When Should You Book Your Wedding Cake Designer?

You've booked your venue. You've chosen your photographer. Maybe you've even found your dress.

But when should you actually book your wedding cake designer?

If you're planning a wedding in Surrey, South London, Kent or Sussex, it's worth thinking about your wedding cake earlier than you might expect.

How Far in Advance Should You Book a Wedding Cake?

As a general guide, I recommend contacting your wedding cake designer around 6–12 months before your wedding.

For popular summer and early autumn wedding dates, booking even earlier can be a good idea.

This is particularly important if you have a specific cake designer in mind.

Wedding cake designers can only take on a certain number of weddings each week. Your cake may only take a few hours to decorate, but the process involves much more than that — from consultations and design work to baking, decorating, delivery and set-up.

Why Book Your Wedding Cake Early?

1. Your Date Might Already Be Booked

Popular Saturdays during wedding season can become booked well in advance.

If you've found a cake designer whose style you love, it's better to enquire early rather than discover they're unavailable a few months before your wedding.

2. You'll Have Time to Design Your Cake

Your wedding cake doesn't need to be designed in one conversation.

You might start with a general idea and develop the design as your wedding plans come together.

Your flowers, colour scheme, venue and stationery can all provide inspiration.

3. You'll Have Time to Try Cake Flavours

Choosing your wedding cake flavour should be just as enjoyable as choosing the design.

A cake tasting box gives you the opportunity to try different flavours before deciding what you'd like for your wedding day.

4. Less Wedding Planning Stress

Your wedding involves a lot of decisions.

Getting your wedding cake booked early means you can tick another important item off your list and enjoy the rest of your planning.

What If My Wedding Is Less Than 6 Months Away?

Don't panic!

Cake designers sometimes have availability for weddings with shorter lead times, particularly for simpler designs.

The best thing you can do is enquire.

Have your wedding date, venue, approximate guest numbers and cake ideas ready when you get in touch. This allows your cake designer to quickly let you know whether they can help.

Looking for a Wedding Cake Designer in Surrey?

If you're looking for an elegant, modern wedding cake in Surrey or South London, Femi’s Cakes creates bespoke wedding cakes for couples across Surrey, South London, Kent and Sussex.

From simple buttercream designs to more detailed wedding cakes, each cake is created to complement your celebration.

If you've got your wedding date booked, don't leave your cake until the last minute.

Get in touch with Femi’s Cakes to check availability for your wedding date.