Choosing Your Essex Wedding Cake Designer
5 Professional Tips for a Luxury Experience
Wedding Cake Design Sketch Kerry-Ann’s Cake Boutique
Your wedding day is a beautiful celebration of your love story. Filled with cherished moments shared with family and friends, and with every tiny detail carefully considered and chosen by you. It really will be a day like no other. Therefore when it comes to your wedding cake (the centrepiece of your reception), selecting the right designer is crucial. Your cake should leave a lasting impression reflecting your unique style whilst complimenting the venue. After all, you want that jaw dropping WOW factor right?
So, how do you find the right artist to curate something extraordinary and tailored to your style? It can seem overwhelming I know but as an experienced Essex Wedding Cake Artist, I understand the importance of finding the perfect match for your vision.
Here are five of my professional tips to help simplify your decision-making process and ensure you have an enjoyable experience:
The Rabbit-Hole Test: (bear with me on this!)
The fact that you’re reading this, I think I can assume that you appreciate quality and you love the finer things in life. It’s not just about the item or service you have purchased, it’s actually the feeling it creates and the experience. I know when I make an investment in a luxury item, it actually makes me feel great and I bet you have had the same experience too. Your wedding cake is no different, but where do you start? I recommend searching on Google, Instagram and Pinterest for designers specialising in fine art, premium wedding cakes, as these will be highly skilled artists producing exquisite work. Look for aesthetics that light you up and use relevant keywords terms in your search for your location like "essexweddingcakes".. (be mindful that the word “luxury” is a very overused term in the wedding industry and what this actually means varies greatly from business to business so it will result in a bigger list for you to wade through). As you browse, you will quickly resonate with the right designer both visually and emotionally. Ask yourself these questions; Does their portfolio and branding give you premium, high-end, couture vibes? Are there images of real weddings on their social media pages (seeing real couples with their cake will give you confidence that you will have a similar wonderful experience), Does their website reflect the quality and imagery that you would want for your wedding? If you find yourself unable to look away from their beautiful work and are excited at the prospect of them creating YOUR cake, then you’ve gone down that ‘rabbit-hole’ and you've likely discovered your match! It’s good to shop around but once you find the designer that you really resonate with, make contact as soon as you can so that you don’t miss out on their availability for your date.
Consider Your Wedding Theme and Style:
Your cake should be a reflection of your personal style and your wedding theme. Look for a flexible designer capable of creating a cake that compliments the overall aesthetic of your celebration. Whether you envision a modern and sleek design or a romantic, whimsical show-stopper, your cake should be a perfect representation of your love story.
Be Open-Minded About Your Wedding Budget:
Exquisitely crafted luxury cakes vary hugely in price. When engaging with potential designers, be transparent about your budget to save time for both parties. Consider if your budget is actually realistic for the kind of design you would like and if you are set on a particular designer but feel their work is out of reach for your budget, please do contact them about it. You may actually be surprised! A great designer will provide design variations, allowing you to prioritise elements based on your budget. Sometimes increasing your budget by a small amount can really make a huge difference to what the designer can offer you.
Remember, cheaper does not necessarily mean better!
Check Reviews and Testimonials:
During your wedding planning journey, review testimonials and ratings to determine designers' professionalism and customer service. A track record of happy clients and positive reviews is a strong indicator of a designer's reliability and quality.
Schedule a Consultation:
While not essential, scheduling a consultation offers a chance to better know the designer, taste their cake, and assess the quality and texture. It also provides insight into their working environment and where they'll craft your masterpiece. Plus, what better way to spend an hour than discussing your wedding over a variety of cake samples?
Choosing the perfect luxury cake designer is a really important part of your wedding planning schedule, but with the right person on board, it should also be a really fun process exploring what’s right for you.
If you have a head full of questions and would like to just like to chat, or if you would like to secure a consultation date. Just click the link below and let’s start your Essex Wedding Cake Journey!
Lots of love
Kerry x