Commonly Asked Wedding Cake Questions and Answers

How soon do I need to set up an appointment for a wedding cake consultation?
We are booking some weddings a year in advance, so the sooner, the better. If we are not completely booked for the weekend of your wedding, we will be glad to talk to you about it anytime.

When do you schedule appointments and how do I go about setting up an appointment?
We are available for consultations Tuesday (10:00-5:00), Wednesday (10:00-4:00) and Thursday (10:00-5:00). If those times don’t work with your schedule, we will try to arrange something that will.  You can contact us by phone (260-483-7242) or by email (4goodnesscakes@gmail.com)

Do you provide samples?
Yes!  We will send you home with 6 free cupcakes of your choice. You can try them with your family and pick out your favorite.

What should I bring to the consultation?
Please bring pictures of any cakes that you like and, if you have them, color swatches that you would like to use on your cake. If you don’t have any ideas yet, don’t worry!  We are good at helping you think through the things that you like. The consultation is a good start in pointing you in the right direction.

What if I am on a budget?
You have come to the right place! We pride ourselves in discussing different options to fit your budget.

How much do your wedding cakes cost?
Because of the wide variety of options our tiered cakes vary per design. Premium cake flavors and fillings are an additional cost. There is an additional cost for complex designs as well. After your consultation we will email you a quote based on the items that are discussed…no commitment required!

Do you use fondant or Buttercream?
We only use Buttercream on our wedding cakes. We can get a beautiful finish and the taste is wonderful! Cream Cheese frosting can be used on sheet cakes if you desire.

How do I know how many servings to order?
There is no set formula. Not everyone will come that you invite, not everyone you invite will eat cake and some will take more than one piece. Try to estimate the closest number that you can.

Do you deliver?  What if I want to pick up my wedding cake?
Yes, we deliver for $50 in the Fort Wayne area. If your wedding is in another area we will give you a price for our mileage and time. You can pick up your cake, but we strongly suggest against it if your cake is three tiers or more. We will not be responsible from the time it leaves our shop.

Is there a deposit?  When is payment due?
The deposit is $50. It is non-refundable but goes towards the cost of your cake.  The deposit secures your wedding date with us. Your wedding cake can be paid off at any time with cash, credit card or personal check, but we require half paid at 2 months before the wedding and then the final payment is due 2 weeks before your wedding.

What are the options for additional cake if we need more than a tiered cake?
There are different options. The most economical one is sheet cakes. These are scored to feed either 36 or 54 people and have a design, initial or flower on each serving. We also offer cupcakes that many choose to serve in addition to their tiered wedding cake. Our cupcakes are $30 per dozen, and they need to be ordered in increments of a dozen for your wedding. Orders of 200 or more are $27 per dozen. We will give you suggestions about how many different flavors to have depending on the size of your wedding.   Your cupcakes can be decorated to match your wedding colors, or you can pick from our over 100 specialty cupcakes. We also rent cupcakes stands for your event.

Can we save our top cake for our anniversary?
Yes! We will instruct you about how to wrap it so that it will still taste good in a year on your anniversary.  

Can I make changes to my wedding cake?
Changes can be made up to 2 months before your wedding. After that you can only increase the amount of servings until 2 weeks before your wedding. You may not decrease the amount after two months.