[Updated 12/07/2026]
Choosing a wedding cake becomes much easier once the practical decisions are made in the right order. Venue, guest numbers, portions, design, flavour, budget and delivery all affect the final cake.
1. Confirm The Venue And Date
The room, season and serving arrangements influence the design. A tall cake for a grand dining room has different requirements from a smaller cake for an intimate restaurant celebration. Confirm the venue before finalising the proportions and finish.
2. Choose A Cake Maker Whose Work You Like
Look at complete cakes rather than isolated details. Every cake maker has a recognisable approach to structure, colour and decoration. References are useful, but the strongest result normally comes from interpreting the brief rather than copying another maker’s design.
3. Set A Working Budget
Portions, tiers, internal supports, decoration, delivery and venue set-up all affect the price. Share a realistic budget early so the cake maker can recommend the most effective size and level of detail. See our current wedding cake prices rather than relying on old figures in archived articles.
4. Enquire Early
Availability depends on the date and the complexity of the cake. Signature designs may need less planning than a fully bespoke cake commission, but popular wedding dates can still fill quickly.
5. Estimate Portions Properly
Give the cake maker the expected guest count and explain whether the cake will be served as dessert, with coffee or later in the evening. Decorative height and edible portions are not always the same thing, so ask for a serving guide rather than judging by appearance alone.
6. Choose Flavours For The Guests As Well As The Couple
A wedding cake can contain more than one flavour across its tiers. Consider the season, the rest of the menu and any ingredient or allergen requirements. Check the current options for the chosen cake rather than relying on flavour lists from previous years.
7. Consider Alternatives To A Conventional Tiered Cake
Croquembouches, cupcakes or a smaller display cake with additional portions can suit couples who want a different format. The right choice depends on the venue, serving plan and the type of moment you want around the cake.
8. Decide Between Buttercream And Fondant
Buttercream gives a softer finish and is central to the Anges de Sucre style. Fondant allows a different range of sculpted and very smooth finishes. Neither is universally better: the design, venue temperature and personal preference should decide. Our buttercream and fondant guide explains the distinction.
9. Plan Delivery And Set-Up
Large wedding cakes are heavy, fragile and often require assembly or finishing at the venue. Confirm access times, parking or loading restrictions, stairs, table location and the person authorised to accept the cake. Anges de Sucre delivers directly across London and Surrey using our own team; current arrangements are explained on our delivery page.
10. Keep The Order In Writing
Check the final design, portions, flavours, delivery address, contact details and event timings before production begins. Written confirmation gives both sides a clear record of what has been agreed.
11. Make Time To Eat It
Ask the venue when the cake will be cut and how it will be served. Couples are often pulled in several directions during the reception, so nominate someone to make sure a slice reaches you.
Browse our current wedding cakes or begin a private commission through our bespoke cakes service.
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