Wedding planning is like an obstacle course - one wrong move and you’re face-planting into a budget crisis. And somehow, the cake - which should be the fun part—turns into another high-stakes decision.

Your wedding cake is probably the biggest and most important dessert you’ll ever commission - unless you regularly throw Kardashian-level parties, in which case, carry on.

Ivory Flourish Wedding Cake by Anges

But fear not; this can actually be the most fun and delicious parts of the wedding process if you do it right. With hundreds of cakes under our belts, I’m sharing some simple pointers with you to turn that frown upside down!

Read on to find out all about the do’s and don’ts of ordering a wedding cake:

Do a bit of research first

Walking into a bakery with no idea what you want is like going to a hairdresser and saying ‘just do whatever’ - you might get a masterpiece, or you might get a mullet.

Spend some time thinking about what sort of cake flavours and styles float your boat before you even approach a baker. This will make it easier to find a great baker that specializes in the sort of thing you have in mind.

Do book your baker early

As soon as you have your wedding date set, it’s a good idea to reserve your cake maker. You can finalize details closer to the time once you’ve sorted other things, but reputed bakers often get booked up for popular dates 6 months to 1 year in advance.

Do make sure you eat some cake on the day

What’s sadder than spending a fortune on the perfect wedding cake and then forgetting to eat it? Nothing. Well, maybe realising this after your drunk cousin has licked the last slice.

Make sure you ask your caterer to put a few slices to one side for you and your beloved to enjoy as a midnight snack or breakfast the next day.

Birdcage Wedding Cake by Anges

Do schedule cutting the cake

If forgotten and unloved cake makes you cry inside, make sure you set a time in your wedding day schedule to cut the cake. Why not do it to signal the start of the wedding breakfast and then serve slices as dessert? Or bring out platters of the stuff in the evening to fuel the dancing and festivities! The key here is simply to make sure your guests know that the cake is served and ready to be demolished; I guarantee it’ll disappear.

Do personalise

Your wedding cake should scream you. Love bold colors? Go neon. Obsessed with cats? Slap a fondant feline on it. The point is: this is your chance to make a statement - so why settle for something generic? Have fun with your favourite colours, flavours, and decorative details that mean something to you as a couple. Nowadays, anything goes, so you don’t have to get hung up on tradition if it’s not important to you.

Don’t try to please everyone

Because you can’t. No matter what you choose, someone will be whispering, ‘Oh, I would have gone for lemon.’ Ignore them. It’s your wedding, not a democracy. There’s no way you’ll appeal to every one of your guests with flavour and style, so your only option really is to go for something you both adore. #noregrets

Don’t forget your baker is a professional

There’s a reason you’ve booked a professional baker, and it’s not just because you can’t bake for toffee. It’s also because they have serious experience in making, decorating, and delivering wedding cakes. So if you have a fixed idea and they are suggesting alternatives, it’s probably because they know what they’re talking about... And, you know, 10kg of chocolate in a marquee in August is sort of asking for a mudslide!

Don’t sacrifice flavour for style

I LOVE good-looking cakes, and at Anges, we spend ages swirling and twirling frosting until it’s just right. Because no matter how beautiful a cake looks, nobody will remember the fondant swirls if it tastes like plaster of paris. That’s the reason we use buttercream and ganache instead of fondant, in addition to really top-quality ingredients. So make sure you choose some killer flavour combos and a baker with mad pastry skills.

Don’t DIY

This includes: your Bake Off loving friend creating a showstopper, your Aunt's famous Victoria Sponge, AND you staying up till 3am baking your favourite carrot cake recipe the night before your friggin’ wedding day! Unless you fancy stress-baking at 3 AM the night before your wedding, leave the cake to the professionals. Your job is to drink champagne and enjoy the day - not to have a meltdown over lopsided tiers.

Don’t leave your cake in a dark corner

A wedding cake isn’t just dessert - it’s edible décor. Don’t shove it in a dimly lit corner like an afterthought. Put it somewhere guests can admire it, Instagram it, and most importantly - eat it. A complimentary cake stand and an interesting backdrop are cost-effective ways of using the cake to dress your venue and continue your theme. And with all eyes on the towering confection, you won’t have to worry about your guests forgetting to eat the delicious cake!

Still hunting for the perfect wedding cake? Let’s make it easy - our unique designs, top-tier flavours, and zero stress approach mean you get an unforgettable cake without the hassle. Check out our collections and order today!