INVESTMENT, design & delivery
A luxury wedding cake is so much more than just flour, sugar, and icing. It’s a carefully designed, handcrafted creation that takes time, skill and artistry. When you choose Fay’s Cakes for your wedding cake, you’re investing in expertise, attention to detail, and an stress-free, enjoyable experience.
It’s more than just cake, it’s the centrepiece of your wedding and part of creating a lasting memory.
What goes into making your cake
It's not just cake!
Expert guidance from start to finish
From your first email to the moment your cake is delivered, I’m here every step of the way to ensure a seamless stress-free experience.
Custom designs & sketches
Your cake is one of a kind, designed just for you. I’ll create multiple concepts, refining every detail until it’s exactly what you envision.
Cake tasting experience at your design consultation
As part of your journey with Fay’s Cakes, you’ll get to sample a selection of my most popular flavours, made with the finest ingredients.
Virtual design consultation with cake mail
Can’t make it in person? We’ll connect via video call, with the option of cake samples sent straight to your door, UK-wide delivery.
Impeccable attention to detail
Every detail, from intricate textures to handcrafted decorations and sugar flowers are made with precision and care. True artistry takes time and I pour that dedication into every cake.
Seamless delivery & setup
Your cake isn’t just dropped off in a box, it’s personally delivered and given its final touches at your venue to ensure it looks perfect on your big day. I coordinate directly with your venue, florist, planner to ensure everything runs smoothly.
How much does a bespoke design by Fay’s Cakes cost?
Every wedding cake I create at Fay’s Cakes is completely bespoke, designed to reflect your unique style, vision, and wedding day. Because no two designs are the same, there isn’t a single fixed price for wedding cakes.
The cost of your wedding cake will depend on the design, size, and level of detail involved in bringing your dream cake to life.
Wedding Cake Pricing Explained
When planning your wedding cake budget, it’s helpful to understand what influences the final cost. Wedding cake prices vary based on:
Design complexity and decorative detail
Number of tiers, cake height, and portion requirements
Ingredients used and time required from design through to delivery
To help with budgeting, I provide an average spend guide, ranging from simpler, elegant designs to more intricate and detailed statement cakes.
Setting Your Wedding Cake Budget
Sharing an approximate budget is incredibly helpful during the design process. It allows me to guide you towards design ideas that suit your vision while staying as close to your budget as possible.
Whether you’re dreaming of something timeless and understated or a show stopping centrepiece, we’ll work together to create a cake you’ll love.
Cake Design, Tiers & Portion Sizes
The overall design and proportions of your cake are often more important than the number of tiers. Some styles look best as taller, slimmer designs, and adding a discreet kitchen cutting cake is a great way to increase portions without affecting the look of your cake design.
Standard tiers
Just over 5 inches tall
4 layers of sponge with 3 layers of filling
Taller tiers
Created with extra sponge or dummy layers
Add height and visual impact without increasing portion count
Dummy tiers
Lightweight and decorated to match the cake
Ideal for dramatic designs or reducing overall cake weight
Savings are minimal, as most of the cost is in the decoration.
Size Chart & Portion Guide
You’ll receive a detailed portion guide by email, which we’ll also discuss during your design consultation.
Portions are based on 1” x 4” wedding slices
Halved slices provide double portions
Final numbers may vary slightly depending on tier height and venue cutting style
At Scottish weddings, cake is often served with the evening buffet, so I usually recommend catering for around 80% of your guest count.
In the week leading up to your wedding, your venue will receive:
A portion-cutting guide
Full ingredient and allergen information
A copy of my public liability insurance
Several factors determine the final price of your wedding cake
Size – The number of tiers, height and portions required.
Design Complexity – The level of detail, handcrafted elements and finishing touches.
Time & Ingredients – Premium ingredients and hours of skilled work form your first email to delivery of your cake.
All wedding cakes by Fay’s Cakes are bespoke. Please refer to the pricing guide for an indication of costs.
ESTIMATE PRICE GUIDELINE
Listed below shows our most common tier and portion combinations. If you’d like something smaller or larger, I’d be delighted to discuss options with you.
1-tier designs
My standard 1-tier cakes serve 20 - 40 guests. Design's typically range from £350–£550+
Ideal for intimate weddings.
2-tier DESIGNs
My standard 2-tier cakes serve 60 guests. Design's typically range from £500–£700+ A popular choice for smaller to mid‑sized weddings.
Pricing varies depending on the level of decoration and bespoke details.
3-Tier DESIGNs
My standard 3-tier cakes serve 95 guests. Design's typically range from £600–£900+
Perfect for medium‑sized celebrations, allowing more scope for statement design elements.
4-Tier DESIGNs
My standard 4-tier cakes serve 130 guests. Design's typically range from £850–£1,100+
A striking centrepiece cake, ideal for larger weddings or couples wanting a show‑stopping design.
5+Tier DESIGNs
My standard 5-tier cakes serve 210 guests. Design's typically range from £950–£1,500+ For designs with more than 5 tiers, pricing is available on request.
Designed for large celebrations and highly detailed, luxury wedding cakes.
Kitchen cutting cakes also available.
Elevate Your Cake
A beautiful cake deserves an equally beautiful stand. I offer a collection of stands and accessories for hire, with prices ranging from £10–£30. Please ask for a copy of my brochure to see the full collection.
sweet words
I may be biased but I’m convinced this was the most beautiful cake you’ve ever made! I was staring at it all day. I could not wrap my head around the fact those were sugar flowers and not real flowers… this cake was absolutely gorgeous from top to bottom!!! Thank you so much for bringing this cake to life!
Matthew & Krista, Borthwick Castle.
Recommended supplier
I feel fortunate to have been invited to become a recommended supplier to the following venues as well as delivering to many other beautiful venues all across Scotland.
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