Fay's Process to designing your wedding cake
The timeline from booking through to delivery.
Your Wedding Cake Journey Starts Here
Every cake begins with a conversation. Share a few details about your day and I’ll guide you through the possibilities, helping you find a design that feels just right.
Booking your preferred wedding suppliers
Once you’ve booked your venue, it’s the perfect time to start securing your preferred suppliers in advance, including your cake designer.
I offer an exclusive service and take on a limited number of commissions each year, usually creating just one wedding cake per week (occasionally two for simpler designs). This allows me to give every couple the time, care and attention their cake deserves.
My diary is now open for 2026 and 2027, though short-notice enquiries are always welcome.
01. Enquire
Your bespoke wedding cake journey begins with a simple enquiry. Once you get in touch, I’ll check availability for your wedding date, venue and guest numbers.
You can also view a pricing guide here to help give an idea of typical wedding cake investment.
02. Secure Your Date inadvance
If I’m available and you feel ready to move forward, your wedding date can be secured with a £100 non-refundable Save the Date booking fee.
There’s no need to have your cake design finalised at this stage, that can come later once the key details of your day are confirmed. Booking early simply gives you peace of mind that your date is safely reserved in my diary.
If you already have a clear design in mind, we can of course begin the design process straight away.
03. bespoke Wedding Cake Design Consultation
Once your date is secured, and you have chosen your key elements for your day, you’ll be invited to a complimentary bespoke wedding cake design consultation.
This is where your vision comes to life. Together, we’ll create a wedding cake that reflects your style, your story, and your celebration.
Your consultation can take place:
In person
Via video call
Or via email, if you prefer a more flexible approach
Together, we’ll refine every detail until your wedding cake feels completely you.
You're welcome to arrange a complimentary design call to discuss ideas, flavours and pricing before securing your wedding date.
04. YOUR WEDDING CAKE DESIGN PROPOSAL
Following your bespoke design consultation, you’ll receive a detailed wedding cake design proposal, along with a hand-drawn bespoke design sketch (or sketches). We’ll refine the design together until everything is perfectly in place.
This is where your ideas and my design expertise come together, and your bespoke wedding cake truly begins to take shape.
05. Delivery & set up
My aim is to make the delivery and set-up of your wedding cake completely stress-free. A delivery quote will be given at your initial enquiry.
I personally deliver and set up your wedding cake on the morning of your wedding, working directly with your venue coordinator to ensure everything runs smoothly and to plan.
Your venue will be provided with my portion-cutting guide, full ingredient and allergen information, and a copy of my public liability insurance in advance of your wedding day.
All that’s left for you to do is relax and enjoy your celebration.
A taste of Fay's cakes
Cake tasting is available both before and after confirming your wedding cake order. While it isn’t essential, it’s something we highly recommend as part of the luxury wedding cake experience.
Choosing your perfect wedding cake flavour should be just as exciting as the big day itself. That’s why I offer beautifully presented taster boxes, featuring six different flavoured cake slices to help you discover your favourites.
To make things even easier, your box includes a flavour menu where you can tick off your favourites and make notes as you go, helping you decide on your final selections with confidence.
Taster boxes are available to purchase at selected times throughout the year.
A delicious way to start your wedding cake journey!
I'd love to hear about your wedding plans
Enquiries are always welcome, even if you’re just at the early planning stage.
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