Wedding Dessert Guide
Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming — but choosing your desserts shouldn’t be.
This guide was created to make the sweet part of your big day feel simple, clear, and exciting. Whether you’re envisioning a classic tiered cake, a table of cupcakes, or something totally unique, my goal is to help you feel confident (and even have fun!) making dessert decisions.
Inside the guide, you’ll find everything you need: portion suggestions, tasting info, timelines, and answers to the most common questions I get from couples. It’s all here to help take dessert stress off your plate — and replace it with something delicious.
Because your wedding should feel joyful from first bite to last.
Timeline
Timeframe
What to do
4-6 months
Inquire & check availability
2-3 months
Book a tasting, share dessert visions
1 month
Pay deposit & confirm final guest count
2 weeks
Confirm delivery details & final payment
Tasting Information
How it works:
I offer a customizable tasting kit featuring 3 cake flavors, 3 fillings, and 3 frostings of your choice — perfect for mix & match testing at home. It’s ideal for narrowing down your favorites before the big day!
- Tasting kits are available by pre-order (subject to booking schedule)
- You’ll receive care/storage instructions with your kit
- Feedback is welcome and helps shape your final order!
How much should you order?
Every event is different, but here’s a sweet starting point to help you plan the right amount without over (or under) doing it! For more information on cake serving sizes visit the Order page
Traditional Cake
Just cake? ➝ Plan for 1 slice per guest
Add an extra 10% if your guests love sweets or you're skipping other desserts.
Cupcakes
Cupcakes only? ➝ Plan for 1-1.5 cupcakes per guest (some will want extra!)
Potentially order 2 cupcakes per guest if you have an assortment of flavors
Cake & Cupcakes
Serving both? ➝ Plan for 1/2 slice of cake & 1 cupcake per guest
This is great for having both a cake cutting, but also having variety for guests with an easy way of serving!
Wedding Dessert FAQ
1. Can we have more than one flavor?
Absolutely! I am always happy to offer multiple flavors, but there are some things to keep in mind:
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For cupcakes: Flavors are done per 2 dozen. So if you’d like more than one cupcake flavor, just be sure your total quantity supports that (ex: 4 dozen = up to 2 flavors).
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For tiered cakes: Each tier must be one flavor, but you can mix flavors by tier. For example, your bottom tier could be vanilla bean, and your top tier could be lemon raspberry.
2. Do you deliver and set up?
Yes - I will always be the one to deliver, you have the option of delivering to the venue directly, or to a residence of your choice so that you can be the one to transport.
Fees will apply if the delivery is outside of the Redding, Palo Cedro & Anderson area.
3. Whats the difference between buttercream and fondant?
I work with buttercream only — it’s softer, tastier (in my opinion!), and has a more natural look. If you have a specific design in mind, I can let you know what’s possible with buttercream
4. Do you offer any allergy friendly options?
I offer vegan friendly options, but please note that everything is made in the same kitchen. Let’s talk about what works best for your needs.
5. What happens to leftover cake or cupcakes?
They’re all yours! I recommend having containers on hand or assigning someone to box up extras for you to enjoy post-wedding.
Getting Started
Ready to bring your wedding dessert vision to life? Let’s make the first step easy!
Whether you’re still browsing ideas or you already know exactly what you want, I’d love to hear from you. I’m here to help with guidance, flavor suggestions, and honest answers to all your sweet questions.
Here’s how to get started:
Fill out the contact form
Share your date, venue, guest count, and general dessert ideas — no pressure to have it all figured out yet!
I’ll be in touch within 1-3 business days
You'll get a personalized reply with availability, answers, and next steps.
Let the planning (and tasting!) begin
If we’re a good fit, we’ll move on to tasting kits, design, and booking your spot on my calendar.
A Sweet Way to Celebrate One Year
Your first anniversary should be just as special (and delicious) as your wedding day — without digging through freezer-burned cake!
As a thank you for trusting me with your big day, couples who order their wedding cake from me will receive 25% off a custom 4-inch anniversary cake, made in your original flavors and loosely inspired by your wedding design.
It’s my little way of saying thank you — and keeping the sweet memories going
Details and reminders will be sent around your anniversary date!