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Wedding Cake Contract

Make sure your contract with the baker is specific and details the following:

• size
   

• type and style of the cake you want along with any flavors or fillings
   

• a description of the cake and how it will be decorated and the type of frosting to be used
   

• the number of layers
   

• cake topper
   

• date, time and location of the wedding
   

• designated delivery time
   

• specific activities involved in the set-up (i.e. making sure cake is sturdy, decorating the table, etc.)
   

• cancellation policy
   

• guarantees
   

• policy should the cake become damaged
   

• total price including retainer and balance due date.

Advice About Wedding Cake Contracts

1. There is a lot on your plate, so one could understand how your eyes would glaze over when reading the fine print, but not doing so can cost you money and put a damper on your big day. People make mistakes when typing, so check everything from the items, price, location, dates down to whether or not the wording is specific enough for you when it comes to items ordered. Don’t be afraid ask to take the contract home and return it the next day.

2. You can change the contract. This is not an all or nothing document. Just be sure that you discuss the sections you would like altered and that both parties are in agreement.

3. Details, details details. If your floral contract says “flowers” then you really have nothing to complain about should the florist show up with Queen Anne ’s lace picked on the roadside when you asked for red roses. If your cake contract says “cake”, well what grounds will you have for a refund if the baker delivers a Scooby Doo birthday cake? Make sure the contract specifically states the items (type, color, size, flavor, etc.) before you sign.

4. Credit cards offers protection against bad service/merchandise and scams, plus the detailed reports allow you to keep track of expenses. Be sure to pay for your items with a credit card.