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Serving: Des Moines • Ames • Ankeny • West Des Moines • Urbandale • Johnston • Marshalltown • Newton • Boone • Indianola
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Serving: Cedar Rapids • Iowa City • Davenport • Dubuque • Waterloo • Cedar Falls • Bettendorf • Muscatine • Burlington • Clinton
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Free interview notes
Questions to Ask Your Wedding Cake Baker
Don't sign a contract until you have answers to these. Save each Baker's answers, rate your gut feeling and compare them side by side. Everything goes into your free Happily Ever Iowa wedding plan.
Free printable checklist: questions to ask every wedding vendor
1. Is my date available?
Always confirm availability first.
2. Do you offer tastings?
Is there a fee? How many people can come?
3. How are you priced?
Per slice? Does design complexity add cost?
4. Buttercream or fondant?
Buttercream tastes better; fondant looks smoother. Ask about your options.
5. Can you accommodate allergies?
Gluten-free, nut-free or vegan options?
6. Do you deliver and set up?
You do NOT want to transport a 3-tier cake yourself.
7. Do you provide stands?
Is there a rental fee or deposit for the cake stand or cupcake tower?
8. Who cuts and serves the cake?
Check whether your venue or caterer charges a cutting fee.
9. When is the final count due?
Usually 2-3 weeks before the wedding.
10. What is the deposit and payment schedule?
Most vendors take 25-50% to hold your date. Get the balance due date in writing.