Questions Frequently Asked

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  How are your cakes different from a supermarket bakeries?
  All of our cakes are made to order so they are as fresh as possible using the highest quality
  ingredients.  In many supermarkets, the cakes are shipped in frozen.  These cakes are
  often thawed and refrozen several times before the customer ever gets it.  I also use the
  best quality ingredients and offer flavors you will not find in a supermarket bakery. 
  Supermarket bakery frosting contains only powdered sugar, shortening, water and vanilla. 
  Our frosting includes real butter and cream.  We also have many specialty frostings not  
  offered in any supermarket.
• What is the base price for your cakes?
  Wedding cake prices start at $2.00 per serving.  The cost varies depending on if you want  
  specialty flavors and what type of decorations you would like.  Our sheet cake prices start
  at $1.55 per serving.  These are single layer sheet cakes with a *filling to match your
  wedding cake, and they can be scored for easy serving. *fillings other than buttercreram
  are an extra charge
• Can you make the wedding cake and my friend or caterer make the sheet cakes?
  I'm sorry, but no.  It is against our policy to serve our cakes at an event where other cakes
  will be served.  This is to protect our reputation.  We've worked hard to have a reputation of
  having wonderfully moist and delicious cakes, made from the finest ingredients, that are
  beautifully decorated.  I do not know the quality of the other cakes there and cannot risk
  being mistake as the creator of those cakes.  It is also a liability issue.  I don't know the
  sanitary conditions in which the other cakes are made.
• Do you make fondant decorated cakes?
  Yes, we design cakes that are covered in fondant, or we can design a cake that is iced in    
  buttercream that just uses fondant as a decoration such as bows or stripes.
• What exactly is fondant?
  Fondant is a sugar dough that is rolled out and placed upon the cake for an incredibly         
  smooth finish.  Cakes containing a refrigerated ingredient  can not be covered with fondant.
  Fondant can also be flavored with flavorings such as  almond, cheesecake, rum, mint, etc.
  Cakes with any fondant decorations on them start at $3.00 per slice.
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  Do you make cupcake wedding cakes?
  Yes, we do make cupcake wedding cakes also.  We have a special stand on which they       
  are displayed that is often trimmed with a ribbon in a color that matches the wedding          
  colors.  Often a bride will request a small two tier cake on the top level of the cupcake      
  stand.  This serves two purposes.  First, the top tier is saved for the one year anniversary. 
  Second, the lower tier is used for pictures in the ceremonial cutting of the cake.
• What is a groom's cake and do you make them?
  A groom's cake is traditionally a chocolate cake iced in chocolate buttercream.  It is always  
  smaller than the bridal cake, usually about 1/4 - 1/3  of the size.  Yes, groom's cakes are  
  available upon request.
• What are my wedding cake display options?
  Your cake can be separated by pillars, stacked, or cascading.  The most popular design     
  right now is stacked.  Sometimes one tier of the 3 or 4 maybe separated by pillars.
• How much is the stand rental fee?
  There is no rental fee of basic pillars and plates.  There is a rental fee for plateau bases     
  and any cascading or satellite systems.  The fee is $25.
• Who decorates the cake table?
  All fabric, lights, flowers, greenery, or anything else on or around the cake for decorating     
  purposes is the responsibility of the bride/groom, or their decorator and florist.  Keep in     
  mind that a white cake will blend into a white table cloth.  Ask your florist to set greenery or
  flowers around the base to set off your cake.    
• What are some options for cake toppers?
  Topper options to use are a traditional or custom bride and groom ornament, flowers,           bows, or monograms/cake jewelry.  Please let me know which you choose, as this will         
  effect the cake.  If a cake topper other than bows or flowers are used, it is the                  
  responsibility of the bride/groom to get it to the reception before the cake is set up, or get it
  to me at least 2 days before the wedding.    
• If I want fresh flowers on my cake, who places them on?
  Your florist is responsible for placing flowers on your cake.  After you have settled on a        
  cake design, let your florist know the size of the tiers and the design you choose, so          
  he/she will bring enough of your flowers.
• Is it safe to place fresh flowers on a cake?
  Not all flowers are safe to place on a cake.  Speak with your florist about safety concerns.    
  Flowers that have be sprayed with pesticides should not be placed on your cake.  Some    
  flowers are toxic for people and their juices may leach into your cake and possibly make  
  people sick.  Your florist will know which flowers are toxic for people and should not be  
  placed on a cake.
• Who supplies the ribbon that I want on my cake?
  We special order all ribbon needed for your cake.  There is an additional fee for ribbon       
  which varies depending on if you want it to wrap around the tiers of your cake, how many  
  tiers are in your cake, how many bows are on your cake, and how many types of ribbon  
  are used.  Fabric ribbon cannot be guaranteed an exact color match.  If you already have
  the ribbon you want on your cake, we can use it.
• Can you match my wedding colors?
  We can match our cake to your colors.  Bringing in a color sample is the best way to get it   
  to match as closely as possible, though our colors are usually right on.
• What shapes can my cake be?
  We have a variety of styles to choose from for your wedding cake.  Cake shapes include     
  round, contoured, heart, square, petal, octagon, or hexagon and in a variety of sizes.        
• Can I have multiple shapes in my design?
  Yes, the tiers of your cake can be of various shapes at no additional charge.
• Can I have different tiers of my cake different flavors?
  Flavors for the  filling, frosting, and cake can be mixed and matched to your specifications.  
  It is suggested that you limit your cake flavors to just two.  It becomes very hectic during    
  the reception trying to serve a verity of flavors, and some guests often want to try the     
  different flavors, in which case you may end up short.  Their is also an additional charge of
  just $15 per flavor after the second flavor.
• Do you make wedding mints?
  Wedding mints are available.  The price is generally $0.25 each depending on the size        
  and design.
• How much is delivery and set-up?
  Wedding cake delivery and set-up is A $40.00 minimum. Out of town delivery is     
  $1 per mile (one way) up to 60 miles.  (Out of town deliveries, may need to be delivered
  earlier in the day.)
• What is the minimum order time?
  Wedding cake orders must be place a minimum of 2 weeks before the event.  Shower or      
  birthday cakes, a minimum of one week.  All orders are subject to availability.
• How do I schedule a consultation?
  Just call Vivian at 913-432-4645 or e-mail spectacularcakes@gmail.com to setup     
  an appointment time. 
• What if I'm too busy for a consultation?
  If you are too busy to schedule an appointment, your cake order can be done completely    
  by e-mail, and payment done by check or money order. 
• What is the deposit to reserve my date?
  The minimum deposit is half of the total of your cake order and is applied to the cost of your cake. 
  (This is a non refundable deposit.)
• Is there an equipment deposit?
  There is an equipment deposit.  The amount varies depending on the equipment used for   
  the cake.  When all the equipment is returned, clean and undamaged, the deposit will        
  be completely refunded.
• What payment forms are accepted?
  I accept cash, check, or money order. 
• When is payment due? 
  Payment is due 2 weeks before your wedding.  Your cake will not be made until the          
  payment has been made.  If payment is not made by two weeks prior to your wedding, your
  order will be cancelled and you lose your deposit.
• If I only have less than a month before my event, then what forms of payment are
  accepted?
  If your payment is less than a month from your event, checks will not be accepted, cash or   
  money order only. Deposits are also not accepted at that late of a date. The cake must be paid
  in full at time of ordering.
   
   
   
   *Please Note:  Specialty cakes are in high demand, and we often book months in advance,
  the availability of your date is not guaranteed until you have reserved your date with a deposit. 

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