Tip Tuesday: Ordering Detailed Cakes

When it comes to ordering detailed cakes, or when you have a very specific image in your mind of what you are looking for, it is best to actually set up an appointment or go into the bakery to place your order. Having a consultation with your cake designer where you can bring pictures or color swatches and get a chance to actually see the order form is best when you have a very specific idea in mind. Ordering via email or even sometimes over the phone is much more difficult to translate an idea you may have in your head.  Dealing with emails, you are not sure who is looking at them or if the details are getting to the person that they need to. Also, it is important to remember that your cake designer is the expert. They do this everyday and they know what is feasible, sometimes what you envision might not work out or theirs is a better option. If you aren't getting the answers you are looking for make sure you have done your research because not all bakeries are equipped to make certain types of cakes( i.e. fondant, large shaped, 3d elements) At the end of the day, a face to face conversation is the best way to translate your detailed order and the best way to avoid miscommunication!