How to Make a Contract for Wedding Cakes
A wedding cake is an important part of any wedding reception. In order to ensure the cake is made to the bridal party's specifications, it's important to have a contract. The contract will enable the bride and groom to clearly communicate their wedding cake needs and desires to the freelance baker or professional bakery. The details involving the flavor of the cake and the time of delivery will not be overlooked when the bride and groom create a document stating exactly what they expect from the baker. Does this Spark an idea?
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Create a list describing the wedding cake for your wedding day. The bride and groom should try to agree about some of the details regarding the wedding cake before they visit the baker. Divide the list into must-have elements and those details which would be nice to have. Which details you choose or leave out will depend on your wedding reception budget.
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Agree on a cost of the wedding cake, in writing, on the contract. The contract should have a section for additional charges. The bride and groom need to discuss with the baker if the baker will be providing the cake cutter and the cake topper. Ask upfront if these cost extra and have the amount written into the contract. A returnable deposit may be required for these items.
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Write out important dates and times on the wedding cake contract. Include the date of the initial deposit or payment. The next payment installment, if it is before the wedding day needs to be included on the document. This will protect both the wedding party and the bakery. The document also needs to be clearly state the time of delivery for the cake.
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Get specific. Details about the size, type and shape of cake need to be included on the contract. The number of guests will help determine the size of the cake. The shape of the cake, including the number of layers should also be in writing. The cake flavors, including frosting and filling need to be in writing as well.
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Modify and finalize the wedding cake contract until it gives and exact written picture of what the cake will look like and when it will be delivered.
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Tips & Warnings
Ask the bakery if they have a guarantee or a back-up plan should something happen to delay the cake delivery.
Do not generalize about the important details needed to create the cake.
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