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Wedding F.A.Q.
How far in advance are you typically booking weddings?
We are currently booking 2023+. Weddings booked within a two-month window may incur a 20% rush surcharge.
oof! so HOW DO I inquire about my wedding?
Easy! Scroll up a tad to the “wedding inquiry” button, or you can go to our “Order” tab on the navigation bar at the top of the website, and choose the wedding inquiry button. Fill out that inquiry form, then you will get an auto-respond email confirming we got your submission, and we will follow up with some questions and tasting options. You may reply to either of these emails to continue the conversation.
CAN I SCHEDULE A cake TASTING and consultation APPOINTMENT before booking?
Of course! We are currently doing all tasting sample boxes to go with a consultation scheduled either before or as follow up. You will spend about 30 minutes with Lauren talking about all things cake and pastry, and discussing your big day, guest count, design, theme, ideas, and ideal flavors or dessert items. We offer custom tastings after booking your order.
how do i SECURE MY DATE with grain and what is your payment policy?
For weddings, we require 30% of the total paid in the form of a non-refundable retainer, as well as the signed contract, to secure your date; the remaining 70% is due no later than 4 weeks prior to your wedding date, as outlined in your contract.
so how much DO YOUR wedding CAKES COST?
All of our ingredients are hand-selected to be the best match - as well as strictly sourced with intention for the highest quality and sustainability standards - for our customized recipes and baking processes. Because of this process and the effort that we take to ensure quality, as well as allergen and sensitivity precautions, you'll find that we are definitely not the cheapest cake pricing around - but it's because of these standards that we can confidently create products that we know will keep our clients happy that are conscious of health and wellness, quality, and sustainable agriculture. Wedding cakes start at $8.50 per serving.
DO YOU offer SHEET CAKES or kitchen cakes?
Yes, we do. As the quality of ingredients are the same, and it doesn’t take much less time to base-frost than a tiered cake, our sheet cake prices start at $8.50 per serving as well, but generally aren’t as decorated and rarely go above the starting price.
DO YOU OFFER FONDANT OR THEMED CAKES?
Here at Grain, we have a strict no fondant, no artificial food dyes policy. So, we don’t really offer themed cakes. We do have an incredible line of plant based food colorings that we offer, but if your heart is set on this, we can refer you to a few bakeries who specialize in this - this just isn’t something that’s part of Grain’s purpose.
Cake is great, but do you offer anything besides cake for weddings?
Heck, yes! We offer dessert bars and about 50% of our weddings choose a cutting cake surrounded by a decadent dessert bar. We have 2-3 and 4-5 option dessert bars starting at $7/person. We offer both mini bite sized dessert bars and single personal sized serving dessert bars. Any cookie you could dream up, parfaits, trifles, brownies, galettes, pie, tarts, scones - anything your heart desires we can incorporate (within reason, of course). We also love doing cake bars (which is still cake) - choosing your favorite cake flavors and having 5-7 different yet cohesive cakes arranged on cake stands - so fun! Cupcakes are still an option at Grain (again, still cake) if you’re on a budget.
what is grain’s tradition for anniversary cakes?
Some couples still choose to save the top tier of their cake to celebrate their one year anniversary; if a couple chooses this, we supply an extra box, and directions on how to best preserve the cake. We’re proud to say our cake (if preserved correctly) still tastes pretty darn good a year later! But, we also offer a special 6” two-layer cake for your anniversary, which we send the coupon out for around a month prior to your first anniversary, so you can enjoy fresh cake, too, if you want! We love redoing your wedding cake in mini form for your big day!
WHAT SIZE CAKE DO I really NEED to feed my guests?
There are many factors to consider here. We always go over this during your consultation to determine what is best for your individual wedding. First, we usually direct in the following ways for slicing a cake:
wedding or event portions - cut into 1”x2” rectangles across the top, which leaves slices about 7” tall or high
party potions - cut into 2”x2” squares across the top, which leaves slices about 7” tall or high - or cut into the traditional triangle birthday party style slices
We also take into consideration your friends’ and families’ preferences - are they sweets people, or are they nibblers? As well as what else will be served in the means of food - and when. This can be a daunting task to sort out but we will help you every step along the way!
what do i do with MY CAKE AFTER PICKING IT UP?
We suggest and encourage delivery on most all wedding orders - it’s just too big of a hassle (and risk) on such an important day. Delivery is required for three tiered cakes or larger.
Regardless, Grain cakes should be kept at room temp for a minimum of 3 hours before serving to ensure that the texture of the cake is as intended. Cold cake can seem dry (which isn’t the case), so we highly encourage letting it come to room temp. For smaller cakes, 2-3 hours may suffice, and for larger cakes, 4+ hours may be needed. Grain cakes can safely remain at room temp for up to 8 hours (high summer heat and certain types of frostings may affect this rule). During peak summer months (July and August), you may need to keep the cake in air conditioning or refrigeration until closer to your serving time. We take this into account when scheduling delivery time for weddings in these months.
If your pick up or delivery time is within 1-2 hours of when the cake will be consumed, please let us know - we otherwise keep your cake refrigerated until pick up or delivery, and would like to make arrangements to ensure your cake is at room temp when being served. Again, cold cake may (falsely) make it seem dry and dense.
If your cake has custom toppers (such as sails or geode designs) we will communicate how to preserve these - the refrigerator is not the way! Fresh floral, however, does best in the fridge and can wilt in high heat.
Cakes should not be transported on high temperature or even warm days without being in the passenger part of the vehicle (not the trunk) with the air conditioning on high (cake takes priority over the humans in this case!), and be sure to keep the cake away from any direct sunshine and place it near an AC vent. Sunshine and heat degrade its stability integrity (butter melts, folks). Unless it is winter time, do not leave cakes or cupcakes (or really any dessert) in the car when it is turned off (just like for our pets, vehicles turn into hot boxes). We recommend bringing some towels to roll and place around the cake box for added security, as well as bringing a vehicle with a flat storage surface (cakes should never ever go on seats). Take turns and highway on/off ramps slower than you think you need to.
DO YOU offer DELIVERy?
For most weddings, yes, we offer delivery for orders over $500 for a fee. We charge $1.50 per mile (each direction) for mileage, and $30 per hour including driving, ferry, and set-up time; there is a $150 minimum for delivery for local areas.
OTHER TID BITS
Orders are not confirmed on our books without payment - no payment, no order.
All wedding order designs and flavor selections need to be finalized at least three weeks before the date when your final payment is due. Any changes after this point may incur additional charges and may not be accommodated. We reach out around 4-6 weeks prior to check in on any last minute changes.
We offer additions (increases) to wedding orders, but not decreases. We always recommend booking conservatively and increasing if need be.
