Beach Wedding Cakes
Choosing the perfect wedding cake bakery for a summer beach wedding can be a challenge. After working at over 80 coastal venues, beach houses, summer homes and waterfront wedding venues, I know the most common pain points couples you’ll face and we’re here to help!
Availability, location, design, dietary restrictions, budget, tastings, and communication are just a few to consider.
My advice is to start the search early, choose a bakery that specializes in custom cakes and dietary restrictions, communicate openly, and schedule a tasting.
Look for a bakery that is located nearby: timing is everything when it comes to placing a wedding cake under a tent or outside al-fresco! Be upfront about your budget to avoid surprises - or better yet - find a bakery that offers a Preliminary, No-Obligation Quote like we do!
By considering these tips, you’ll find the perfect wedding cake bakery for your special day.
As a bakery owner, I know that finding your perfect wedding cake bakery for your summer wedding can be a challenging task.
There are several factors that you’ll need to consider when selecting a bakery. I’ll be chatting with you more about the 10 pain points that my couples may encountered when searching for a wedding cake bakery and provide tips on how we, at Artisan Bake Shop, help you overcome these challenges.
Availability One of the most common pain points that couples face when searching for a wedding cake bakery is availability. During the summer months, wedding season is in full swing, and popular bakeries may be booked months in advance. My advice to couples is to start their search early, ideally 6-12 months before the wedding date. This will give them ample time to find a bakery that is available on their desired date.
Location Another pain point that couples may encounter when searching for a wedding cake bakery is location. If the wedding is taking place on a beach, couples may struggle to find a bakery that is located nearby. As a bakery owner located south of Boston, I know that beach weddings are very popular in the area. My advice to couples is to look for bakeries that are located within a reasonable distance of their wedding venue or beach location. This can make it easier to coordinate cake delivery and set-up, and can also help to reduce additional costs.
Cake Design: You may have specific design requests for their wedding cake, such as incorporating beach-themed elements or matching their wedding colors. As a bakery owner, I always encourage couples to be as specific as possible with their design requests. This can help the bakery to create a customized cake design that meets their expectations. My advice to couples is to do some research and look for bakeries that have experience in creating custom wedding cakes. This can ensure that the bakery has the necessary skills and expertise to bring their vision to life.
Dietary Restrictions If the couple or any of their guests have dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free or vegan, it can be difficult to find a bakery that can accommodate these needs while still creating a delicious cake. As a bakery owner, I know the importance of catering to different dietary needs. My advice to couples is to look for bakeries that specialize in creating cakes for people with specific dietary restrictions. This can help to ensure that the cake not only meets their dietary needs but also tastes delicious.
Budget Another common pain point that couples may face when searching for a wedding cake bakery is budget. Couples may have a specific budget for their wedding cake and finding a bakery that can create a cake within that budget can be challenging. As a bakery owner, I always recommend that couples be upfront about their budget from the start. This can help the bakery to create a cake design that meets their expectations while also staying within their budget. Additionally, some bakeries may charge extra fees for delivery and set-up, so couples should be sure to ask about these costs upfront to avoid any surprises.
Tastings Some bakeries may not offer tastings, which can make it difficult for couples to determine if they like the flavor and texture of the cake before placing an order. As a bakery owner, I always encourage couples to schedule a tasting before placing an order. This can help them to try different cake flavors and fillings and select the ones that they like the best.
Communication Poor communication with the bakery can lead to misunderstandings and mistakes. As a bakery owner, I always make sure to communicate with my clients throughout the process, from the initial consultation
Searching for Waterfront Wedding Venues
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite South of Boston Wedding Venues that can offer beach or waterfront ceremony options directly on the sand or with a water view:
Shining Tides Weddings by the Sea Mattapoisett, MA
Oceancliff Hotel, Newport, RI
Merrill’s on the Waterfront, New Bedford, MA
Loon Pond Lodge Lakeville, MA
The Lakehouse, Halifax, MA
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA
Seaport Inn and Marina, Fairhaven, MA
The Event Center at Onset Pier, Buzzard’s Bay Coalition, Onset, MA
Beverly Yacht Club, Marion, MA
New Bedford Yacht Club, Dartmouth, MA
Camp Bournedale, Plymouth, MA
Plymouth Yacht Club, Plymouth, MA
