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| Frequently Asked Questions About Wedding Cakes |
Can we come and taste your cakes?
Absolutely! We invite you to make an appointment to meet with Sally Ann, either in Petaluma or in San
Rafael; we’ll offer you several different cake flavors, show you our portfolio of work, and talk you through
all the possibilities for your wedding cake. This consultation and tasting for two people usually lasts
about 45 minutes to an hour, and is free of charge—no strings attached! Sally Ann will follow up with you
by sending you a detailed estimate and sketch, so that you can make an informed decision in your own
time. We will hold your date for ten days after your tasting.
Where is your store?
We produce our cakes in a small commercial kitchen in San Rafael; we do not have a retail storefront. As
soon as you make your tasting appointment, we'll send you directions.
When do we need to book our date?
You should secure your date on our calendar as soon as you have your venue booked. We limit the
number of wedding cakes we make in any one weekend, so that we can give you our undivided attention
from start to finish. A deposit of $200 will reserve your date; all the details can be worked out later.
We love the look of your cakes, but we're too far away to come for a tasting--what now?
No problem--we love helping out-of-state couples! We can arrange everything by email, and if you're
able to come in for a tasting once you arrive in the Bay Area, all the better. In either case, you can rely on
us to provide you with a cake that tastes even more delicious than you had hoped!
Are you licensed?
Yes, we are licensed by the State of California, and our kitchen is regularly inspected by the Health and
Safety Board.
Will you freeze my cake ahead of time?
No--we will bake your cake fresh, from scratch, a day or two before your wedding. Sometimes this means
we have to stay up all night to finish it—but that’s all part of our commitment to you!
What about delivery?
Sally Ann will personally deliver and set up your wedding cake on site, as close to the time of the wedding
as is practical. Delivery charges to locations in San Francisco and the North Bay start at $50, and are
based on distance and time involved. At this time, we are not able to ship our cakes to other parts of the
country.
Can we pick up our wedding cake from the bakery?
Transporting and setting up a wedding cake is something best left to an experienced wedding baker—
would you really want that stress on your wedding day??
Do you make wedding cupcakes?
Yes, we do--our cupcakes are always a huge hit! We can customize the cupcake papers and, of course,
the decoration, to match your colors; and we'll set them up for you in a beautiful tiered arrangement, with
a small "cutting cake" for the top. (Click here for more information about cupcakes)
Do you use shortening in the cakes or frostings?
No—we use only fresh, locally produced butter. For this reason, we can’t offer you pure white
buttercream frosting, but we can promise you it will be scrumptious! (and a delicate shade of ivory). If
you would like a pure white frosting, we recommend our delicious fondant icing (read about fondant here).
Will you work with my florist if I decide to have fresh flowers on the cake?
Yes—as soon as you’ve decided on the cake details, we’ll contact your florist to give them the necessary
information for ordering; you will be billed by your florist. When we deliver the cake to your reception, we
will prep and arrange the flowers on the cake. We offer this service at no additional charge to you.
What if our guest count goes up or down after we sign the contract?
We'll ask you for your final guest count about four weeks before the wedding date, and base your final
invoice on that number. After three weeks before the wedding date, you will not be able to change your
cake order.
When do we have to make the final payment?
Your initial deposit secures your date; the remaining balance may be paid at any time up to two weeks
before your wedding day.
What types of payment do you accept?
Click here to view our payment options.
Can't find the answer you're looking for? Call us at (707) 364-3497, or get in touch here.
Absolutely! We invite you to make an appointment to meet with Sally Ann, either in Petaluma or in San
Rafael; we’ll offer you several different cake flavors, show you our portfolio of work, and talk you through
all the possibilities for your wedding cake. This consultation and tasting for two people usually lasts
about 45 minutes to an hour, and is free of charge—no strings attached! Sally Ann will follow up with you
by sending you a detailed estimate and sketch, so that you can make an informed decision in your own
time. We will hold your date for ten days after your tasting.
Where is your store?
We produce our cakes in a small commercial kitchen in San Rafael; we do not have a retail storefront. As
soon as you make your tasting appointment, we'll send you directions.
When do we need to book our date?
You should secure your date on our calendar as soon as you have your venue booked. We limit the
number of wedding cakes we make in any one weekend, so that we can give you our undivided attention
from start to finish. A deposit of $200 will reserve your date; all the details can be worked out later.
We love the look of your cakes, but we're too far away to come for a tasting--what now?
No problem--we love helping out-of-state couples! We can arrange everything by email, and if you're
able to come in for a tasting once you arrive in the Bay Area, all the better. In either case, you can rely on
us to provide you with a cake that tastes even more delicious than you had hoped!
Are you licensed?
Yes, we are licensed by the State of California, and our kitchen is regularly inspected by the Health and
Safety Board.
Will you freeze my cake ahead of time?
No--we will bake your cake fresh, from scratch, a day or two before your wedding. Sometimes this means
we have to stay up all night to finish it—but that’s all part of our commitment to you!
What about delivery?
Sally Ann will personally deliver and set up your wedding cake on site, as close to the time of the wedding
as is practical. Delivery charges to locations in San Francisco and the North Bay start at $50, and are
based on distance and time involved. At this time, we are not able to ship our cakes to other parts of the
country.
Can we pick up our wedding cake from the bakery?
Transporting and setting up a wedding cake is something best left to an experienced wedding baker—
would you really want that stress on your wedding day??
Do you make wedding cupcakes?
Yes, we do--our cupcakes are always a huge hit! We can customize the cupcake papers and, of course,
the decoration, to match your colors; and we'll set them up for you in a beautiful tiered arrangement, with
a small "cutting cake" for the top. (Click here for more information about cupcakes)
Do you use shortening in the cakes or frostings?
No—we use only fresh, locally produced butter. For this reason, we can’t offer you pure white
buttercream frosting, but we can promise you it will be scrumptious! (and a delicate shade of ivory). If
you would like a pure white frosting, we recommend our delicious fondant icing (read about fondant here).
Will you work with my florist if I decide to have fresh flowers on the cake?
Yes—as soon as you’ve decided on the cake details, we’ll contact your florist to give them the necessary
information for ordering; you will be billed by your florist. When we deliver the cake to your reception, we
will prep and arrange the flowers on the cake. We offer this service at no additional charge to you.
What if our guest count goes up or down after we sign the contract?
We'll ask you for your final guest count about four weeks before the wedding date, and base your final
invoice on that number. After three weeks before the wedding date, you will not be able to change your
cake order.
When do we have to make the final payment?
Your initial deposit secures your date; the remaining balance may be paid at any time up to two weeks
before your wedding day.
What types of payment do you accept?
Click here to view our payment options.
Can't find the answer you're looking for? Call us at (707) 364-3497, or get in touch here.