Before you sign a contract with a wedding cake designer, make sure the contract covers the following:

1. Vendor contact information
– Name of business, address, phone number
– Name of specific designer you are using
– Emergency contact number for day of wedding

2. Client information
– Your (and the groom’s) full name, address, phone number
– Alternate contact
– Wedding date and time
– Location for delivery

3. Comprehensive list of details of cake
– Cake flavor, fillings, and frostings
– Number of tiers
– Shape
– Number of slices
– Decor, such as flowers and cake topper

4. Rental items if applicable
– Stand
– Table
– Server
– Topper

5. Payment and refund policies
– Total price
– Deposit amount
– Due date of balance
– Deposit for rental items and cost if not returned in specified condition
– Delivery and set-up fees
– Penalties if you cancel and last date to cancel without forfeiting entire cost
– Policy if baker cancels
– Acceptable forms of payments
– Gratuities

6. Specifics regarding delivery and set-up
– Who will be delivering the cake
– Time of delivery
– If pick-up, who will pick up and what time

7. Any special requests
– Anniversary cake
– Cake boxes

If all of these elements are in the contract, you stand a better chance of making sure they live up to your expectations.



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