Everything You Need To Know About Wedding Cakes | Georgia's Cakes

From receiving the first email from a client to tastings, portions guides and delivery - this in-depth tutorial covers EVERYTHING you need to know about the process of making a wedding cake. Even though I'm not actually making a cake, I have answered a lot of your questions that I have been asked over the past few months. This tutorial is perfect if you're just starting out supplying wedding cakes so I hope you find it informative. See portions guides below!
Enjoy x
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4 inches (10cm) - 10 portions
6 inches (15cm) - 20 portions
8 inches (20cm) - 40 portions
10 inches (25cm) - 60 portions
12 inches (30cm) - 80 portions
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[@zak1013]

could you do a video on your tips for starting a business/things you wish you knew when you started your business?

[@michellepunch1922]

Agreed! Would love to hear this too 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@deepasandhu7345]

Yes pls! And this video was sooo informative thank you for being so transparent

[@heatherkaneer2806]

Thank you! This was the best tutorial I’ve seen! You clearly and simply explained the process of the wedding cake industry.

[@tugcegkglu]

Can you make a video on cutting cakes? Especially tall cakes.

[@michellepunch1922]

Ah! Georgia! I can't tell you enough how much I loved this video. Thank YOU for being so open and honest with us! I'm new to the caking world (here in Sydney, Australia) but like you, love making people happy through cake. I turn down wedding cake requests because there is so much I haven't experienced yet - so you've helped me a great deal. Also, your portion size guide is the most helpful thing I could have come across. THANK YOU! If you could, please tell us how you safely deliver your cakes! Thank you xx

[@erickacaldera762]

Thank you so much! I just started taking on wedding cakes and This was the video I’ve been waiting for! You rock! Thank you so much!

[@amaya403017]

Thanks for sharing your experience! I loved this video!! Would love to see more like this one!

[@illapatel6794]

Thank you Georgia, extremely helpful especially the portion sizes and pricing!!

[@janinegoulart3492]

Thank you so much! Definitely helpful, you've gone through the real thing. And it is for any made-to-order cake business, really loved it.

[@marleenkoelman85]

This comes in super handy! Organised all for my first wedding cake delivery today! So thanks for uploading this vid.

[@92cmalone]

Honestly, so extremely helpful! You made so many points I haven't even thought of! Thank you so much! X

[@SpyFr]

Very interesting. I love hearing you talking about your cake passion. Love from Paris ! 😘

[@jkelly655]

Your videos and tutorials have helped me so much throughout my baking journey and I’ve just been asked to do my first wedding cake... This video is exactly what I was looking for and answered many questions that google couldn’t - thank you!!

[@jackygardner5609]

Great video, extremely helpful, I always struggle with pricing cakes and you have simplified the process! Thank you for sharing 😃

[@lynnjames1907]

Great tutorial very useful as I’ve just set up my business, thanks for the advice x

[@melloniepatcheak6509]

Enjoyed your video and information. One tip I learned on another site is to always make sure and take a picture of the cake showing the condition of it when you set it up at the venue. If later something happens, a finger poke, some type of damage, etc, you have documented proof of its condition. One never knows what could happen when the cake is left. I have never experienced this, but someone else did.

[@Heyitsmeyaz]

Literally just what I needed! I’m not new with weddings but I’m starting to get very serious about it and this helped SO SO much! Thank you thank you!!💕 if you have any more helpful tips please make a part 2!!! 😁

[@lize-maristone7984]

Thank you for sharing. This was really helpful. Will definitely be using your tips for my new cake business

[@dollyr3577]

this is PERFECT! I just started doing vegan wedding cakes and it's all been a bit of guesswork so far, this is much much appreciated

[@salinahernandez4869]

I really loved this video, so informative and really taught me a lot, im 16 but i discovered a passion for baking and i know that wedding cakes are my focus for the future and something im really interested in. Youve inspired me! Hopefully ill be as good as you one day, Thank you lots😘😊

[@lourdesnunez1538]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it's really helpful. Love your cakes!

[@chelsieperez923]

This was a very helpful video! I’m just starting out and have absolutely no idea how to price cakes. I got married back in December last year and my cake was included in the price of my venue package so I didn’t even actually know the price of my own cake! I think everything you said makes total sense, thank you!

[@rmenelau13]

Thank you so much for sharing these infos!! It’s really helpful! 💗💗

[@noemiluciano3724]

Thanks for this video and for sharing your knowledge. Very informative! 😊

[@helenscaketasticcreations4693]

Thanks Georgia for all your helpful tutorials xx

[@seidydeltoro183]

Thank you so much for your precise explanation for the portions! I have been "googling" it but have gotten different, and confusing, results!

[@rachaelshontz4455]

Thank you! I have my first 4 tiered wedding cake in January, I have done a handful of wedding cakes, but this is the largest. I have to travel an hour+ with this cake, and I am so nervous! I love all of your advice.

[@sugarmagiccakes8443]

Thanks for sharing Georgia.... This was very helpful xx

[@anielawilliams2544]

Thanks so much Georgia this was so helpful. And I love that cake cutting diagram 👌

[@noemiesimon2070]

Thank you so much for this video! It was soooo helpful. 😘😘 Very inspiring too!

[@sharondempsey8880]

Thank you so much for sharing this! You are amazing and interesting even when you’re just speaking! Thanks again

[@tasham60]

Thank you so much for this! I'm new to the business and your video has inspired me further.

[@jessiechilela2271]

Thank you so much . This has really helped me. I didn't know about a these. I would love to learn more from you. Thanks once more.

[@ammuparvathy8471]

Really appreciate you for the effort!! Thank you Georgia...

[@a.w5552]

Thanks Georgia. This video is very informative. Thank you.xx

[@suzannemoore3862]

Fantastic tutorial thank you so much x

[@beatrizcordeiro1629]

Amazing video! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@lilibolya]

Yes, this video (again) really helpful! Thanks 🤗

[@beverlyfreegard9869]

Thank you very much. This was very helpful and interesting.

[@ensolicz5007]

Great info! I can’t wait to start offering wedding cakes, terrified but very excited!

[@laurazeller2014]

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!

[@marykay3449]

you awesome girl!!! very clear tutorial!! x

[@traceybrantley5878]

I’m just starting out and very nervous about the entire process! Thank you for making it easier for me!

[@nancychang1854]

thanks for sharing ❤️ so helpful 👍

[@jennylai9813]

thank you Georgia! Such an informative video :)

[@numanuddin6560]

You explained it very well. Thank you.

[@samarakrami3278]

It was awsome, really helped me with my first wedding cake order.

[@candyk1008]

Once again ...I appreciate your selfless efforts

[@chomychoco]

Thank you so much for this video, I learnt so much from it.

[@elisa8455]

Thank you for you precious advice! I'm starting my own business now and this video helps me a lot!

[@jestham3705]

This video is amazing, thank you :)❤

[@joannjacquin4983]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@starlit_arch0818]

This was so helpful thank u for this tutorial and I love ur videos 😍♥ ♥

[@luccianalewis9473]

I find your video by chance and let me congratulate to you for figuring out us some doubts about extra fees in wedding cakes as tasting weddings cakes. I agree with you about bakers must avoid spending unexpectedly fees because you don't know what kind of customer could have.

[@sandramuller-white7740]

Very helpful information. I too make wedding cakes and have had similar experiences.

[@guppy2129]

Excellent info, thank you!

[@Hannahbatman88]

Fantastic Thankyou!! Really helpful

[@crystalswaathi5767]

Learning is endless 😇✌🏻 Thank you 😊

[@sweetmimisestscha]

YES, VERY HELPFUL!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!💕💕💕💕

[@moniquesolomon3580]

Really informative, thank you!

[@outsideandplaces9129]

Thank you so much Georgia.

[@olaheather]

You made my day Georgia , thank you so much for that, you explained it wonderfully, I think I know where I went wrong on one of my wedding cakes, I definitely under charged, it was a 4 tier, bottom one was 14 inch and I only charged £350. I will know next time, you are awesome xxx

[@julsandrea7357]

Very useful information Thank you so much KE

[@mahaharley217]

Wonderful it’s very helpful thanks x

[@LaurenDenise]

Thank you for this information!

[@carleneelliott7572]

Very well presented👏🏼

[@irmapastrana3905]

Thanks for your tips!

[@ellenhickey2116]

This was such a great video

[@cakes3D777]

Great tutorial 👍👍 thanks for sharing🎂🎂

[@candyk1008]

You saved me darling....am just starting out but this information is absolutely super helpful

[@emilygrove-burgerhoff6125]

Thanks for sharing! Very helpful :)

[@oliviavellar2381]

Wahouuuu thanks a lot for sharing your tips !! This is really helpful for anyone who wants to launch his/her small business

[@tillymcleod483]

Very helpful info! Thank you!

[@ruthsangambe1522]

Thanks dear you have made my job easily. It was difficult for me to Charge the Cake

[@Daiky28]

This was helpful. Thanks

[@heidisbakesandcakes6516]

Thank you so much Georgia. This was a really helpful tutorial, as they all are. I do have one request suggestion and that is how you actually transport your cakes. Do you have a van or do you have any tips on how to keep them level and unmoving in a car? I travelled with just a 2 tier cake on my lap in a box and it was the most nerve racking time ever lol. Thank you once again. x

[@clmbeck]

This is a great video. Couldn't agree more about leaving business cards - the DJ put about 10 business cards in our card post box at my wedding; we were furious at the crassness of it so never recommended him to anyone! That's always stuck with me and I wouldn't dream of being so upfront, but do like the idea of leaving some with the venue though, much classier.

[@alicecakesandtreats2870]

I like the explanation 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽well done ✅

[@jenniferlavers8175]

Thank you!!!! Brilliantly helpful video! :-)

[@meowlovesmakeup]

I loved this! Was so interesting! Wedding cakes so scare me 😂😂 xx

[@yummycakes4422]

Hello thank you very much for sharing your experience I am watching your videos from so long and I haves and subscribe too but surprise I didn't come cross this wedding informative video It is very help full 🤗

[@cheripowers9924]

Thanks for posting this very informative video. Do you make an anniversary cake tier, and if so, what size do you usually make it?

[@valerienaquin7267]

Awesome class! Thank you! Does each size of cake tiers have 4 - 2" layers of cake?

[@brittanybeacham5143]

This was so lovely and so helpful! Would you be able to share a bit more about transporting? I am so afraid of it all collapsing or somehow going wrong in that process. Or, worst case scenario, say you dropped the cake walking into the venue and it was completely ruined - what would you do?

[@oluwafunmilayoadekemi2064]

Thanks for this

[@stlbakes6641]

Very informative - thanks for sharing Georgia it was very helpful! Am i right in saying you don't charge extra to hire your cake stands apart from the refundable deposit?

[@susielaw6626]

Hi Georgia, I just love your tutorials, they have been so helpful :) I did want to ask with your portion sizes, would they be considered dessert or coffee serves?

[@chiomachioma9863]

Very very help-full 🤞💞💕thank you so much! Saw on Google ....though a subscriber

[@saraadam656]

I'm making my first wedding cake. 3 tiers. Firstly I declined as they asked for it in 3 days and that is just not enough notice, I still have my full time job and I am 7months pregnant at the moment too. They changed then (not sure how wedding date is so flexible) to 1 week away. I agreed although it is still very short notice, but they seemed really desperate. So I never made 3 tiered cake and I came here for knowledge! I have been making and decorating since last year October so I'm really new. Wish me luck and thank God for these kind of videos.

[@SugarSugarCreek]

Very lovely video 💗 I personally prefer the word "serves" 25 over the word "feeds" 25.... To me it just sounds a bit more elegant because cake is not the meal, feeds just doesn't sound right to me lol... Cake is a small portion at the end of the meal and is usually served to the guests so maybe that's where I get my humble logic lol.... That's just me though... I don't want to change anyone, just offering a humble opinion ;)

[@laurenagresta8973]

When you deliver a wedding cake, do you set it in the back of the car, in a tall box, or something else?

[@amarjitklair4961]

It is very helpful video for as I just started cake business..Thanku very much .🤗💕..just want to ask .where do u order cake box for 2 tiers or 3 tiers from ?? Much appropriated..

[@brunoretriever7666]

This was an amazing video though i have one request because i have been a subscriber for some time now and i love your techniques can u please share a video on making eggless cake.

[@nixtdk]

Thank you so much for your videos! Love the transparency and advice. I have a small question regarding delivering the cakes... how do you deliver your cakes? And what boxes/equipment do you use to make sure it does not get hurt during transport.

[@laylamay1298]

Thank you so much! This was so helpful

[@lizlinder_]

So helpful May Godbless you

[@mariewilson6402]

Do the dowels take up some of the portions? Thanks!

[@olamideajileye7855]

Awwn...I like ur tasting pricing idea

[@zahidahmobeen9825]

Amazing video thank you so much,, i have a question though, how much do u charge for cakes with dummy tiers? Also can you make a video demonstrating stacking with dummy and real cakes pleasee,, thank you! ❤️

[@judygomez3919]

how do you incorporate your pricing for fresh flowers? Or is this just incl in your price/serv? TIA

[@baileytait7430]

Can we get a link for the form you have?

[@emmabrewer4603]

Sorry if you mentioned this but what are the dimension for your grids, as in the length and width of each square?