Q: What Should be Included in a Cake-Designer Contract ?

A:

The last thing you want at your wedding is a melted cake, or worse, no cake at all. Before you say “I do” to your cake designer, make sure both parties sign a contract outlining all the details and promises that have been made. Here are the essential terms to include:

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
 - Décor, 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

And last, but most importantly: your signature and your designer’s signature!

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