Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should you come for a Wedding Cake Consultation?
We suggest an appointment approx. 2-6 months prior to your Wedding however all we need is 2 weeks notice for most Wedding Cakes so don’t worry if you can’t make it any earlier! We do NOT except Wedding Cake appointments more then 6 months in advance unless it is a unique situation ( Military, here from Out of State, etc..). Wedding Cake styles change all the time so this will allow you to have upto date designs to look at and time to make a decision for your cake. Simply call the bakery at 215-773-9779 and we will gladly help you make your appointment to come into the bakery. Our Consultations are free and we offer 4 Pound Cake flavor samplings for your appointment. If you would like to sample Red Velvet, Carrot Cake, Gluten Free or any other flavor besides Pound Cake you will have to purchase those samples. When making your appointment be sure to order your flavors then as we make all cake samples to order and do not have extras on hand. Your Wedding Cake Consultation lasts approx. 30-45 minutes. You are only given a 45 minute time slot for the appointment. Please call the bakery to make your appointment, we do not make appointments over the computer. If you are more then 10 minutes late we may ask you to reschedule your appointment as we truly are on a time schedule. We ask that if you can not make your appointment to please cancel it as soon as you know you can not make it. Many brides would love to bump up their appointment! We take appointments one day during the week, Saturdays and every other Sunday however prior to peak Wedding season we do add additional days for appointments. In most cases you will meet with Kathleen or Maria however Colleen does take some of the appointments to help get everyone seen in a timely fashion!
What should I bring to my Wedding Cake Consultation? Whom can I bring?
We have plenty of Cake Pictures for you to look at here at the bakery but you are more then welcome to bring any pictures of cakes for us to look also. Bring all or any questions with you and we will answer them all! Bring yourself and whomever is coming with you but please know that we only have 1 table with 4 seats so if your bringing more family and/or friends there may not be comfortable room for them. All appointments are held in our store so prepare yourself for the smells of yummy baked goods! If you have a specific color in mind we suggest bringing in a swatch of your color so we can better match it. If you have a Cake Topper ornament you can bring it to us to hold at your appointment or in most cases you can give it to your venue to hold until your Wedding. We are not responsible for any ornament left at the bakery so we encourage you to hold onto an ornament until close to your Wedding or give it to your venue.
What does Lochel’s Bakery charge for Wedding Cakes?
Our starting price is $4.00 for Buttercream Iced Wedding Cakes per person/ slice with a 50 person minimum. Our Fondant Iced Wedding Cakes start at $6.00 per person/ slice with a 50 person minimum. The final price is determined on Cake Flavor, Cake Filling(s), Icing Type, Design Style, etc.. All factors are calculated and a price will be given in person at your appointment. We do not give prices over the computer or over the phone. Once you meet with us regarding your Wedding Cake we will guarantee the price given for 30 days. If you do not contact us after 30 days of your appointment, the price may go up depending on current ingredient prices, delivery charges, etc.. We do ask for a small deposit within 30 days of your appointment to lock in your price and date. All other pricing such as Gumpaste Flowers, Fillings, etc… will be gone over at your appointment.
Can Lochel’s Bakery delivery my Wedding Cake?
Yes! We offer delivery to many locations. Actual cost of delivery depends on mileage and kind of cake. If your cake is very large and requires 2 people to carry the cake, delivery charges will be adjusted but normal delivery charges start at $25.00. Actual charges depending on location and can be discussed at time of your appointment. We generally like to delivery as close to the Wedding start time as possible as this prevents anyone from touching your masterpiece! If your using a florist we will have the cake there at the time needed for the florist. After your cake is delivered Lochel’s Bakery is not responsible for any damages that someone may incur. Please see us at your appointment for full explanation on this.
Does Lochel’s Bakery provide an Anniversary Cake?
Yes! We allow for the top of your cake to be sent home with you and you are not charged for that! A box is provided with freezing instructions. As a gift for you we will also provide at no charge a 1 year Anniversary Cake. We just ask that you call the bakery or email us at lochelsbakery@aol.com the month of your Anniversary and we will put your order in. The Anniversary cake is a 6″ cake in your choice of Pound Cake or a Flavored Pound Cake with Happy 1st Anniversary written on it & flowers decorating it in your choice of colors.
How do I pay for my Wedding Cake?
Lochel’s Bakery accepts Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. We only accept personal checks for Wedding Cakes if the check is given 1 month prior to the Wedding date as we normally do not accept Personal Checks. A small deposit is required within 1 month of your appointment to hold your price and date.
My Wedding Cake is included in a Catering Package, which cakes, icings, etc are included?
All Venues offer different packages so the best thing to do is ask at your venue or make an appointment to go over the cakes. Most Buttercream Iced cakes are included in Catering Packages however there may be limitations. Even though a specific Wedding Cake may not be included in your package there may only be a minimum charge to upgrade. All options, upgrades, etc. will be gone over with someone at your venue or when you come in for your appointment. Only Pound Cake flavors are included in Catering Packages. Flavors such as Red Velvet, Carrot Cake and Gluten Free are not included in Catering Packages nor are they available for free to sample at your appointment. If you would like to order Red Velvet, Carrot Cake or Gluten Free please call the bakery before your appointment to place your order. Since there is so much information to go over we suggest you ask your venue or make an appointment with us so we can properly go over things. Each one of the venues that Lochel’s Bakery provides Wedding Cakes for does have a copy of Wedding Cake album with information in it.
What Cake Flavors does Lochel’s Bakery have? How about Icing types?
We have flavors from Butter Vanilla Pound Cake to Coconut to everything in between! Check out our Wedding Cakes homepage for the full selection of cake flavors. Our Wedding Cakes are always Pound Cakes but we do offer Red Velvet, Carrot Cake and Gluten Free. Our Gluten Free Cakes come in Vanilla or Chocolate. We do offer Sugar Free Wedding Cakes however they do require a minimum of 3 months notice. If your looking for a flavor not listed please ask us for it as we will make every attempt for special flavors. As for Icings we have lots! Our traditional Buttercreme is available in White, Pale Ivory, True Ivory & various colors. Our Fondant is creamy, thin and yummy NOT thick and crunchy! Once people try our Fondant they are pleasantly surprised how much they like it. We are proud to use a Fondant Sheeter for our Fondant Wedding Cakes~ this gives you the thinnest Fondant on your cake!
Ribbons, Coloring and Additional Info~
Ribbon on cakes does darken so we do not advise you to use an extremely dark color like Navy, Eggplant, Wine, etc…. as these colors may look Black in your pictures. We prefer to use a Gros Grain Ribbon on our Buttercream Iced Wedding Cakes in a 7/8″ size however we will use Satin or a different size in some situations. We do have a ribbon chart at the bakery will available colors. If you are using a very dark color or any other ribbon other then Gros Grain, we ask you to sign a disclosure saying that you are informed of this information.
Some Icings like Navy, Eggplant, Plum, etc… darken so when added color to your cake please keep in mind that your color may not be the exact color of the swatch if you gave us one. Some colors also lighten such as Pale Pink, Lavendar, Peach, Pale Yellow, etc.. so keep in mind that these colors may look muted on cakes.
We do offer Silver and Gold color for your cake. Please be advised that Silver and Gold decorations are not included in a Catering Package and the additional cost for Silver or Gold will be determined when your design is finalized.
Lochel’s Bakery offers other options such as Pillars, Plates, Luster Sprays, etc… all information regarding them will be gone over at your appointment. We only use new Pillars and Plates for Wedding Cakes, they are not returnable and pricing on them will be given to you at your appointment.