What are some general recommendations/ideas that you would give to a new bride when choosing their Wedding Cake?
In terms of design, I just let the brides tell me as much as possible about what they like and don’t like, and what sort of overall feel they want. Unless they have a very specific design in mind, then my job is to create some designs based on their opinions and comments that will incorporate their ideas and the elements that they like. But it’s really all about feeling comfortable with the wedding cake designer and his/her work and trusting them to help create her dream wedding cake. And in terms of flavours, the couple should choose something that they both like, or have the option of choosing 2 different flavours so everybody is happy. And in the end, taste is very important as it’s the taste of the cake that your guests will remember, or not remember.
What is your best insider tip?
Basing the design of the wedding cake on the bride’s wedding dress and incorporating crystals and pearls. I would look at incorporating different sizes and shapes of tiers for a more modern touch.

Wedding Receptions:
Off-site location or a self-contained venue?
• Off-site Locations: Private homes, historical halls, outdoor locations. Usually these locations do not have many amenities and have very few or no services at all. If choosing one of these locations then you must look at hiring wedding companies such as catering companies, and renting materials needed for your reception such as: chairs, tables, table settings….
• Self-contained Locations: Hotels, ballrooms, restaurants. These venues are usually full service and they will provide you with almost all of the materials and services required to host a reception. However you will most certainly have to hire a design, flower and décor company to transform the reception to your vision.

Things to consider before choosing a venue:
• Budget: It is always a good idea to know what your budget will be before looking at different venues. This way you may begin your search with venues that are in your price range. Be sure to speak with your Wedding Planner before choosing, a good planner will have a great relationship with most of the wedding venues in the city, and a they will know which venues will be more suited for your price range.
• Guest List and capacity: Working on your guest list is also very important as it will be one of the determining factors on your budget and choice of venues. If the number of your guests is higher than the capacity of the venue then you must look at other locations. Unless you have completely fallen in love with a particular venue than you will have to look into cutting down the number of guests you’ll be inviting.
• Give yourself plenty of time: If you prefer a specific date then you’ll want to begin looking for potential locations as soon as possible. Many venues book their weddings a year in advance and sometimes even two years in advance for the more popular venues. But if you do not have a specific date then ask the venue what dates are available and place a hold or reservation on that date.