Your wedding cake should be a highlight of your celebration—not a source of stress or disappointment. While most cake mishaps are avoidable, they often stem from simple planning mistakes. At Wedding Unicorn, we guide couples through the process to ensure their cake is as flawless as their big day.
Here are the most common wedding cake mistakes—and how to avoid them.
Waiting Too Long to Book
The mistake: Booking your cake baker late limits availability and design options.
How to avoid it: Secure your baker 6–9 months in advance, especially for peak wedding season dates.
Choosing Style Over Substance
The mistake: Falling in love with a design without considering flavor or structure.
How to avoid it: Balance beauty with taste and practicality. A stunning cake should also be delicious and stable.
Ordering the Wrong Size
The mistake: Ordering too little (or far too much) cake.
How to avoid it: Trust your baker’s portion guidance based on guest count and serving style.
Overcomplicating the Design
The mistake: Combining too many styles, colors, or details.
How to avoid it: Choose a cohesive design that complements your wedding theme rather than competing with it.
Not Sharing Your Full Vision
The mistake: Assuming your baker understands your preferences without enough detail.
How to avoid it: Bring inspiration photos, color palettes, floral ideas, and venue details to your consultation.
Overlooking Delivery & Setup
The mistake: Not confirming who handles delivery and setup.
How to avoid it: Always ensure your baker provides professional delivery and on-site setup for peace of mind.
Planning With Confidence
At Wedding Unicorn, we help couples avoid these common mistakes through thoughtful planning, expert design, and personalized guidance. The result is a wedding cake that’s beautiful, delicious, and stress-free.
Because your wedding cake should be remembered for all the right reasons.