Welcome to the Classic Bakery Wedding Center. Here you will find information, pricing and guidelines pertaining to our wedding cakes. If you have any further questions, special requests or would like to schedule an appointment with a wedding specialist to sample our cakes please contact us. As the leading wedding cake baker in the Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland region; Classic Bakery is the top choice among wedding professionals and brides alike.
Wedding FAQs
Do you offer tastings?
Classic Bakery offers personalized one-on-one cake tastings for a $60 fee, which will be applied toward your order. Tastings can be scheduled by visiting our Schedule a Consultation page. During your tasting, our wedding consultant will meet with you to answer any questions and assist with designing and pricing your cake.
How far in advance should I order my cake?
We highly recommend orders be placed with as much lead time as possible. During our peak wedding season (April-October), we recommend 3+ months of lead time to ensure availability. Off peak, we recommend 1+ month of lead time. Please check with us directly to check availability if you have less than the preferred lead time.
I have a cake design using real fresh flowers, does Classic Bakery provide the flowers?
We do not sell fresh flowers, you must provide the florals for your design if they are real. We only do sugar, gumpaste, and fondant flowers. If you do not have a florist that you are working with, we have a number of florists that we can recommend. You may also provide your own flowers and Classic Bakery will install them on your wedding cake.
Do you offer cake toppers and cake stands?
Classic Bakery offers custom laser-cut cake toppers, as well as a variety of designs that can be special-ordered from our suppliers. You are also welcome to provide your own cake topper. Please note that we do not sell or rent cake stands, but you are welcome to use your own or one provided by your decorator.
Do you offer delivery, and how much do you charge?
Classic Bakery strongly recommends delivery for all multi-tiered cakes and dessert items to ensure they arrive safely and in pristine condition. Our professional delivery team ensures that your cake is transported securely and arrives on time at your event.
- Cake Delivery Fee: $100 minimum fee for tiered cakes. The final cost is calculated based on mileage and handling fees.
- Delivery Rate: $3.50 per mile
- Handling Fees:
- 1-tier: $20
- 2-tier: $50
- 3-tier: $85
- 4+ tiers: $100
- Additional delivery fees may apply for extra-large wedding cakes and for deliveries outside the DC Metro and Greater Baltimore areas.
- Our standard delivery radius is approximately 150 miles.
What do you charge for your wedding cakes?
This is a very important question, and we do not take it lightly. Wedding Cakes are priced based on level of detail, complexity, and serving count. Classic Bakery prides itself on working building a cake that works within your budget. we do not offer a “starting price” as this is simply setting the wrong expectation. You may always email us a copy of your design, and we can quickly price it and let you know if a similar design is possible in a lower price point.
Do you do Fake/Faux/Styrofoam cakes?
Yes we do! Classic Bakery is the leader in styrofoam and faux cake reproduction. We even offer our patented CakeWedge, where a small piece at the base of your cake is real, and you cut it just like real cake! We offer sheet cakes that would be sliced and served to your guests. Not only does this give you maximum creative freedom on your cake, you will likely save anywhere from 30%+ on the cost of your cake. No one will ever know!
What is needed to secure the cake order and "save the date?"
To secure your cake order, we require a non-refundable deposit of 50% to “save the date.” The balance is due 7 days before the wedding date. We also offer a 5% discount on cakes paid in full up front.
Do you do any other desserts for wedding besides cake?
Classic Bakery is a full service bakery and pastry shop that does it all! We have a large range of custom individually decorated desserts from cupcakes, to cake pops, to dessert tables, and much more! We are open to special requests and always love working with the latest trends to keep our brides at the leading edge! Ask your wedding consultant about desserts and customized dessert tables at your consultation.
Do you offer cake cutting services?
We do not offer tiered cake cutting service. Normally, your caterer or venue staff is responsible for cutting the cakes. We do, however, offer pre-sliced sheet cakes cut in rectangular shapes that you may purchase.