Wedding Cake FAQ
Wedding Cake Questions, Answered
Love is in the details.
Ours is a story rooted in family and the promise to be a welcoming place of friendship, community and elegant celebration. Today, we share that same commitment from our family to your new one with Weddings by The Glass Knife.
Each wedding cake we create shines with beauty in every detail and memorable flavor in every slice. Styled to perfection and designed to reflect your vision, our custom wedding cakes become more than tradition. They become part of the memories you’ll keep forever.
Serving couples throughout Winter Park, Orlando and Central Florida.
Weddings by The Glass Knife
What We Do
What style of wedding cakes do you create?
As Central Florida’s premier custom cake and dessert destination, we create luxury wedding cakes designed to be the centerpiece of your celebration. From timeless elegance to modern statement designs, each cake is custom created to reflect your vision, style and event aesthetic. Please visit our Gallery Page to explore our design portfolio.
With personal service, premium finishes and exceptional attention to detail, we guide each couple through a bespoke design experience from concept to completion.
In addition to our custom wedding cakes, our portfolio also includes rehearsal dinner desserts, dessert displays and customizable sweet & savory boxes for your guests.
What can we expect in terms of price?
Our custom wedding cakes are priced by event-style servings (5″ x 2″ x 1″) and begin at $10.00 per guest serving.
Because every cake is individually designed, final pricing depends on guest count, flavor selections, size, structure and decorative finishes. A personalized estimate will be provided following your Tasting Experience.
What flavors are available?
Every wedding cake from The Glass Knife is made with premium ingredients so it tastes as beautiful as it looks. Popular flavor combinations include:
– Almond Cake / White Chocolate Mousse / Apricot Jam
– Vanilla Cake / Vanilla Mousse
– Red Velvet Cake / Cheesecake / Cream Cheese
– Lemon Lavender Cake / Blueberry Buttercream
– Vanilla Cake / Strawberry Jam / Custard
– Chocolate Cake / Chocolate Mousse
– Chocolate Cake / Salted Caramel Buttercream
Additional seasonal and custom flavor selections may be available during your tasting consultation.
Can I use fresh flowers in my cake design?
Yes. Fresh flowers can be incorporated into your custom wedding cake design for a natural and cohesive look.
You may provide flowers through your florist, or we can coordinate them for you. Flowers must be loose stems that can be individually placed by our culinary team rather than pre-arranged bouquets.
Please discuss floral plans during your Tasting Experience. We do not use faux or silk flowers on our cakes.
Do you have dessert table or rehearsal options?
Yes. In addition to our custom wedding cakes, we offer elegant dessert tables, rehearsal dinner desserts, sweet finales and customizable sweet & savory boxes for your guests.
Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, we can create a dessert experience that complements your event beautifully.
Tastings & Consultations
What is a tasting experience with The Glass Knife?
A Tasting Experience with The Glass Knife is a private 45-minute wedding cake consultation for up to two guests.
You will enjoy seven tasting portions of our most popular flavor profiles while meeting with our wedding cake designer to begin planning your custom cake.
Your experience also includes champagne, coffee and/or tea service for both guests.
What is the cost of a Tasting Experience and what does it include?
A Tasting Experience for up to two guests is a $75 non-refundable fee.
This includes seven tasting portions of signature flavors, water, champagne, coffee and/or tea service, time with our designer, and a tentative hold on your requested event date.
What do I need to know before coming to the Tasting?
Your event date, guest count and planned reception venue are required to book a Tasting Experience.
To help create your custom wedding cake, we recommend bringing inspiration items such as stationery, fabric swatches, floral photos, attire details, centerpiece ideas or any elements that reflect your personal style.
This allows our team to better understand your vision and design aesthetic.
How do I request a Tasting Experience?
A Tasting Experience is available by appointment only.
To request an appointment, please complete our online inquiry form.
Please include your event date, guest count and planned venue when submitting your request.
How far in advance should I book our Tasting Experience?
We recommend booking your Tasting Experience 4 to 18 months before your wedding date.
Popular dates and peak wedding seasons book quickly, and all inquiries are subject to availability.
What happens after our Tasting Experience?
Within seven days of your Tasting Experience, you will receive an Agreement that includes pricing details and a custom sketch of your cake design.
You then have fourteen days to finalize details, sign and return the Agreement, and submit your 50% non-refundable deposit.
Bookings are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend securing your date as soon as possible.
Lead Time & Notices
How can we confirm The Glass Knife can create a custom wedding cake for our date?
Please request a Tasting Experience by clicking HERE. This tasting, for up to two total guests, will be a $75 non-refundable fee. Dates can be held on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of a $250 non-refundable deposit.
How far in advance should I order my wedding cake?
We recommend ordering your custom wedding cake a minimum of 2 months (60 days) in advance and up to 18 months before your wedding date.
All dates are subject to availability based on existing bookings. The more notice you provide, the greater the opportunity to secure your preferred date, especially during peak wedding seasons.
What do you require in terms of payment & notices?
Upon signing your Agreement, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your wedding date.
The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to your event date.
My wedding is less than 4 months away; Do you have options?
Depending on our current schedule and the complexity of your design, we may be able to accommodate wedding cake orders with shorter notice.
Please email [email protected] to inquire about availability on your planned date.
What if I need to cancel?
The 50% deposit paid upon signing your Agreement is non-refundable, as your wedding date is reserved exclusively for you and materials for your cake may be ordered or prepared in advance.
For wedding cake orders cancelled less than 30 days before the wedding date, any remaining balance already paid is also non-refundable.
Delivery, Setup & Serving
Do you deliver?
Yes! Delivery is preferred for wedding cakes to ensure safe transportation and proper presentation upon arrival.
Delivery and set-up fees are based on the distance to your contracted venue. We proudly serve weddings throughout Winter Park, Orlando and Central Florida.
Will you set up our cake?
Yes. Our culinary team will deliver and professionally set up your wedding cake on the day of your event.
Tiered wedding cakes are delicate, heavy and require careful handling, so our team ensures your cake is displayed safely and beautifully before your reception begins.
What should I tell my caterer/planner about serving?
Our cakes are based on event-style servings measuring approximately 5″ x 2″ x 1″ per guest.
Many tiered cakes may contain small inedible structural elements such as support dowels, ribbon, fresh flowers or wired sugar flowers. It is the responsibility of your caterer or planner to ensure these items are removed prior to serving.
Allergy & Special Dietary Needs
Do you make gluten-friendly, vegan or dairy-free cakes?
Gluten-friendly wedding cake options are available. Please discuss dietary needs with the wedding cake designer during your Tasting Experience.
At this time, we do not offer sugar-free, dairy-free or vegan cake options.
What must I tell my Guests about allergen or dietary needs?
Cakes from The Glass Knife contain butter, gluten (wheat) and eggs, and are prepared in a kitchen environment that frequently handles nuts and other common allergens.
Because of shared preparation areas, we cannot guarantee that our cakes have not come into contact with ingredients that may cause an allergic reaction.
Please inform all guests consuming our cakes of these allergen considerations prior to service.