The Best Wedding Cake Bakeries

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1000+ Wedding Cakes & Desserts

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A. Cakes Bakery 
Rating: 5.0 (52 reviews)
Phoenix, AZ
  • Starts at $800

I grew up in Omaha, Nebraska surrounded by weddings and events. My family owns an event venue there still. I took a detour and played professional golf for a number of years before A. Cakes was born in 2021. It was only fitting that I come full circle and work back in the wedding industry where my heart truly lies. I am in love with the process of learning, practicing and executing new and fun techniques on my clients’ cakes. More than that, creating a cake for someone’s special day gives me the most warm feeling. It’s truly why I do what I do.

Awarded Best of Zola
We couldn’t be happier with our wedding cake! It was the most beautiful vintage-style cake, and Armana perfectly captured the design exactly as I had envisioned. From the custom sample cakes to the final product, every detail was spot on. The red velvet cake was absolutely delicious, and all of our guests couldn’t stop raving about it. We’re beyond thrilled with how everything turned out. Thank you for making our day extra special!
Amy R., 2 years ago
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Claudio Cakes 
Rating: 5.0 (48 reviews)
Los Angeles, CA
  • Starts at $250

** IMPORTANT NOTE: We are Based out of Los Angeles so please take that into consideration when sending your inquiry. Delivery prices are based on Travel. ** Congratulations on your engagement! I am glad you found us and are considering us for your special day. My name is Chef Gabriela Claudio. But everyone calls me Gabby! I am a certified pastry chef and instructor, and opened Claudio Cakes since 2015 . I love creating beautiful edible works of art that are unique for your special day. We specialize in creating beautiful, delicious, and unique wedding cakes that perfectly match your style and vision.

Awarded Best of Zola
Gabriella and Claudio Cakes were an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. Gabriella was easy to communicate and work with - I showed her the cake that I wanted and she was able to execute my vision perfectly. She is very professional, and the desserts and cakes were delicious with a quality like from a Parisian bakery! My guests loved the cake and desserts. I had so many people asking me where I got my cake from. Claudio Cakes also went above and beyond, coming to my house to do a cake tasting which was super convenient. Their prices are reasonable compared to other places, and I highly recommend them for any special event.
Maha, 2 years ago
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Gingerly Baked 
Rating: 5.0 (47 reviews)
Arvada, CO
  • Starts at $1,200

Hi! My name is Amanda, the Chef and Owner of Gingerly Baked. My passion is creating beautiful and delicious cakes and desserts for your special occasion. I refuse to compromise quality. Everything is made from scratch, with superior ingredients, and with love.

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Gingerly Baked is THE place to get your wedding desserts! I ordered an assortment of mini-desserts to be served at my wedding in March 2025, and everything was perfect. They delivered to the venue so I didn't have to stress, they were very communicative and helpful, and their desserts were incredible. To anyone thinking of ordering mini-desserts, I highly suggest the passionfruit/blackberry mini-tart. Even a month later, people are still talking to me about how good these desserts were! Thank you Gingerly Baked for making my wedding day unforgettable!
Fitz T., a year ago
The Cakery 
Rating: 5.0 (41 reviews)
Cookeville, TN
  • Starts at $4

Welcome to The Cakery, where your sweetest wedding dreams are transformed into breathtaking, edible works of art. We would absolutely love to be an integral part of your special day, specializing in custom luxury wedding cakes and bespoke dessert displays tailored entirely to your unique aesthetic and flavor profile. From romantic, floral-draped traditional tiers to bold, contemporary focal pieces, we pour absolute passion into every recipe and design. We believe that your wedding cake should taste just as spectacular as it looks, utilizing premium ingredients to ensure a delicious experience for you and your guests.

Everything I’ve ever gotten from The Cakery has been beautifully made and delicious. I would recommend Laura every time!
Ashley, 2 years ago
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Hippie Bakez 
Rating: 5.0 (37 reviews)
Greeneville, TN
  • Starts at $50

We are a scratch made, home based, custom order bakery. Everything we do is made to order, allowing every element to be customized to your liking. We are happy to deliver and setup for all your special occasions.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hippie Bakez was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding! They had a quick response time to all of our inquiries, which put our minds at ease during the planning process. The quality of their work was excellent - they delivered exactly the cakes and desserts we had requested, and our guests raved about how delicious everything was. We would highly recommend Hippie Bakez to any couple looking for an exceptional bakery for their wedding.
Jimmy, 2 years ago
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Sweetened Memories 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
Durham, NH
  • Starts at $500

We are a small-batch bakery located in Durham, NH. We specialize in custom cakes, cupcakes, & cookies. Baking and flavor is our passion and helping couples create their dream cake & dessert bar is what we do best!

Awarded Best of Zola
Absolutely five stars for Sweetened Memories! We chose them for our wedding desserts, including cupcakes, whoopie pies, macarons, and a single-tier sweetheart cake, and everything was absolutely incredible. The cake was stunningly beautiful, but it tasted even better—every bite was perfection. Sweetened Memories was so easy to work with, and every flavor we tried was amazing. If you’re considering a dessert bar or cupcakes for any event, I can’t recommend them enough. They truly made our special day even sweeter!
Alexandria B., 2 years ago
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C3 Confections, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (32 reviews)
Ludowici, GA
  • Starts at $350

At C3 Confections, LLC. every product is meticulously crafted from scratch using high-quality ingredients. This artisanal approach ensures superior taste, freshness, and customization compared to mass-produced alternatives. Our commitment to making everything from scratch sets us apart in the market, resonating with customers who appreciate authenticity and premium craftsmanship. All of my products are crafted using top-notch quality ingredients, ensuring exceptional taste and freshness. I prioritize using premium ingredients to create a superior culinary experience that delights and satisfies discerning tastes.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our two-tier lemon blueberry wedding cake was absolutely perfect! From the moment we saw it, we knew we’d made the right choice. The lemon cake was light, moist, and full of bright flavor, while the blueberries added the perfect pop of sweetness. The balance between tart and sweet was heavenly, and the buttercream was silky and not overly sugary—just right. Not only did it taste incredible, but it was also beautifully presented—elegant, fresh, and exactly what we envisioned for our special day. Every guest who had a slice commented on how delicious it was. It truly was everything we hoped for and more. We couldn’t be happier!
Megan G., 8 months ago
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My Sugar Wishes 
Rating: 4.9 (32 reviews)
Houston, TX
  • Starts at $5

My Sugar Wishes is an award winning cake studio that creates unique designs to reflect the personal style of the bride and groom. Bring us details about your wedding and we'll create the perfect cake for your celebration. The magic begins with the complimentary cake tasting and design consultation where we listen to your vision and answer all your questions. This includes sampling freshly made cakes and savory buttercreams that will excite your tastebuds. On the big day we will carefully deliver your cake to be picture perfect!!

Awarded Best of Zola
Connie did an AMAZING job on our wedding cake & the grooms cake! Love the look, very soft taste & very delicious!! ️Highly recommend!
Evette N., 2 years ago
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Sweet E's Pastries 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
Green Bay, VA
  • Starts at $4

Sweet E's Pastries is a small, family-owned husband and wife team who love creating desserts that are both visually captivating and delicious. E is short for Erin who has loved to bake since her grandma first tied her apron strings when she was little! Her husband Allen is often busy behind the scenes, building display pieces, keeping track of inventory, taste testing (quality control!), and delivering the goods.

Awarded Best of Zola
Erin was so wonderful to work with this past weekend for our wedding! She responded to all emails super quick, and even tied our wedding colors into the wrappers for our cupcakes! We ordered the Black Forest cupcakes and Reece's cheese cake, which were both absolutely delicious!
Jordyn H., 8 months ago
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Barnett Sweets & Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (27 reviews)
Krum, TX
  • Starts at $5
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Established in 2020, our brand was built on a passion for exceptional craftsmanship, timeless design, and elevated confections. Each dessert is thoughtfully created to transform meaningful celebrations into unforgettable experiences, blending artistry with the finest ingredients and meticulous attention to detail. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our creations are designed to complement life’s most cherished moments with elegance and intention. Our commitment is simple — to deliver desserts that are not only beautiful, but truly memorable.

Wonderful experience from start to finish. The cakes were gorgeous, delicious, and a highlight of our wedding day!!
Megan E., 5 days ago
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Sweets by Zeek 
Rating: 5.0 (25 reviews)
Irving, TX
  • Starts at $500

Cake for breakfast? Why not! Hi, I'm Lauren a sweets baker! I love all things cookies, cakes, and sprinkles. I specialize in wedding cakes and hand decorated cookies. I have been in the sweets business for 4 years now. My recipes are all handcrafted, with many hours dedicated to the fantastic flavors my cakes and cookies have! My sweets not only taste amazing, but look stunning as well, making your guests want to eat dessert first!

Awarded Best of Zola
Lauren is the best! Her process is so seamless which is very helpful with crazy wedding planning. We started with a small cake tasting with a few different flavors, buttercreams, and a filling. We were able to take it to-go and enjoy the cake tasting together at home! We ended up choosing vanilla cake with raspberry filling and vanilla buttercream. I sent her an inspo picture of what I was going for as far as cake detailing and floral placement. My wedding cake came out just like the picture! Not only is she detail oriented but her cake is one of the best cakes I’ve ever had!! She truly is amazing and brought my dream wedding cake to life. We also had a few dozen of her delicious cupcakes as well. We went with chocolate and coconut and they turned out to be a big hit at the wedding. Thank you again Lauren!!3
Maddie E., 2 years ago
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Natasha's Treats 
Rating: 5.0 (25 reviews)
San Jose, CA

    Raised in Ukraine, I grew up loving the delectable European cakes my mother would bake from scratch. This experience cultivated my love for sweets and baking, and taught me to appreciate desserts that offer both exceptional flavor and just the right amount of sweetness.

    Awarded Best of Zola
    Natasha's Treats is your go to vendor for ANY type of dessert! She was so immensely helpful with all of our dietary restrictions and created the most beautiful vegan cake for us! She also made vegan cupcakes, gluten free cupcakes and an assortment of regular for all of our guests and they were completely cleared out by the end of the night! Everyone said how delicious they were and I absolutely agree!! Our vegan cake was strawberry shortcake and our vegan cupcakes were red velvet. The icing on both were incredible but especially the red velvet!! Our guests also couldn't tell that something was vegan or gluten free and we're raving about how delicious it was. So much gratitude to Natasha for all of her help making sure I could eat our desserts and ENJOY them!!! Thank you Natasha!!!! Also the pictures are from the day after as we enjoyed the rest of the cake with my family but the presentation day of was stunning!!!
    Emma B., 2 years ago
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    Frosted Swirl Cupcakes 
    Rating: 5.0 (24 reviews)
    Westfield, MA
    • Starts at $100

    Frosted Swirl is a licensed and certified residential kitchen located in Westfield, Massachusetts. I am a baker at heart who loves all sweets! I specialize in gourmet cupcakes but also offer other treats. Using the highest quality ingredients, I give classic flavors a modern twist to produce truly delicious cupcakes and baked goods that are perfect for your special occasion. All cupcakes, frosting and baked goods are made from scratch and baked fresh to order. Contactless porch pickup or delivery & setup is available. Frosted Swirl is a perfect addition for your party, wedding, bridal or baby shower, graduation or any special occasion!

    Awarded Best of Zola
    Frosted Swirl Cupcakes was a dream to work with. Valerie was super kind, professional and her work speaks for itself. The cupcakes were delicious at the wedding and we truly enjoyed the service provided for our special day. If you're looking for creative flavors, Frosted Swirl Cupcakes is the vendor for you.
    Sommers S., 2 years ago
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    Sweet Greene Cupcakery, LLC 
    Rating: 4.9 (23 reviews)
    Alexandria, VA
    • Starts at $500

    At Sweet Greene Cupcakery we specialize in edible artistry to create unique and delicious desserts to make your event’s dessert table stand out. I was born into baking and while my love started as a way to satisfy my sweet tooth and cravings, it grew to a love of the artistry of baking, the experimentation of flavor profiles, and the desire to find new ways to design edible creations that were unique.

    Awarded Best of Zola
    Sweet Greene was a delight to work with provided us with the best wedding cake we could have ever hoped for! Cheryl was very thorough with us for planning our perfect cake and from the moment we had our tasting we knew that Sweet Greene was the cake for us. She has a great variety of flavors and all of them are delicious! We also absolutely loved the design for our cake and were thrilled with the final result. We can not recommend going with Sweet Greene enough!
    Brian C., a month ago
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    Caketini Bar. Co by Jayna & Joey 
    Rating: 5.0 (22 reviews)
    San Marcos, TX

      Caketini Bar. Co by Jayna & Joey offers a unique, fun, one of a kind cake experience for you and your guests. You choose 4 cake flavors, fillings, frostings, and toppings. We create a custom menu to place on the cake bar that we bring to your event. Each guest then comes up and tells us their favorite combination, we make it and serve it to them in a cute martini glass and off they go to enjoy their very own Caketini Creation. However we do offer a 2 tier cake for the traditional cutting and photos in addition to our Caketini Bar. Let your guests choose the cake they love! Not what's chosen for them!

      Awarded Best of Zola
      Caketini Bar. Co by Jayna & Joey was a wonderful addition to our wedding day. Their communication was quick, responsive, and informative, making the process of ordering our wedding cake and desserts easy. The final products were absolutely delicious, with a unique and varied selection that delighted both us and our guests. Jayna was amazing to work with, and we had no issues at all. My nephew has a nut allergy, and they made sure everything was properly separated to accommodate his needs. We highly recommend Caketini Bar. Co for any couple planning their wedding! Genuinely!!!!
      Katherine L., 4 months ago
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      Bredenbeck's Bakery 
      Rating: 4.9 (23 reviews)
      Philadelphia, PA
      • Starts at $5

      You want your wedding day to be perfect.... so. do. we. Since 1889, we’ve been welcoming customers to our historic shop in the heart of Chestnut Hill. We keep those customers coming back with our friendly service and our exquisite desserts. Let us work with you to create your dream wedding cake--and make it better than you could have ever imagined.

      I just used Bredenbeck's for my wedding and could not have been happier with the cakes they made for us! We did a three tiered cake as well as a sheet cake so we could offer multiple flavors to our guests. Everyone LOVED the cakes, we have received multiple requests for the name of the bakery we used! Both cakes were absolutely delicious, moist and were still amazing days after our event! Our tiered cake was beautiful, and looked exactly like our inspiration photos. We did the at home tasting box which was a super cute, fun, wedding date night! Bredenbeck's was easy to work with, delivered the cakes with no issue, and made an absolutely delicious product!
      Julie H., 8 months ago
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      Bake My Day 
      Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)
      Westminster, CO
      • Starts at $8

      My name is Cami and I am the face behind the goodies! I have been creating custom treats for over 10 years all over the Denver Metro area. I have always had a passion for baking and creating beautiful desserts so I decided to turn my passion into a career! I pride myself in using quality ingredients, working closely with my customers, and creating a truly sweet experience for any special occasion. I look forward to working with you, and thank you for giving me the opportunity to "Bake Your Day" a little sweeter.

      Awarded Best of Zola
      Cami was excellent to work woth! She communicated clearly and responded timely. She was accommodating to my schedule and made me feel comfortable planing everything from a different state. She was very helpful in planning for serving sizes and delivery and answered all questions I sent her way. We did a cake tasting and were blown away with every sample! She set up the display beautifully! We received so many compliments on the cake (vanilla/bavarian cream/fresh strawberries) and cupcakes (s’mores) by both kids and adults! Can’t thank her enough!
      Lisa C., 2 years ago
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      Twin Treats 
      Rating: 5.0 (22 reviews)
      Shelbyville, TN

        Twin Treats specializes in dessert tables because we believe options are FUN! We love putting together a beautiful spread full of special treats that are a hit with our couples and guests alike. There is nothing ordinary about a Twin Treats dessert table!

        Awarded Best of Zola
        Amy was an absolute joy to work with! Because my husband is Peruvian American, we really wanted to have a dessert table at our reception (a Peruvian wedding tradition). We spent months trying to figure out how to make it happen without success when, miraculously, we stumbled upon Twin Treats on Zola. We reached out to Amy, who responded within hours. We were in Nashville for the weekend for wedding planning, and Amy threw together a tasting box for us with barely any notice. Every single dessert we sampled was scrumptious - it was difficult to choose only a handful for our wedding reception! For the big day, Amy went above and beyond, even learning how to make a traditional Peruvian cookie (the "alfajor") for the dessert table. She totally understood our vision for our wedding cake, too. The entire dessert table turned out beautifully - everything looked so appetizing that guests actually started sampling the desserts before we had cut the cake! We had to shoo them back to their seats :) We are SO grateful that we found Amy! Twin Treats added that special touch that made our big day extra sweet. If you're looking for a unique, beautiful, and delicious option for your wedding desserts, we absolutely recommend Twin Treats!
        Rachel H., 2 years ago
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        Crumbs & Crumbles 
        Rating: 5.0 (21 reviews)
        Winchester, VA
        • Starts at $500

        At Crumbs & Crumbles we believe that anything from a bakery should remind you of mornings in family kitchens, of holidays shared around the table, of that one thing that tasted better than anything you could imagine. ​ We want you to experience a sense of nostalgia mixed with adventure when you try our food. We want to recreate memories for you and encourage new ones. Baked goods bring people together! And we would love to be a part of those moments with you.

        Awarded Best of Zola
        We could not have asked for a better wedding cake. Shanna and Dakota brought our vision to life so wonderfully. The entire process was easy start to finish. We are from out of state, but they were able to mail samples to us directly which was great for the decision making process. Chocolate cake with raspberry filling is absolutely the way to go! Loved by all at the reception.
        Deven C., 2 years ago
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        Sugar Crystles 
        Rating: 5.0 (21 reviews)
        Litchfield, CT
        • Starts at $4

        Sugar Crystles is a wedding confectionery company in New Milford, CT. This budding bakery is owned and run by me, Crystle, and I am industry professional with years of cake-making in my repertoire. Using my skills, I do my best to craft stunning wedding cakes and delectable desserts that will have you and your guests wanting more. I create a variety of desserts and cakes for any special occasion with various techniques. From icing-covered sugar cookies to a variety of desserts for a buffet, I do it all. I also specialize in gluten and dairy free. I will cater to any flavor or design of your choice. Cake tastings are also available

        Awarded Best of Zola
        Sugar Crystles was a dream to work with for our wedding. Her communication was prompt and friendly, and the quality of her work was absolutely gorgeous - exactly what we had envisioned. Crystle worked closely with us to determine our vision, and then followed through flawlessly, delivering two different delicious flavors of cake that wowed our guests. We're honestly not sure whether the taste or the look was better! The delivery was seamless, and the end result was a stunning centerpiece for our special day. We couldn't have asked for a better cake experience.
        Julia L., a year ago
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        Buttrcream Cakes 
        Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
        Los Angeles, CA
        • Starts at $300

        We're a Los Angeles-based small family business focused on desserts for weddings and events. Serving the Greater Los Angeles area Full service from planning, set up and breakdown. We offer tastings and consultation.

        Awarded Best of Zola
        Buttrcream Cakes created the wedding cake of my dreams! From the moment I saw it, I was stunned by its beauty—it was truly a work of art. We chose a four-tier naked cake with lemon vanilla flavor, and every bite was delicious. The cake was delicately decorated with figs, berries, and a touch of greenery, bringing a natural elegance that matched our theme perfectly. The balance of flavors was spot-on, with the lemon and vanilla shining through in every bite. Perfection in every way! Thank you, Buttrcream Cakes, for making our wedding day even more special.
        Brittany P., 2 years ago
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        Alchemy Bake Lab 
        Rating: 4.9 (19 reviews)
        KATY, TX
        • Starts at $500

        Alchemy Bake Lab is the largest Mini Treat Dealer® in Texas, based right here in Houston! We LOVE to create Instagram-worthy dessert bars for weddings, bridal showers, and parties all over Texas! Our dessert menu boasts over 90 delicious mini treats to build your custom dessert bar with and we also offer wedding packages to help with the decision process!

        Awarded Best of Zola
        Alchemy Bake Lab provided the mini cake and mini desserts for our wedding a few weekends ago. We had SO much fun coming to the bakery for our tasting! They really made us feel so special. We had such a hard time deciding what to choose because literally everything was so good! On the day of our wedding, they showed up on time and set everything up beautifully. We had so many guests tell us how much they loved the desserts and variety. We highly recommend Alchemy for ANY event! Also, pop into their bakery in person. It is the cutest place and they have amazing coffee to go with your desserts!
        Jennifer H., 2 years ago
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        Kaly's Cakes and Bakes 
        Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
        WATERTOWN, MA
        • Starts at $10

        I am a small, one woman-operated home bakery that specializes in custom buttercream cakes and macarons for birthdays, engagement parties, and small weddings. I began as a cake artist in 2020 and have fallen in love with creating realistic buttercream flowers and piping vintage-style Lambeth cakes.

        Awarded Best of Zola
        10000% Recommend Kaly’s Cakes and Bakes for your next wedding/event! You can really tell that Kaly takes so much time and effort to create these amazing works of art! From the very start she was helpful/attentive in creating my dream wedding cake. The cake was fully customizable with options for colors, flower types, tiers, etc, and the result was exactly what we had hoped for! Everyone at the wedding was talking about how beautiful it was and how detailed the flowers were. For flavors we opted for raspberry vanilla and it was delicious! I would definitely order a cake from this business again!
        Sarah W., a year ago
        Shannon Turner Cakes 
        Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
        Acworth, GA
        • Starts at $7
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        Please visit my website, which includes my complete portfolio, pricing details, and planning tools. Contact me after browsing my portfolio to discuss your vision and ensure your date is available. I've been creating wedding cakes in Atlanta since 2017. I take one wedding per date, so you get my complete focus. I age my own double-fold vanilla extract for 2+ years using organic, fair-trade beans. Designs range from clean modern to ornate vintage florals. Best of Georgia 2023, 2024, 2025. Five-star rated. Dates book 12-18 months ahead. Check if yours is available and explore my portfolio at my website or by searching for Shannon Turner Cakes.

        Awarded Best of Zola
        Shannon Turner Cakes was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding desserts. From the very first interaction, their communication was always timely and highly detailed, helping us navigate the many design options and customize the perfect treats for our big day. The quality of their work was truly top tier - they were dedicated to creating something individualized and beautiful that perfectly captured our vision, including incorporating our beloved dogs into the design. The final cakes and desserts were not only stunning, but delicious as well. Shannon herself is amazing and so sweet, and we are so grateful for the care and attention she put into making our wedding day extra special. We couldn't recommend Shannon Turner Cakes more highly!
        Marilynn C., 2 years ago
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        The Naked Cupcake 
        Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
        Orlando, FL
        • Starts at $5

        We here at The Naked Cupcake just LOVE weddings! I mean, what’s not to love?! It truly is the #bestdayever and we would be honored to be a part of your special day. We promise to make the cake (or cupcakes…or both!) of your wedding day dreams with love and care. AND ☝️it will not only look great, it will taste amazing and wow your guests!

        Awarded Best of Zola
        As a bride in need of a gluten free wedding cake, I knew finding the right bakery would be a challenge. Naked Cupcake did a wonderful job meeting my dietary needs. The tasting options were comprehensive and delicious! On wedding day, my cake was beautiful and exactly as ordered!
        Emily E., a year ago

        About wedding cakes & desserts

        How much do wedding cakes cost?

        Wedding cakes can range from $3–$15 per serving. Tiered cakes are more expensive than sheet cake styled cakes.

        How should we cut our wedding cake?

        Traditionally, you’d do a ceremonial cutting first, often holding hands on the knife. The caterer then takes the cake away and cuts it into slices to distribute to guests. If you’re slicing it up yourselves, take apart the tiers and cut them into small rectangles. Remember to wrap and freeze the top layer for your anniversary!

        How should we transport our wedding cake?

        Very carefully! Ideally, your cake will be delivered by your bakery, which should have plenty of experience transporting cakes. You can also purchase special boxes made to protect the tiers.

        When should we order our wedding cake?

        Set up tastings (the fun part!) around 7 months out. Once you’ve decided, place your order.