I have a 5 tier wedding cake to deliver this Saturday for a friend of mine. The ceremony is at 5:30pm and guests are expected to arrive at the reception hall around 7pm. I was originally thinking of delivering the cake around 3-3:30pm because it's an hour away and I have to assemble on site (giving myself an hour to set up just in case of mishaps). Do you think that's too early? Should I wait until closer to the reception time?

How early do you deliver big wedding cakes?

Thanks,
Valerie

I have delivered up to 4 hours before the ceremony. This gives me time to correct any wrongs that happened while the cake was in transit to the reception hall.

thanks

I always deliver my cakes chilled. Normally I set up at least 2 hours before sometimes 3 depending on the location. This gives the cake time to come to room temp. If its indoors I would say it would be fine. Good luck!

If you are doweling them and stacking them properly, they should be able to stand straight with no issues for a MONTH! A few hours shouldn't make or break the cake. the only concern with time is if you have a perishable filling in the cake, otherwise I wouldn't worry about it (unless of course it's 100+ degrees out and in a room with no ac!)

Remember to check with the venue tht you can set up on the cake table at that time, or will they need you to leave the cake for them to move...
xx

Awesome....thanks for the quick replies. I was second guessing myself that it might be too early. The only thing I worry about is other vendors coming in and out after I have left and messing something up. But, they shouldn't really be anywhere near the cake table. It's going to be stacked and doweled, so I'm not worried about it tipping over or anything like that.

I just emailed the event coordinator to make sure the A/C will be on. The tables will all be set up the day before, but I'm confirming that too.

Thanks so much!
Valerie

be sur eto take a picture before you leave from all angles!
xx

DITTO for pictures from all angles and show venue background so they'll know for
sure it was in fine shape when you left it.