Planning your wedding cake should feel exciting, not overwhelming. At Bluebell Kitchen, our wedding cake consultations are designed to be relaxed, friendly and completely centred around you. This is true whether we’re meeting in person at our cake studio in Maidstone, Kent or chatting online from the comfort of your own home.
This is the perfect way to to explore ideas, talk flavours, ask questions and feel confident that your wedding cake is in safe, experienced hands. Your wedding cake consultation is above all about one of the tastiest and fun parts of your wedding day.
Why your wedding cake consultation matters
Your wedding cake is more than just dessert, it’s part of the story of your day. A consultation allows us to truly understand your style, your plans and what’s important to you, so we can design your wedding cake that feels beautifully personal.
“We knew we liked your designs but we weren’t fully sure exactly what we wanted, so getting to talk through options and see some designs really helped us narrow down to the final design.”
Freya and Harry, Bradbourne House
You don’t need to have everything figured out before we meet. Many couples come with a few ideas, colours or inspiration images, whilst others come with none at all. Both are absolutely fine. It isn’t uncommon for our couples to be unsure on where to start. If you’re worried about coming to your Kent wedding cake consultation with a blank page…don’t be! It’s our job and part of the fun to spend time chatting and teasing out what you love. We’ll gently guide you through the process and help bring everything together in a way that feels effortless.
(Click to read more about Freya and Harry’s hand painted marble wedding cake at their Bradbourne House Wedding)
Meeting you in person or online – whatever works best for you
We love welcoming couples into our studio in Maidstone, Kent whenever possible. Seeing cakes up close, viewing sugar flower work and chatting face-to-face helps create a really personal connection.
However, if you’re planning your wedding from further afield, or life is simply busy, online consultations work just as beautifully. Many of our couples plan weddings across the world and still enjoy the full Bluebell Kitchen experience. We have been known to have a wedding cake consultation at 7 am UK time!
(Click to read more about Khristianne and Glen’s festival wedding at Longton Wood)
What happens during your wedding cake consultation?
Our consultations are calm, informal and tailored to you. There’s no rush, no pressure ,just a conversation about your wedding cake.
1. Getting to Know You and Your Wedding
We’ll start by chatting about your wedding plans as a whole. About your venue, season, guest numbers and overall feel of the day. This helps us ensure your cake complements everything perfectly. This isn’t just because we’re nosy! It’s because we know that you value your wedding cake as one part of a whole vision for your wedding. A personally designed piece of art in its own right as opposed to just an addition to the corner of the room.
2. Exploring Design Ideas and Inspiration
Bring inspiration images, colour palettes or mood boards if you have them or simply talk us through what you love (and of course what you don’t!) We’ll explore styles, finishes and design elements together, always keeping your wedding aesthetic in mind.
“They (Erica and Charlie) were super responsive and we quickly set up a call to brainstorm our ideas and design wishes. We felt both of them instantly “got” us and our idea of our dream cake, understood the aesthetic we were striving towards and made our dreams reality.”
Maria and Kit
3. Talking Through Size, Style and Practical Details
We’ll guide you through portion sizes, tier arrangements, display options and logistics so nothing feels confusing or overwhelming.
4. Tasting and Choosing Flavours
Wedding cake tasting boxes can be enjoyed at home, allowing you to savour flavours together in your own time. We’ll discuss flavour pairings and seasonal options to help you choose combinations you truly love. Take your time tasting the flavours you’ve chosen. Get other people’s opinions – we find Dads are secretly great at choosing the best flavours!
“We really enjoyed [the] consultation and found it really helpful going through everything together, and loved [the] taster box of samples to help choose flavours.”
Cheryl and Daniel, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
(Click to read more about Cheryl and Daniel, whose wedding cake was an all-white delight full of texture and detail)
Do We Need to Prepare Anything in Advance?
Not at all. If you’d like to bring inspiration images or ideas, that’s lovely but it’s not expected. Many couples arrive with just a date and venue, and we take it from there.
Our role is to guide you gently, answer your questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.
“…whilst we got ideas from Pinterest you really made sure the design was going to be unique to us….”
Susie and Nick, The Old Kent Barn
(Click to read more about Susie and Nick’s glorious blue and white wedding cake inspired by their shared love of the Netherlands)
Can We Have a Wedding Cake Consultation If We’re Not Local?
Absolutely. Virtual wedding cake consultations are a popular option for couples planning from outside Kent or juggling busy schedules.
With tasting boxes sent ahead of time and a relaxed video call, you’ll still receive the same personal guidance, creative input and care just from wherever suits you best.
Our Approach – Calm, Personal and Never Overwhelming
We believe wedding planning should feel enjoyable. Throughout your consultation, we act as your calm wedding cake experts. We’ll share sharing our experience, offering honest advice and supporting your decisions without ever overwhelming you.
From your first enquiry to your wedding day delivery, we’re here to make the process feel smooth, reassuring and genuinely enjoyable.
Ready to Book Your Wedding Cake Consultation?
If you’d love to chat about your wedding cake ideas, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Whether in person or online, we look forward to guiding you through the planning and creating something truly special for your day at your Kent wedding cake consultation.
Photos: Rebecca Douglas Photography, Fiona Kelly Photography, Kerry Ann Duffy Photography, Tell Your Story Photography, Jade Greenwood Photography, Ollie Knight Photography, The Springles Photography
