Reading time: 2 minutes

On today’s episode of Ask the Planner,  we’re talking about wedding desserts: from how to budget for your wedding cake to your cake flavors, cake design, and what NOT to do.

You guys loved Episode 08 with Scratch Bakeshop on wedding desserts, so I brought in another expert. 

Randi Smith is the founder and lead designer at Sugar Euphoria – a boutique wedding cake and confectionery studio in North Carolina. She and I have the same business mentor and I’ve been so impressed by her – her talent, her designs, her hard work, everything. Her cakes are absolutely stunning.

Randi is an island girl who is passionate about celebrating life's big moments. She is obsessed with her family, skincare, and white chocolate lattes. 

This episode was jam-packed full of information! Whether you're just starting to plan your wedding or you're near the finish line, this episode is going to help you piece together what you need for your wedding cake and wedding desserts.

Listen to the episode now

The Highlights: How to Budget For Your Wedding Cake

This is such a great topic because dessert really rounds out the guest’s culinary experience at the wedding, and is going to be one of their last memories of your wedding, but a lot of couples think it’s just about tasting cake and that’s it.

• Meet our guest.  [07:05]
• What should couples do FIRST when thinking about their wedding cake? [10:40]
• How do you budget for your wedding cake? [12:05]
• How should couples calculate or factor in the mini desserts? [17:35]
• What are some flavors that you love that go beyond vanilla? [21:25]
• What about seasonal cake flavors? [21:45]
• How do you incorporate the wedding design into the cake and desserts? Are there ways that you love to make sure the dessert is cohesive with the overall design? [25:50]
• When should couples book their wedding cake baker? [29:35]
• Is there anything else that you wanted to add or we haven’t covered when it comes to your advice? [31:30]
• What moments give you the most joy and are the most meaningful to you? [33:40]

Connect with our guest Randi Smith from Sugar Euphoria!

• Instagram: @sugareuphoria
• Facebook:  @SugarEuphoria 
• Pinterest: @sugareuphoria
• Web:  https://sugareuphoria.com/

Thank you to our podcast sponsors! 

• LoveStream – Get 10% off your virtual wedding package with my code Ask10!
• Zola
• Honeyfund

Don't forget to save this post so you can come back to it again!

LOVE THIS EPISODE? SIGN UP TO GET FREE WEDDING PLANNING ADVICE DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX WEEKLY (TRUST ME, I ONLY GIVE YOU THE GOOD STUFF)!