How Far in Advance Should You Order a Custom Cake with the Cake Mint?
- thecakemint
- Mar 31
- 3 min read
How Far in Advance Should You Order a Custom Cake with the Cake Mint?
When planning a celebration, one of the most common questions is: “When should I order my cake?”
The short answer? The sooner, the better.
At The Cake Mint, we recommend placing your custom cake order at least 2 weeks in
advance to ensure availability and allow enough time to design and prepare your cake with care.
Why Ordering Early Matters
Custom cakes are more than just dessert—they’re designed specifically for your event. From flavor selection to design details, every element is thoughtfully planned and created just for you.
Ordering early allows time for:
Designing your cake
Sourcing materials or specialty ingredients
Securing your order for your desired event date
Making any adjustments without stress
The earlier you book, the more flexibility we have to bring your vision to life exactly as you imagine it.
When You May Need Even More Time
While 2 weeks is the minimum, some orders may require additional time, especially if your cake includes:
Intricate or detailed designs
Custom toppers or decorative elements
Specialty or custom flavor requests (which may require testing or development)
Materials or ingredients that need to be ordered and shipped
The more detailed the design, the more time is needed to execute it beautifully.
What Can Delay the Booking Process?
To ensure your order is secured, it’s important to move through the process in a timely manner. A few things that can slow things down include:
Changes to your cake design after the initial request
Waiting on inspiration photos or final details
Custom flavor development
Delays in submitting your deposit or final payment
Because availability is limited, delays can sometimes result in your desired date no longer being open.
How to Place Your Order
Getting started is simple!
To request a quote, send an email to info@thecakemint.com with the following details:
Your name
Event date and time
Estimated number of guests
Desired flavors
Event location
Inspiration photos (if available)
Any additional details about your event or design
Providing as much information as possible helps ensure you receive the most accurate quote. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.
Securing Your Order
To reserve your event date, a 50% deposit is required. This deposit officially secures your spot on the calendar.
Here’s what to keep in mind:
The remaining balance is due 2 weeks prior to your event
Orders under $100 require full payment at booking
Orders placed within 2 weeks of the event require full payment up front
Payments can be made securely online or in person (cash accepted; no checks)
Please note: Deposits are non-refundable, and orders cannot be fulfilled if the final balance is not paid by the deadline.
Final Thoughts
If you take one thing away from this, don’t wait until the last minute to order your cake.
Booking early not only guarantees your date but also allows the time needed to create a cake that is just as beautiful and memorable as your celebration.
Let’s Create Something Sweet
Planning a celebration in South Florida? The Cake Mint is here to bring your vision to life with a custom cake designed just for you.
Submit your inquiry today to get started.
Serving South Florida with custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, baby showers, and special events.