How are your cakes different from a supermarket or commercial bakery?
All of our cakes are made to order so they are as fresh as possible using the highest
quality ingredients.  In many supermarkets, the cakes are shipped in frozen.  

These cakes are often thawed and refrozen several times before the customer ever gets it.  

I also use the best quality ingredients and offer flavors you will not find in a supermarket bakery.  

How long has Cake Creations Dessert Haven been in business?

We've been in business for over 12 years.

What is the base price for your cakes?
Wedding cake prices start at $4.00 per serving.  The cost varies depending on if you
want specialty flavors and what type of decorations you would like.

Our wedding sheet cake prices start at $80.00 for a half sheet & $100.00 for a full sheet

These are double layer sheet cakes with a filling to match your wedding cake.

Do you make fondant decorated cakes?
Yes, we design cakes that are covered in fondant, or we can design a cake that is iced
in buttercream that just uses fondant as a decoration such as bows or stripes.

What exactly is fondant?
Fondant is a sugar dough that is rolled out and placed upon the iced cake for an
incredibly smooth finish.

Do you make cupcake wedding /birthday cakes?
Yes, we do make cupcake wedding cakes also.  We have a special stand on which they  
are displayed. Often a bride will request a small two tier cake on the top level of the cupcake stand.  

This serves two purposes.  First, the top tier is saved for the one year anniversary.  

Second, the lower tier is used for pictures in the ceremonial cutting of the cake.

What is a groom's cake and do you make them?
A groom's cake is traditionally a chocolate cake iced in chocolate buttercream.  It is
always smaller than the bridal cake, usually about 1/4 - 1/3  of the size.  Yes, groom's
cakes are available upon request.

What are my wedding cake display options?
Your cake can be separated by pillars, stacked, or on separate cake stands.  

The most popular design right now is stacked.  

Sometimes,the top tier of the cake is separated by pillars.

How much is the stand rental fee?
There is no rental fee of basic pillars and plates.  

There is a rental fee for plateau bases, fountains, fountain stands
and any cascading or satellite systems.  The fee is $35.00

Who decorates the cake table?
All fabric, lights, flowers, greenery, or anything else on or around the cake for
decorating purposes is the responsibility of the bride/groom, or their decorator and
florist.  Keep in mind that a white cake will blend into a white table cloth.  Ask your florist
to set greenery, flowers or fabric accents around the base to set off your cake.   

What are some options for cake toppers?
Topper options to use are a traditional or custom bride and groom ornament, flowers,
bows, monograms, or cake jewelry.  Please let me know which you choose, as this will
affect the cake.  If a cake topper other than bows or flowers are used, it is the
responsibility of the bride/groom to get it to the reception before the cake is set up, or
get it to us a month before the wedding.     

If I want fresh flowers on my cake, who places them on?
Your florist is responsible for placing flowers on your cake.  After you have settled on a
cake design, let your florist know the size of the tiers and the design you choose, so
he/she can bring enough flowers to decorate your cake.

If you decide to purchase your fresh flowers from us, we will design the flowers on your cake.

If you are purchasing your flowers from a florist and they are not available to place the flowers on the cake for you, we can place it for you.

Your flowers need to be dropped off at our shop the day before the wedding. We will not do any kind of floral decorating on the cake at the reception.

Is it safe to place fresh flowers on a cake?
Not all flowers are safe to place on a cake.  Speak with your florist about safety concerns.  

Flowers that have be sprayed with pesticides should not be placed on your cake.  

Some flowers are toxic for people and their juices may leach into your cake and possibly make people sick.  

Your florist will know which flowers are toxic for people and should not be placed on a cake.

Who supplies the ribbon that I want on my cake?
We suggest that you supply the ribbon for your cake.  This ensures that the ribbon is
the exact color and size that you want.  Once we know the size and shape of your cakes,
I will let you know the amount of ribbon to purchase.

Can you match my wedding colors?
We can match our cake to your colors.  Bringing in a color sample is the best way to get it to match as closely as possible.

What shapes can my cake be?
We have a variety of styles to choose from for your wedding cake.  Cake shapes include
round, heart, square, petal, or hexagon and in a variety of sizes (cupcakes too).

Can I have multiple shapes in my design?
Yes, the tiers of your cake can be of various shapes at no additional charge.

Can I have different tiers of my cake different flavors?
Flavors for the filling, frosting, and cake can be mixed and matched to your
specifications.  It is suggested that you limit your cake flavors to just three.  It becomes
very hectic during the reception trying to serve a variety of flavors, and some guests
often want to try the different flavors, in which case you may end up short.

Can you also make decorated sugar cookies for favors at my wedding?
Yes, we do decorated sugar cookie favors.  We have an assortment of shapes and
decorating designs to choose from.

How much is delivery and set-up?
Wedding cake delivery and set-up start at $40.00.

Prices vary depending on the location and the distance of your reception.

What is the minimum order time?
Wedding cake orders must be placed a minimum of 6 months before the event.  Showers, Graduations
Birthday cakes etc. a minimum of 2 months.  All orders are subject to availability.  

The most popular dates will close about 8-12 months ahead.  

You can check your date's availability on our contact us page.

How do I schedule a consultation?
Just call (808) 988-3200 or e-mail info@cakecreationshawaii.com to setup an appointment time.  

What if I'm too busy for a consultation?
If you are too busy to schedule an appointment, your cake order can be done
completely by phone & e-mail, and payment done over the phone with Visa/ Mastercard. 

What is the deposit to reserve my date?
A 40% deposit of the total order is required to hold your date. This is applied to the cost of your cake.
(This is a non refundable deposit.)

Is there an equipment deposit?
There is an equipment deposit.  The amount varies depending on the equipment used
for the cake.  When all the equipment is returned, clean and undamaged, the deposit
will be completely refunded.

What payment forms are accepted?
We accept cash, check, Visa, Mastercard and/or Debit Cards.    

When is payment due?  
Final Payment is due one month before your wedding.  Your cake will not be made until the
final payment has been made.  If payment is not made two weeks prior to your wedding,
your order will be cancelled and you lose your deposit.

If I only have less than a month before my event, then what forms of payment are accepted?
If your payment is less than a month from your event, Cash or Credit Card Payments only

 

Please Note:  Custom Designed Cakes are in high demand, and we often book several months in advance, the availability of your date is not guaranteed until you have reserved your date with a deposit.   Think it's too late to get your date, call or e-mail us to find out, we may still have your day open!