TREE HOUSE WEDDING CAKE FAQs

Congratulations on your decision to get married! And thanks, too, for considering Tree House for your wedding cake. We know you've got a lot to think about right now. And probably even more to get done. We try to make selecting a wedding cake as easy—and fun—as possible. We like to schedule cake tastings with those who are considering a Tree House wedding cake in order to assist in the selection of cake flavors and fillings.

We've organized some of the most frequently asked questions we receive below, but the best way to have your questions answered is by giving us call at 505-474-5543. We're happy to hear from you.

What flavors do you offer?
Because each couple is unique, we make all of our wedding cakes to order and don't have a "standard" cake. Each cake is a custom combination of cake, filling, exterior, and décor. Some combinations do tend to be popular for weddings. The following is a list of the most popular wedding flavors and fillings.

Cake flavors	Chocolate devil's food, vanilla bean, orange, lemon and carrot cake (with or without nuts).
Fillings	Chocolate or vanilla buttercream, orange buttercream, lemon buttercream, mocha buttercream, local raspberry jam, dark chocolate ganache, chocolate orange ganache, chocolate rum ganache, cream cheese frosting, and fresh fruit (in season).
Exterior	Vanilla or chocolate buttercream, poured buttercream glaze, chocolate glaze or mocha buttercream. We do not work with rolled fondant.
Décor	Decoration varies with each cake. The most popular at our shop have been swiss dot, round tip scroll piping, paper flowers, and fresh flowers. However, decoration is limited only by the imagination as just about anything can be done. Please see our photo gallery for samples and call us with any questions you may have. We also do marzipan flowers and figurines and gumpaste flowers.

Are your cakes organic?
Yes. All of our cakes are 100% organic and made with local wheat. There may be some special requests that can not be filled with organic ingredients —marzipan is one example. If this is a concern of yours let us know and we'll be sure to talk to you about it.

Do you make cakes for people with food allergies?
Certainly. We have made gluten-free cakes for people sensitive to gluten, low-glycemic cakes for those with diabetes, and vegan cakes for those who choose not to eat animal products. We'll cater to your special requests, as we want to be certain that the cakes we make are enjoyed.

My fiancé wants a Woodland Fairy/Baseball/Star Wars - themed cake. Do you fulfill unusual cake requests?
Although we can't say we've heard it all, we certainly hope to. We would love to help make your wedding ceremony fit with your unique sensibilities. If that includes covering your cake with marzipan mushrooms, we're happy to do it. Talk to us about your special requests, and don't be shy. While you may be the first couple to ask for Conan the Barbarian and Xena Warrior Princess action figures on the top of your cake, someone else has made a request equally "unusual." We think they're all great.

And if you'd rather have cupcakes, pie, or even chocolate chip cookies at your wedding, we can do that, too.

I'm having a large wedding. How large do you make your cakes?
The cake sizes we make are 16", 14", 12", 10", 9", 8", 6", (round or square) and 4" (round only) in diameter. Half sheet service cakes are also available and feed 60-75 people. Service cake prices start at $2.00/person. Having service cakes in addition to a presentation cake is an economical choice for large weddings.

How much does a wedding cake cost?
Prices for wedding cakes start at $8.00 per person. Service cakes start at $2.00 per portion. Keep in mind that cake sizes and number of guests do not always match up. You may want to have a little extra or go under if there will be a dessert course at your reception. There is no delivery or set up charge for in-town weddings. The delivery charge for weddings outside of the city limits depends on the distance traveled. (For a laugh, ask me to tell you about the time I delivered a cake—in the wing storage of a 12-seat plane—to Tortola, B.V.I.)

Do I have to pay for my cake when it's ordered?
We require $100 deposit to hold the date for your wedding. In the event that an order be cancelled, we cannot return the deposit. The full price of the wedding cake must be paid by the wedding date.

Can I try some of your cakes before I make a decision?
By all means! We love arranging tastings and meeting with couples face-to-face. It helps us better understand what you're looking for and answer any questions you'll have. Please call us at 505.474.5543 to make an appointment for a tasting. We look forward to hearing from you!