Company Name: Cakes by Amy
Address: St George, Utah
Contact: amy@cakesbyamy.net
Phone number: 435-862-1356
Years in Business: under a year
Website: http://www.cakesbyamy.com
black and white wedding cake
What first attracted you to work on weddings?
When I got married I didn’t get to choose my cake. My husband hated the flavor and it wasn’t what I would have wanted. I think every bride and groom should choose for themselves and have their cake designed just for them.
How did you get started?
I started by doing birthday cakes for friends and family and it just took off from there.
Where do you get the inspiration for your work?
From my clients. I listen and make suggestions. I am very artsy so it is easy to visualize what they are saying.
What are the hottest trends in weddings right now?
The only trends that really come into play would be colors. Red and black are popular.
Why would a client choose you over your competition?
Because I am new to the business I tend to be less expensive.
white and pink wedding cake
What is the best (most interesting, most inspiring) wedding experience you’ve ever had?
It would have to be when they tell me about themselves and let me design the cake to fit who they are. One cake I’ve done had one tier designed for her, one for him, and one was a combination of the two. I was a very nice and one of a kind cake.
What is the most unusual (craziest, funniest) wedding experience you’ve ever had?
Where their wedding cake looked like a festive birthday cake.
What was your most challenging wedding experience?
That would have to be trying to design a cake when not given much direction. Most brides know what they want but there are some who have a harder time deciding.
Describe your dream wedding experience (what you would most like to be hired to do / to create for a wedding)?
Most of my cakes have been smaller. I would love to create a large cake.
When you work with the couple, what do you like to focus on? What is most important to you?
What they want and envision. It is all about listening and putting together what they want.
After a wedding, how do you know that you have succeeded in your work? When are you most pleased and satisfied with your work?
I am a perfectionist and won’t stop until I achieve that. Unfortunately when doing a cake you’re not there to see the satisfaction and most of the time you don’t hear back from them. But when I am given compliments it is nice to know they were pleased.
What is the best piece of advice you can offer a bride and groom on their wedding day?
When it comes to cakes the best advice I can give is to know your budget before hand so adjustments can be made to fit that budget and their wishes as far as design goes.
What did you do prior to your current work?
Full time stay at home mom.
white and red wedding cake
If you didn’t work on weddings for a living, what would you be doing instead?
I am not sure. I have been looking for a field that uses all of my talents and that will benefit me. I kind of stumbled into this but I am so grateful I did because I absolutely love it!
What are some of your hobbies?
Scrapbooking, art, sewing, floristry, anything crafty, baking.
Describe yourself – what makes you unique and interesting?
Well, my situation may be unique to some. I am still a full time mom and run my business out of my home. A lot of times it just means late nights and lots of help from my very supportive husband and family. I really enjoy what I do and love seeing the end product.
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