CUSTOM CAKES

Check the availability calendar below to see what dates are available for custom cakes. Cakes typically require 1-3 months of lead time. 7 day BARE MINIMUM lead time with a deposit is needed for any custom cake.

If you need a cake on short notice, we always have grab-n-go cakes in-store!

Click “Request a Cake” above to fill out an inquiry. You’ll need to include the date of the event, how many you are trying to feed, budget, and photos of your ideas.

There are 3 forms to fill out: 1 for Mixed items/ 1 for Cakes ONLY/ and 1 for Weddings. Select the form that works best for your event.

Check out our gallery for ideas. We have hundreds of photos of our work!

You’ll receive an auto reply once your inquiry is received. We respond within 3 days to confirm if we can fill the order and to provide pricing options.

If you don’t receive a response, email us at melissa@sweetmelissa.com

You’ll then discuss options with us, and receive an invoice for your final selections. Confirm the details and put down a deposit on the cake. Your order is now locked in!

Deposits must be paid prior to the due date listed on the invoice to book.

It’s event day – time to pick up your beautiful custom cake!

You’ll let us know a pickup time prior to event day. Delivery is available upon request for cakes $500 and up for an additional fee. We are so honored to be part of your celebration.

• 1 week is the BARE minimum lead time for a cake.

• Our cake serving sizes run LARGE: most are 4-5 layers of caker PER CAKE TIER.

• They are TALL cakes, averaging 6 inches tall per tier  (height depends on cake design)

• One serving size slice = about 2 pieces of a standard sheet cake.

We do not offer sheet cakes or ” whipped” icing.