Weddings With Mitten Raised
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Mitten Raised is ready to create the cake of your dreams that will taste as good as it looks too! Although we are based in East Lansing, we have had the privilege of serving beautiful venues all across the Mitten State.
We want your wedding cake be PERFECT. To ensure top notch quality, we limit the number of orders we take to give each custom cake the attention that is required to achieve perfection. We recommend that you make an appointment for a wedding cake tasting and consultation as soon as you’ve locked down your venue and date.
A non-refundable 50% retainer is required to hold your date. All cakes must be paid in full at least two weeks before delivery date, or the order may be cancelled.
How far in advance should I order my cake?
We are often booked months ahead of time, so the sooner you reserve your place on our calendar, the better. We recommend you place your order as soon as you know a date for your event. A 50% non-refundable retainer will reserve your date, allowing you time to finalize the details of the cake later. We suggest reserving your date at least 3 months in advance, although it’s not uncommon for couples to book a year or more in advance. For short notice orders, please place a request on the rare chance that we may be available.
Do you offer delivery?
Yes, we deliver! We prefer to deliver all wedding cakes and most large event cakes, as they may require some set-up. Delivery prices are calculated by travel distance. Long deliveries or out-of-state deliveries may require special arrangements, so please contact us for more information.
Can I pick up my wedding cake?
We don’t recommend this because cakes—especially multi-tiered wedding cakes—are tricky business and can be surprisingly heavy. If you do choose to pick up your cake, know that we are not responsible once it leaves the premises.
Do you ship wedding cakes?
Unfortunately, our wedding cakes would not hold up well if shipped. We can happily arrange a delivery for a small fee!
Do you rent your cake stands?
Yes, absolutely! Just ask. We have several to choose from that can fit any wedding decor.
How do I schedule a cake tasting?
Before setting up a cake tasting, we need to know the date of your wedding, so we can determine whether we’ll be able to make your cake. If we have your big day available, then we will schedule an appointment to discuss all of the details for your event. Our bakers would love to talk with you over email or sit down to bring your ideas to life.
Please plan on about an hour for your consultation—we’ll discuss your overall wedding style, floral theme and your design ideas. Feel free to bring in your invitations or inspiration pictures. We always welcome your ideas and will work with you to tailor a cake that is customized to your tastes. Then you get to taste our cake flavors— while scheduling your appointment, be sure to let us know which flavors you would like to try so that we can have them ready for you!
For cake tastings, we only charge a $25 tasting fee which includes up to three cake flavor choices. Additional guests are welcome, we only ask that you let us know ahead of time. Additional flavors may also be requested for $3 each and we are happy to accommodate custom flavor requests. Because we bake everything fresh for your tasting, if you need to cancel, we ask that you do so at least 48 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment time. We ask that you be prompt to your consultation—being late will not always allow us enough time to give you the attention you deserve.
How much do the cakes cost?
Our wedding cakes are priced according to several different variables such as the number of servings, the complexity of design elements, and any particulars important to the client.
All cakes must be paid off in full with cash, check, debit, or credit card at least two weeks before delivery date, or the order may be cancelled.
Do you require an initial payment for cake orders?
Yes. We require a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the estimated cake order in order to hold your date. Our orders are taken on a first come, first serve basis. We receive a lot of inquiries for dates that are unavailable, so if an order is cancelled at the last minute, we lose business that we could have had from other orders we turned down. For this reason your retainer will not be returned if an order is cancelled. We understand that some clients prefer to have a tasting and shop around before making a final decision, so we ask that any interested clients confirm their order by putting down a retainer within one week of the tasting or appointment, or the order may be cancelled. Wedding cakes must be paid in full two weeks before the date of delivery, unless otherwise arranged. For some last minute cancellations, the full price of the cake may still be charged and is non-refundable.
How do you handle food allergens?
At this time, we do not make any gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan or sugar-free cakes.
Note that many items on our menu contain nuts and/or nut extracts, so please let us know if you have any nut or other allergies when you place your order. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate anyone with severe allergies. We understand that allergies can be very serious and we use products (chocolate, flour, etc…) that may have been manufactured around nut products and all of our baked cakes are made using shared equipment that also processes nuts and gluten. We do not have a dedicated allergen-free kitchen. If you have severe allergies, we would recommend contacting a bakery with a dedicated nut or allergen free kitchen for your cake order.