The Experience

A wedding cake commission is a collaborative process—bringing together architectural scale, personal narrative, and historic sugarcraft to anchor your reception.

The Design Consultation

Your journey begins with a private consultation with Master Sugar Artist Suzanne Thorp at our studio in rural Greater Manchester (or via virtual appointment for international clients). Here, we explore your venue architecture, floral styling, color palettes, and personal vision—translating your ideas into an original, bespoke design concept.

The Tasting Experience

A luxury wedding cake must taste as extraordinary as it looks. You will be invited to indulge in a curated tasting menu featuring our signature sponge pairings and house-made preserves—crafted using fine, ethically sourced regional ingredients.

The Craft and Creation

Once your design and flavour profile are finalized, Suzanne personally brings your commission to life. Combining modern hand-piped royal icing with individually sculpted sugar botanicals, every detail is executed with meticulous balance and precision in our studio.

Seamless Venue Delivery and Styling

On the morning of your wedding, Suzanne and her team personally manage logistics, transport, and hand-assembly at your venue. We liaise directly with your planner and floral designers to ensure your cake is perfectly positioned as the showstopping centerpiece of your reception.

Distinction and Assurance

To maintain uncompromising quality and detail, Suzanne accepts a strictly limited number of bespoke commissions each season.

 Commission Baseline: Bespoke wedding cake commissions start from £2,000.

 Studio Location: Consultations take place by appointment at our Greater Manchester studio.

 Venue Partners: Full risk assessment, £2M public liability insurance, and venue coordination documentation are provided directly to your planner upon booking.

ENQUIRE ABOUT YOUR DATE

Ready To Begin?

Check Date Availability

Bespoke commissions, limited per season

Submit your event date, venue details and estimated guest count via our online enquiry form

Private Consultation and Tasting

In person or virtual

Meet with Suzanne to review design sketches and sample our seasonal flavour portfolio

Design Finalisation and Reservation

Securing your date

Approve your final artistic blueprint and place your booking fee to secure your date