Sugar Gardens 5.0 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
Pleasanton, CA 94588
925-989-7112
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Sugar Gardens was created to help fill your special day  with endless possibilities and cherished memories.  We  focus on creating breathtaking sugar flowers that will delight and amaze.  Our sugar artist, Jan Loomis, will meet with you to design an unforgettable centerpiece for your joyful occasion.  
 
Jan was featured in several Bay Area newspapers.  The Contra Costa Times said "her creations are so realistic in appearance you can almost smell them . . . she is nothing short of an artist".  In the past three years she has won over 20 first place awards in cake decorating competitions.  In 2008 her work was featured in American Cake Decorating Magazine, and most recently, in the 2009 January/February and March/April editions of Mailbox News Magazine (a national cake decorator publication).

For more information, or to set up an appointment, please contact us at (925) 989-7117, or visit our web site at www.sugargardencakes.com

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Frequently Asked Questions for Wedding Cake
Do you offer private tastings or open house tastings?
Sugar Garden?s complimentary tastings are legendary. By appointment only with a minimum order of $300, this experience offers the pampering every bride deserves.
 
Describe how you price, such as by slice or by tier, for your cakes?
Our cakes are priced per slice. The cost is influenced by the complexity of design and flavor(s) selected.
 
Does the price include the top tier of the cake?
Yes, our pricing includes the top-tier.
 
Do you offer custom cakes, or do you work with pre-designed styles?
We offer custom cake designs only. We do not replicate other sugar artists work. Your cake is uniquely yours.
 
On average, how far in advance of the event do you prepare the cake?
Our cakes are always fresh. They are prepared within 1-2 days of the wedding.
 
How many cakes do you schedule for a typical weekend?
Sugar Gardens clients deserve our undivided attention. For this reason we only accept one cake per weekend. This allows us to remain flexible and helps to ensure that each cake is perfect upon delivery and set-up.
 
Will you work with the client's florist to garnish the cake?
Should you desire fresh flowers for your cake we will be happy to work with your florist to ensure a perfect match of design and scale to complement your cake.
 
Do you offer delivery? If yes, how much is your average delivery fee?
Our delivery fees vary by location. Our minimum fee is $25.00.

Tips and Advice
Individual Cakes as Centerpieces
 
A small centerpiece cake at each table is a growing trend that will delight your guests and add to the magic of your special day. Some brides are selecting this option in lieu of one large wedding cake.   When making your final decision, consider the following:

Size: Your cake size should be in proportion to the size of your tables, place settings and stemware. If you have 8 place settings per table, for example, you would not want a 6 inch cake. Although this size cake serves 8 people, it is no bigger than a salad plate and would get lost among the place settings. If there is stemware on the table, the cake would need to be elevated so as not get overpowered.

Cost: Multiple small cakes require more time, and materials, than a single large cake. This can increase the cost. Each cake must be leveled, iced, decorated and placed on individual cake plates. If the cake needs to be elevated above the stemware, additional supplies are needed.

Number of servings: In order to achieve the overall look for your table, you may need a larger cake, which equates to additional serving sizes. The greater the number of servings, the greater the cost.