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On WeddingWire since 2010

Cakes by Carolynn is a family-owned-and-operated wedding cake bakery in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Opened in 1989, this award-winning bakery was founded on the principle that with love, a marriage can endure whatever life throws at it—voted Best of Wedding Cakes, Bride's Choice Awards on Wedding Wire—as well as first prize in the St. Pete Times Cake Tasting Competition—Cakes by Carolynn has proven to be one of the best choices for your wedding cake needs. Described by local newspapers as "elegant, perfect, and then some," you can feel confident that your wedding cake is in good hands.

Services Offered

Cakes by Carolynn offers wedding cake services, not only limited to the towering tiered wedding cakes you might be accustomed to. In addition to beautiful, traditional wedding cakes, you may select assorted cupcakes, cookies, pastries, and even a separate groom's cake. Cake toppers and stands add the perfect finishing touches to these delicious buttercream confections, and they will make sure your cake is a custom reflection of you. As well as complimentary consultations and cake tastings, couples will receive:

  • Delivery
  • Set up
  • Custom designs
  • Nut-free dessert options
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding cakes with buttercream frosting (per slice, without tax)?

$550

Which of the following are included in the cost of the cake?

Top Tier of the Cake

What services do your prices include?

Consultation
Set Up
Tastings - Private

What types of desserts do you provide?

Cookies
Cupcakes
Groom's Cake
Pastries

What services do you provide?

Consultations
Custom Design
Delivery
Setup
Tastings - Private

What cake items do you provide?

Cake Stands
Cake Toppers

What special ingredients do you use?

Fresh Fruit

Are you licensed by the state health department?

Yes
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Reviews of Cakes By Carolynn

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
303 reviews
97% recommend it
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  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Cakes by Carolyn received glowing reviews for their wedding cakes, with multiple customers praising the delicious flavors, moist textures, and beautiful decorations. Reviewers enjoyed the various affordable options and exceptional service, highlighting the prompt email responses, accommodating special requests, and friendly staff. The cakes received high praise for being both visually stunning and mouth-watering, with one guest even dubbing it "the talk of the reception." Overall, Cakes by Carolyn comes highly recommended for couples seeking the perfect wedding cake.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Cakes by Carolyn received glowing reviews for their wedding cakes, with multiple customers praising the delicious flavors, moist textures, and beautiful decorations. Reviewers enjoyed the various affordable options and exceptional service, highlighting the prompt email responses, accommodating special requests, and friendly staff. The cakes received high praise for being both visually stunning and mouth-watering, with one guest even dubbing it "the talk of the reception." Overall, Cakes by Carolyn comes highly recommended for couples seeking the perfect wedding cake.

Sarah
Sarah G. Sent on 07/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best cake ever!

We wanted non traditional cake flavors, lemon blueberry and Pina colada. She did a tasting for us with 5 different flavors and different icing options and her cake was SO flavorful, moist, great texture, icing on point, and her decorations were well done. She had multiple options and all very affordable. Best cake with phenomenal value. We tried a few different cake shops and she exceeded the others by a long shot! Very nice and down to earth.
Theresa
Theresa B. Sent on 10/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Cake

Our wedding looked just how I asked. The cake was delicious, but a little bit dry. The email responses were prompt. She was kind and sweet. When she wasn't sure of something, she asked me. I wasn't sure what to have my cake look like aside from cookie cake and a "naked" look so I had them decorate as needed. They decided to go with some red roses which were very pretty!
Shira
Shira Sent on 11/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Yummy & amazing

Cakes by Carolyn did an amazing job on our wedding cake. It looked amazing and tasted even better! Many of the guests commented on how delicious the cake was. Would recommend to anyone looking for the perfect wedding cake.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

11 Endorsements
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Cakes are always beautiful and delicious! We love having Cakes by Carolynn as a preferred vendor. It's always a pleasure to work with Bonnie and the crew!

StarLite Dining Cruises StarLite Dining Cruises Boat Weddings

They deliver the most beautiful cakes to our couples. Very reliable as well.

Cheers Events Cheers Events Wedding Planners

Cakes by Carolynn always delivers gorgeous & delicious cakes.

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