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Lovely Cakes is a custom cake studio specializing in wedding cakes, located in Stratford, Connecticut. They believe that their creations should represent each couple’s personality, accent the style of their wedding, and taste great at the same time. Their experienced staff prides themselves on their attention to detail, high-quality ingredients, and collaboration with their clients. Lovely Cakes looks forward to creating the wedding cake of your dreams.

Experience

Renata Papadopoulos is the owner and lead artist of this passionate company. She’s been a part of the wedding industry for over seven years and has studied at the French Culinary Institute in New York, specifically in the Mini Pastry Program. Through the years, Lovely Cakes has won multiple awards, including BRIDES Magazine America’s Most Beautiful Cakes in 2011, and the Valentine’s Day Challenge on Season 2 of Cake Wars.

Services Offered

Each cake from Lovely Cakes is made from scratch, using only the highest quality of ingredients. They're proud to say each cake is a work of art, customized to you as a couple. They offer both consultations and tastings, so you can discuss your ideas and vision while having the chance to sample their delicious flavors at the same time. They're happy to draw inspiration from your flowers, invitations, color swatches, bridal gowns, and more. Their services include:

  • Delivery
  • Setup
  • Cupcakes
  • Groom’s cake
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Frequently asked questions

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

$7.50

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

$8.50

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

Anniversary Cake

What is the starting price for cupcakes (per cupcake, without tax)?

$3.75

What services do your prices include?

Consultation
Custom Cake Design
Set Up

What types of desserts do you provide?

Cupcakes
Groom's Cake

What services do you provide?

Consultations
Custom Design
Delivery
Setup
Tastings - Private

What cake items do you provide?

Cake Toppers

What special ingredients do you use?

Local

Are you licensed by the state health department?

Yes

Reviews of Lovely Cakes

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Lovely Cakes provided a seamless, professional experience with a delicious, beautifully designed wedding cake that matched the couple’s vision. The team offered many flavor options, accommodated custom requests, and delivered on time. Guests raved about the taste and presentation; highly recommended.

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Lovely Cakes provided a seamless, professional experience with a delicious, beautifully designed wedding cake that matched the couple’s vision. The team offered many flavor options, accommodated custom requests, and delivered on time. Guests raved about the taste and presentation; highly recommended.

Caroline
Caroline Sent on 12/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Cake!

This review is long overdue, but we can't say enough about how great our experience was with Renata at Lovely Cakes. From the moment we did the cake tasting we knew our decision had been made - every combination was delicious, and Renata's professionalism was apparent immediately. We felt at ease knowing that our cake was in good hands, and we were thrilled with the results! The cake itself was just as beautiful as we had pictured it being and tasted incredible. Guests were coming up to us all night raving about how delicious it was - even those who don't like cake! We froze the top tier and we're counting down the days until our first anniversary so that we can have some more of it :). Thank you again, Renata!
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Rose Sent on 09/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect in every way!

Renata and the Lovely Cakes team were so fun to work with for our wedding! We went in person for our tasting, and Renata was so easy going and great to work with. She was willing to listen to our ideas (like adding a fondant figurine of our dog to the cake), and sketched out what the cake would look like as we were sitting with her! The cake ended up looking EXACTLY like I wanted it to, and it tasted delicious. It was the perfect addition to our wedding.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 08/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream cake!

Lovely Cakes was a pleasure to work with from start to finish! The cake was DELICIOUS with so many great flavor options. Renata was so easy to work with and executed what we wanted for our cake beautifully! Would highly recommend Lovely Cakes to anyone looking for the perfect cake for a special occasion.
Ruina
Ruina Sent on 06/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

wholeheartedly recommend Lovely Cake!

We recently had the pleasure of working with Renata from Lovely Cake as our wedding cake vendor, and we couldn't be happier with the entire experience. From start to finish, Renata made the process seamless and enjoyable, ensuring that our cake was not only delicious but also beautifully aligned with our vision of an enchanting summer garden wedding.

Right from the initial tasting, Renata's expertise and passion for her craft were evident. She took the time to understand our preferences and style, patiently guiding us through a variety of flavors and designs. Her knowledge and attention to detail gave us confidence that our cake would be something truly special.

On the day of our wedding, the moment we saw the cake, we were in awe. It was a breathtaking masterpiece that perfectly captured the essence of our vision. The intricate design, adorned with delicate floral details, harmonized flawlessly with the overall theme of our celebration. Renata's talent and artistry shone through every layer.

And the taste! Oh, the taste was divine. Each bite of the cake was a revelation, leaving us and our guests in awe of the flavors. The texture was moist and light, and the balance of sweetness was just right. Renata's skillful execution ensured that every slice was a delectable experience that our guests won't soon forget.

We wholeheartedly recommend Lovely Cake, especially Renata, to anyone in need of a wedding cake vendor. Her talent, professionalism, and delightful personality make her an absolute pleasure to work with. Our cake was not only incredibly delicious but also a stunning centerpiece that elevated the beauty of our enchanting summer garden wedding.
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Carolyn Sent on 05/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious and beautiful wedding cake!

Lovely Cakes is amazing! Not only was out wedding cake beautiful, it was also delicious!! All of our guests loved it, and Renata is awesome to work with! Thank you Lovely Cakes and Renata for making the wedding cake of our dreams!
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Alison Sent on 06/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious wedding cake and cupcakes!

We recently had our wedding, and Lovely Cakes provided cupcakes for our guests and a small cake for my husband and myself. The cake and cupcakes were absolutely delicious! Guests even asked us after the wedding where the cupcakes were from so they could get more! We are so thankful to Renata and her team at Lovely Cakes for helping to make our wedding dreams come true!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 12/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Cake!!

We absolutely loved our cake from Lovely Cakes! It was delicious and our tasting experience with Renata was excellent. She used flavors I requested to also suggest pairings that work well that I didn't pick -- at least one of was our final choice for our wedding cake. She was very responsive and easy to work with, even as we changed our wedding date and our cake dramatically changed in size due to COVID. She listened to what we want and did an absolutely beautiful job -- I couldn't have asked for more!
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Leah Sent on 12/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious cake and great service

Renata and her team truly delivered for our wedding. We had a range of customization options for our cake, and the tasting process was so delicious we can't even put it into words. Every combination of flavors was out of this world, and it assured us we couldn't go wrong. We had confidence throughout the process that ours would be one of the tastiest wedding cakes our guests had ever had – and that's exactly what happened. It was truly perfect.

Beyond the taste, the cake looked absolutely gorgeous. It was elegant and sophisticated, making for excellent photographs and commanding an impressive presence in the room. We couldn't be happier to have met and worked with Renata, and we know you'll be happy to work with her, too.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 08/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A masterpiece!

Renata at lovely cakes was wonderful to work with! My husband and I had to reschedule our wedding four times due to COVID-19, and Renata was very flexible throughout the process. We even switched venue locations (the new venue was much further from the bakery!) and the cake was delivered beautifully. All of our guests raved about the taste and design, it was breathtaking!
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Dinorah Sent on 07/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Sweet sixteen birthday cake

The cake was amazing inside and out I would highly recommend lovelycakes! Everyone at the party was amazed by the cake thank you so much Renata
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 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
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
The Inn at Longshore The Inn at Longshore Hotel Weddings

Renatta & Co, are wonderful! They do gorgeous dessert displays which are delicately presented with an array of flavors to really surprise and please your guests!

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