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Rent A Cake?
How does it work?
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Choose a Design
The rental process is relatively easy. You
simply choose one of the pre-designed wedding cakes
from Iowa Rent-A-Cake’s collection. Cakes can be
modified (with limitations) to compliment your
wedding décor and personal taste. Iowa Rent-A-Cake
provides an extensive inventory of sugar paste
flowers, leaves, shells, snowflakes, ribbons,
trimmings, bows and linens that you can select from
to adorn your cake with; you can also provide your
own decorations. Inquiries for custom made rental
cakes are considered; it depends if your design may
be one that Iowa Rent-A-Cake would like to add to
their collection.
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Sample
the Cakes
At the consultation we will provide a tasting
package for you to take with you. Iowa Rent-A-Cake
bakes moist and tender sheet cakes full of flavor to
share with your guests. While your wedding cake is
taking center stage at the party the sheet cakes are
behind the scenes being cut and plated. This allows
your centerpiece to be on display longer and a
smoother service of serving cake to your guests. You
may be asking “what about the cake cutting
ceremony?” … Iowa Rent-A-Cake would never ignore
that sweet tradition! The cakes have a hidden
compartment in them where a piece of real cake will
be placed for you and your spouse to share with each
other during the photo moment. After the ceremonial
cake cutting the wedding cake is wheeled behind the
scenes and the sheet cakes are ready to be served. -
Reserve the Cake
At the time of your booking Iowa
Rent-A-Cake requires a rental fee. This
ensures that your cake is available on
your wedding date. The remaining balance
of your order and a $250.00 damage
deposit are due 2 weeks prior to your
event.
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Pick up or deliver
You have the
option of picking up the rental cake
order the day before the event from our
studio or hiring our services to deliver
and set up.
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Return
After the festivities, the rental cake needs to be
returned to us on the pre-arranged date. We charge a
late fee of $25.00. If the cake is received in good
condition your entire deposit is refunded. Slight
damage to the cake will result in a portion of the
deposit being forfeited to cover repair costs. If
the cake is damaged beyond repair, the deposit is
forfeited.
Is
it a good fit?
Renting a cake can save you money
in many circumstances. However, there are trade-offs to
renting a cake verses having a conventional wedding cake
made for you. The following lists why you may find it
beneficial:
additional savings may include:
-no cake cutting
charge by venue/caterer
-no floral charge
for wedding cake if using our sugar paste flowers
-optional delivery
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You love the look of fondant but not the
taste, texture or price.
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You're not a fan of cake and prefer to
serve a dessert buffet but still desire
a wedding cake for display purposes and
the ceremonial cake cutting.
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Your caterer’s price includes dessert.
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You're having a smaller reception but
prefer a grand centerpiece.
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You're having a larger reception and are
dealing with budget constraints.
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You're having an outdoor event; rental
cakes are the perfect solution because
they are unaffected by the weather as
long as they are sheltered from direct
moisture.
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You prefer to show off your beautiful
centerpiece longer for guests to ooh and
aah over.
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You don’t mind your cake design is not
100% original; in some cases a custom
design will be created just for you.
Iowa Rent-A-Cake acknowledges that
cake rentals may not be the ideal for some. Our company
rents cake art and creates conventional custom
made cakes. Visit our sister company’s website to learn
more about our custom work @ shellyscountrycakes.com.
FAQ
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Where are you located?
Our studio is located in Baxter, Iowa; 30 miles
northeast of Des Moines. We are available by
appointment only.
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Where do you deliver to?
Can we pick up the cake from your studio?
We deliver
statewide … transportation fees are based on mileage
and will be quoted 2 weeks prior to the event. You
may also choose to pick up the rental cakes; they
travel exceptionally well if you follow the proper
handling instructions.
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Will
you design a custom made rental cake for me?
It depends. Your design may be one we would
like to add to our expanding collection. Generally
speaking we only rent pre-designed cakes. Let’s
talk!
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Can
you explain why some bakeries charge the same or
sometimes more for a Styrofoam cake?
In a simple answer, you are buying a cake
verses renting the cake with most bakeries. The
labor and material to construct and design a custom
made Styrofoam cake is comparable to a real cake,
plus additional cakes need to be purchased to serve
your guests. Iowa Rent-A-Cake is capable of offering
you an affordable designer cake because their costs
are spread out with the number of rentals.
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Why
rent a cake?
Renting a wedding cake is a simply sensible and
affordable option for a designer cake.
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Can
I use my own decorations?
Absolutely, however, Iowa Rent-A-Cake prefers to
have the decorations provided to us. To avoid any
possible damage to the cake we will embellish your
wedding cake with the ribbons, trimmings, cake
jewelry and/or cake toppers.
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Can
I use fresh flowers on the cake?
Yes, just be sure not to indent or pierce the
fondant icing with the flowers or allow wet flowers
to drip on the icing. It is your responsibility to
let the florist know that the cake must be protected
from any moisture. If there is any water damage, a
deduction will be made from your damage deposit.
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What
about the cake cutting ceremony?
The cakes have a hidden compartment in them (located
bottom tier and in the back) where a piece of real
cake will be placed for you and your spouse to feed
each other.
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Will
my cake look like it has been rented before?
With each rental, Iowa Rent-A-Cake does a thorough
makeover to repair any damages that may have
occurred, modifies the design if the client requests
so, inserts a new protective lining in the hidden
compartment where the real cake is placed and
decorates this section. If you desire, we will
happily send you a picture of your wedding cake
prior to your event.
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How
far ahead do we need to book our wedding cake?
During the peak season it is advised to book 3 to 6
months in advance, however, we can accommodate as
late as 24 hours before the event. Once the rental
fee and signed damage contract has been received
your wedding cake is reserved for you.
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What
if the cake is damaged?
If the repairs are minimal and easily repairable
(pin holes, dents, etc…), a fee may not apply.
Slight damage to the cake will result in a portion
of the deposit being forfeited to cover repair
costs. If the damage is extensive, the deposit is
forfeited.
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Do
you rent cakes in the event of a cake disaster?
Absolutely, just give us a call, we are
more than happy to help.
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Do
you rent cake stands?
We have a number of cake stands as well as cake
servers available for rent.
Pricing
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Rental cake fee
-3 tier $125.00
-4 tier $150.00
-5 tier $175.00
-Includes your choice of decorations from Iowa
Rent-A-Cake’s inventory. -Additional charges for
specialty sugar paste décor and specific designs
will apply
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Sheet cake
-Starting at $50.00 per sheet.
-Our sheet cakes are 2 layers of cake held together
by your choice of filling or buttercream.
-Serving 50
guests.
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Delivery
-Transportation fees are calculated per mile
from our studio to the reception location.
-Charges are determined 2 weeks prior to your event.
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Payment
-Final balance of order is due 2 weeks prior to your
event.
-Iowa Rent-A-Cake accepts personal checks or money
orders.
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Rental cake deposit.
-A $250.00 damage deposit is due 2 weeks
prior to your event.
-The deposit will be refunded
promptly after the undamaged cake is safely returned.
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Late
fee
-There will be a $25.00 fee assessed for
late return of rental cake.
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