What is a good timeline for making a wedding cake?

Start by choosing your baker about six to nine months before the wedding, especially if you are getting married in peak season. Book a tasting and discuss flavours, size and design. Around two months before, confirm the final design, number of tiers and any dietary requirements. A month before, confirm delivery time, location and setup details with your venue. If you are making the cake yourself, start planning about three months ahead. Practise your recipe and decoration at least once, ideally twice, before the big day. Two days before the wedding, bake the sponges and let them cool completely. The day before, make the buttercream, fill and cover the tiers, and stack them if possible. On the day, transport the cake carefully, add fresh flowers or final decorations, and set it up in a cool, shaded spot. Allow time for any last minute fixes, such as smoothing icing or adjusting the top tier. Always have a backup plan, such as a spare packet of icing sugar or extra flowers, in case anything needs a quick rescue.