Cakes

Sam Godfrey grew up idolizing the work of legendary chef Julia Child; little did he know that years later he'd be the baker in charge of Child's 90th and 91st birthday celebrations.

Godfrey has baked cakes for Oprah Winfrey's birthday, and for the weddings of Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, Courteney Cox and David Arquette, and Christy Turlington and Ed Burns, among others.

 

1. Find a baker who makes everything from scratch. They should understand the difference between good and inferior butter and vanilla. There's a wide spectrum in terms of quality.
2. Bakers need ideas and inspiration from the bride. Bring in photos of your dress, centerpieces, linens, and flowers.
3. Many brides forget that a cake should taste better than it looks. Bring the groom to the cake consultation. He'll be interested in what the cake tastes like, not just in how it looks.
4. The best cake is one that reflects its surroundings. Make it appropriate for your event, not just like one you saw somewhere else.
5. After considering the recommendations of your cake maker, remember that it's your day. Rules are flexible and it's your event.