Cake Ideas
How Far in Advance Should You Order a Custom Cake?
General timelines for booking birthday, wedding, and event cakes with Orlando cake artists.
Updated June 22, 2026
Custom cakes take planning time, and the right lead time depends on the type of event and how busy the season is.
General Guidelines
- Birthday cakes: 2-3 weeks ahead, longer for detailed character designs.
- Baby showers and graduations: 2-3 weeks ahead, earlier during peak May/June graduation season.
- Corporate events: 1-3 weeks ahead depending on logo printing and branding needs.
- Wedding cakes: 6-12 months ahead, with final details confirmed 30-60 days before the event.
Holiday weekends, prom season, and graduation season in Orlando book up fast, so it is always safer to request early. Submit your custom cake request as soon as you have a date, even if other details are still being finalized.