What to expect? ~Wedding Cake Bakeries Chicago~
Your custom cake experience includes:
A personalized design consultation
Guidance in refining your overall cake vision
Thoughtful flavor curation and pairing
Constant and flowing communication
A fully custom design tailored to your wedding
Professional delivery and on-site setup
Every step is designed to feel seamless, clear, and aligned with your vision.
Ready to start designing your wedding?
2. Review Your Proposal
You’ll receive a tailored proposal outlining your design direction, estimated sizing, and pricing based on your needs. If we're a good match, we can start planning!
1. Submit Your Inquiry
Share a few details about your wedding, including date, venue, and any initial design ideas.
Once your inquiry is received, I’ll review your vision and confirm availability.
-Cake tastings available for purchase
3. Secure Your Date
Your date is officially reserved with a signed contract and retainer. From here, your cake design is secured and we begin refining the details together.
4. Design & Flavor Refinement
Through a collaborative process, we finalize your cake design and thoughtfully curate flavor pairings.
Tastings are available to help guide your selections and ensure everything feels balanced and complete.
Fondant Drapes
Starting Prices for Wedding Cakes
2 Tiered Cakes
Starting at $550+
Servings (60+)
3 Tiered Cakes
Starting at $700+
Servings (70+)
Rustic Beauty
Refined Elegance
4 Tiered Cakes
Starting at $800+
Servings (80+)
Flavor Curation
Vanilla Bean
Classic pairing with Swiss Meringue Buttercream frosting and your choice of fillings
Flavor is just as important as design.
Each cake is thoughtfully composed to create balance, where sweetness, texture, and depth come together in a way that feels refined and memorable. Rather than simply choosing from a list, you’ll have the option of being guided in selecting combinations that complement both your preferences and the overall experience of your day.
Chocolate
Rich and smooth with a deep cocoa flavor with a hint of coffee that feels indulgent without being overly heavy.
Red Velvet
A subtle hint of chocolate with a hint of tang, offering a smooth, velvety texture and balanced flavor. Best paired with cream cheese filling.
Light vanilla cake layered with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for a nostalgic, textured sweetness.
Funfetti
A soft vanilla base with colorful sprinkles, bringing a playful yet refined sweetness.
Lemon
A slightly bright and refreshing with a clean citrus finish that feels light and vibrant. For extra lemon flavor, best paired with lemon curd.
Light strawberry fruit-forward flavor that feels delicate and balanced, best paired with strawberry filling.
Strawberry
Warm vanilla cake with spiced with notes of caramelized biscuit, offering a rich and comforting depth.
Speculoos
The Classics
The Cookies
The Fruits
Cookies & Cream
"looks just as good as it tastes"
-Chisom
Looking for cake tastings? Contact us today to schedule!
The Fillings (what's inside the cake)
Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Cookies & Cream
Cream Cheese
Lemon Curd
Strawberry
Raspberry
Chocolate Ganache
Nutella
Caramel
Biscoff
Blueberry
"it was all gone, guests really enjoyed!"
-Kate
Balance
Each combination is carefully considered to ensure it feels balanced, not overly sweet, but rich in flavor and texture. From light and delicate pairings to more indulgent options, every cake is designed to offer an experience that is just as memorable in taste as it is in appearance.
Tastings are available by appointment, offering the opportunity to explore flavor pairings and refine your selections as part of your overall design process.
Dessert Table
Every dessert table is approached with the same level of care as your cake design. Colors, textures, and finishes are carefully considered to ensure each dessert aligns seamlessly with your palette and overall styling.
From soft, tonal buttercream finishes to subtle decorative details, each piece is designed to enhance the visual experience, so that nothing feels out of place, and everything works together as a complete composition.
Perfectly styled cupcakes
Beautifully Dipped Treats
Decadent Macarons
Dessert tables may include any choice of a selection of items such as:
Cupcakes
Macarons
Cake Pops
Cakecicles
Brownies
Dipped Cookies n Cream
Dipped Pretzels (rods or twisted loops)
Cake Shooters ($+)
Starting Prices: Small (128 bites) $470+
How many tiers for 100-120 guests? 4 Tiers!
( serving size options below)
12 in (56 servings)
10 in ( 38 servings)
7 inch (15 servings)
6 inch (12 servings)
Total servings: 121 servings
Base Pricing Estimate Range $850+
For starting prices, check out our Wedding Prices Page. To get started planning your desserts inquire below!
How Much Cake Do I need?
Here is how we help clients navigate the world of cake sizing.
Wedding Cake slices are usually a bit smaller than the wedge you receive at a smaller gathering and measure about 2 x 1 x 4 (see first picture vs second picture)
Wondering how much cake you'll need to feed your guests? Take a look at our graphic below!
What is a wedding slice?
More FAQs
How much time in advanced do I need to reach out?
The sooner the better! We often require a minimum of one month to inquire about wedding cakes though there are some cases where we can provide one in less time. We want to give the highest attention to detail. Some couples reach out 18 month in advance to secure their date. Although we try to serve as many couples and clients as possible, we cannot guarantee we'll be free for your date. Inquire today to find out more about us! We have quick response times often within less than a 24 hour timeframe.
What is our minimum for wedding cake orders?
We require a minimum of $600 for weddings which can include delivery and set up within the price range. You'll find our 2 tier wedding cakes starting at $550 would feed about 60 people and dessert packages starting at $470 that feed about 100 people. We also manage a built in app that allows for fast quoting as quickly as you provide us inspiration pictures.
Do you deliver?
Yes! We deliver all over Chicago, Chicagoland suburbs, and some parts of Wisconsin and Indiana (please inquire for more information). What couples LOVE about our delivery is that we use a transportation box-designed to keep tiered cakes stable, cold, and perfectly beautiful for your event!
How can I contact you?
You can reach out to us via the contact us page and provide some basic details, or reach out to us by email or text at ethallebakes@gmail.com; (312) 600-5810.
If we seem like a good match inquire today! We'd love to work with you!
Do you require a deposit?
Yes. To reserve your wedding date, a 40% deposit is required at the time of booking. This secures your date exclusively for you and allows us to begin the custom design process for your cake.
The remaining balance is due 8 weeks prior to your wedding date, giving you plenty of time to plan without any last-minute surprises.
Please note that deposits are refundable within 7 days of booking. After that period, the deposit becomes non-refundable as your date has been held and design work has begun.
"I recently had Ethalle’s macarons at a friend’s baby shower and they were so amazing. They were so beautiful and every bite was delicious. I will be ordering for myself soon!"
-Ty
★★★★★
"I received nothing but good comments on how moist and flavorful the cake was, not to mention how beautiful it came out..."
-Catherine
★★★★★
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