Planning ahead for your custom dessert is the secret to getting exactly what you want! At Happy Hippo Bakery, we book up quickly, especially around holidays, graduation season, and wedding months.
To guarantee your spot, we recommend placing your order at least 2–3 weeks in advance. This gives us time to chat about your vision, source any special ingredients or decorations, and perfect your design. For large events or custom tiered cakes, more notice is always better!
So, why do we ask for so much lead time? Because a truly custom dessert is never one-size-fits-all. It takes time to:
- Finalize design and flavor decisions
- Shop for specific ingredients and decorations
- Bake and cool with proper timing
- Decorate and detail without rushing
- Coordinate pickup or delivery so your treat arrives safely
We also build in time for extra care, things like making custom toppers, testing new flavor combos, or prepping delicate piping work that can't be rushed. For holiday weekends or busy seasons, we may book out weeks in advance. The earlier you order, the more options we can offer you!
What happens if you wait too long? Well, we hate to say no, but if we're already at capacity, we just can’t squeeze in more orders without compromising quality. And we’ll never compromise quality.
We also recommend getting your date on our calendar even if you don’t have all the details locked in. You can always finalize your theme or flavors later but saving your slot early ensures we can plan for your order.
Planning a birthday, baby shower, gender reveal, or just want a sweet treat to celebrate something special? Mark your calendar and think ahead:
- Birthdays & small events: 2–3 weeks
- Weddings & large cakes: 4–6 weeks
- Holidays: At least a month or more
And yes, we do try to squeeze in last-minute magic when possible, but availability varies week to week, especially during the busy season.
Want to check if your date is open? Just send us a message or fill out our Custom Order Form. The sooner you book, the better your dessert will be, we promise!
Don’t let your dream cake be a last-minute scramble. Plan ahead and let’s bake something beautiful together.