The wedding cake. A sweet ending to a beautiful day. That moment when the happy couple feed each other the first slice. The wedding cake has a long tradition, starting in ancient Roman times as a way to bring good fortune to the bride. In medieval England, the most important part of the wedding meal was the bride cake, as it was instrumental in insuring happiness.  And while maybe in our modern times, we realize that some flour, eggs and frosting isn’t the key to prosperity, we still all agree that the wedding cake is a tasty tradition.

As you plan your wedding in Southern Maine, you may be wondering where is the best place to get your wedding cake? At our hotel in Ogunquit, we have had the pleasure of working with (and tasting!) quite a few. Here are our recommendations on the best places to find a wedding cake in Southern Maine.

Best Wedding Cake Bakeries in Southern Maine

Wedding Cake Want:  Tiered & Photo Ready

The glamour cake. Three or more levels of frosted and fondant delight. Custom designed to your theme and, besides the happy couple, the most photographed item at the wedding. When you want your guests to awe over your cake, Let Them Eat Cake in Kennebunk Maine is your baker.  Award winning and with over 25 years of wedding experience, you will work with Gayle and her team and have the wedding cake of your dreams.

Wedding Cake Want:  Local & Delicious

Part of the fun of destination wedding in Maine is using our talented local vendors to create a real Maine wedding feel for your day.  Ayuh – us Mainers are a fun brunch to know. When planning your wedding the Ogunquit area, you’ll have two amazing options for your wedding cake. The tasty Bread & Roses  Bakery – really good desserts, best possible ingredients combine to make a yummy wedding cake. And if that doesn’t tickle your sweet tooth, the Village Food Market bakery in Ogunquit makes cakes for all occasions, with endless flavor choices and even o for groom’s cakes and pies.

Wedding Cake Want:  Fun & Simple

Every couple has an idea of what they want their special day to be. Sometimes it is just a fun, simple celebration with friends and family. The Cookie Jar in Cape Elizabeth specializes in wedding cakes and cupcakes with a little whimsy. Elegant and affordable – simply good cake.

Wedding Cake Want: Eco-friendly & Yummy

Who says green isn’t yummy? Not our friends at Beach Pea Bakery and their amazing fine cakes! Featuring sustainable practices, community commitment and endless chocolate and cheesecake, you’ll not only have a tasty cake, but you’ll also have acted locally to make a difference (there’s an amazing list of causes Beach Pea Bakery supports).

And to end your wedding on a sweet note, you need a hotel that is central to your Southern Maine wedding venue for guests to return to after eating your delicious wedding cake.

The Meadowmere Resort & Ogunquit hotel is close to all the venues mentioned and allows for direct access to Route 1. Our wedding services and  blocks in Southern Maine are available year round. So easy to plan, it’s a piece of cake!

So we wish you happy wedding planning and cake tasting from Southern Maine!