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A Baker's Story

Stories from my life as a baker, setting up my own cake making business and funny tales of when things go wrong and uplifting anecdotes of when things go right

Baby, I'm back!

After a fantastic and, lets face it, completely exhausting maternity leave I’m back baking.

As always I had plenty of wedding cakes booked in advance so have been really busy already since returning in April and don’t get many chances to share what I’ve been up to with you. I’ve already had my daughter chopping glace cherries and mixing eggs in our own little mixes and she’s approved a few of my bakes too!

The joy of being self-employed is choosing my own hours, although obviously the pay changes with it! I’m lucky enough to be able to work part time currently and get lots of lovely time with my daughter. This means I only take on one cake per week now and naturally need to aim for bigger ones to ensure I can earn enough income, hence changing to making wedding cakes only (and the occasional large celebration cake orders!).

I can’t even explain what a joy it is to be meeting my couples again and hearing all of their love stories and dream plans for their big day. Setting up at the venue has such a buzz in the air and I get so excited for the day ahead they’re about to have, so happy to be back baking.

I have limited spaces left for this year and booking up fast for 2026 + 2027 so do get in touch today if you’d like to discuss your wedding cake with me, can’t wait to meet you too!

Lucy WardComment