Extraordinary Wedding Cakes By Perfect Endings
Be it simple and elegant or lavish and grand, no other dessert compares in stature to an exquisite wedding cake. Creating memorable masterpieces, ones that taste every bit as good as they look, has become our most cherished trademark.
My favorite wedding cakes are those that reflect a subtle sophistication; where whimsy, artistry or drama is achieved with precision and restraint. Cakes whose flawless exterior is surpassed only by a superb interior, especially when composed of exquisite American, French and Belgian chocolates, artisanal butter, hormone-free milk and cream straight from the dairy, and sun ripened fruit at the height of its season. First and foremost, the ultimate wedding cake must be an extraordinary dessert. This means no mixes, nothing artificial, absolutely no compromise.
Imagine a moist, intensely chocolate cake alternately layered with house-made fleur de sel caramel and luscious chocolate truffle cream. Or, perhaps, an old-fashioned layer cake infused with refreshingly tangy organic lemons, and studded with plump berries picked that morning. Imagine your cake is not a replica from the pages of trendy wedding magazines, but rather a glorious work of edible art designed especially for your day, reflecting your taste and style.
Whether it is light and fruity, sentimentally vintage, or seriously chocolate (and I mean serious!), we are committed to designing the wedding cake of your dreams; one that will highlight the reception, be devoured in its entirety, give ‘em something to talk about.
After all, your special day deserves a Perfect Ending!
Congratulations and Bon Appetìt!
Sam Godfrey Founder, Perfect Endings A Matter of Taste
To us, your cake should be much more than something beautiful to behold; it must also be an extraordinary dessert...one that rivals those served in any Michelin star restaurant. A tasting at Perfect Endings is composed of various cakes that will vary in flavor and texture, from intensely chocolate to sweet and vintage to light and fruity. We’ll take you from Paris to Vienna, across the Heartland of America to the deep, delicious South! Because we have a difficult time deciding, our repertoire changes from time to time depending on what excites us at on any given day. Some of our favorites are…
Serious Chocolate Pound Cake For those people who feel it just isn't Buttermilk pound cake filled with our own dessert unless it's chocolate! crushed raspberry preserves.
Chocolate Candy bar Cake Red Velvet Cake Layers of house-made caramel, toasted Scarlet red layers lavished with vintage pecans and bittersweet chocolate...the vanilla frosting…the legendary southern cake that put us on the map! favorite!
Devil’s Food Cake On the lighter side No frills, no fuss...the iconic American Nice and light… and worth a second slice! chocolate layer cake...get milk! Enlightened Chocolate Cake Mahogany Multiple layers of glorious chocolate…for Tender layers of moist chocolate cake those who prefer it slightly less serious. filled with luscious chocolate hazelnut truffle cream. Or, as a beloved client calls Chantilly it, “Nutella with a PhD!” Delicate sponge cake, silken white chocolate and organic berries. Vintage Cakes Americana 101…Traditional layer cakes Ivory Apricot like 'mama' used to bake! A divine paring of delicate sponge cake, orange liqueur and California apricots Coconut Layer Cake The Southern classic features layers of moist butter cake, fragrant with coconut and Tahitian vanilla.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding cake cost? Our wedding cakes are priced from $11.00 per serving for a simple design with minimal décor. Cakes with more detailed design elements can range from $15.00 to $25.00 per serving and beyond. Delivery fees are not included in the base price of the cake. There is a $500.00 minimum for all wedding cakes and $250 for elopement cakes. The final price of your cake is determined by the design, number of servings and the delivery/set-up requirements. We will provide you with a written estimate once your cake design is confirmed.
May I sample your work? Absolutely! We invite each couple and two guests to a consultation where you will sample a variety of cakes and view our portfolio. Our goal is to plan your cake entirely when we are with you, so we advise you to bring in any material or images that will help us understand your vision. Please note that we can accommodate a maximum of four people at the consultation. We require advance notice for additional guests and there is a $25.00 fee for each additional person, which is not applied to the cost of your cake.
Are there any requirements prior to scheduling a consultation?
If you have your event site and caterer reserved with deposits: A nonrefundable fee of $50 is required to confirm your consultation. This fee will be applied to the cost of your wedding cake if you order it within one month from the date of your consultation. Due to limited availability, this fee will not be refunded or applied if you miss your scheduled appointment or fail to cancel it with a minimum of 48 hours advanced written notice (via email.) We will acknowledge all timely cancellations via email within one business day. Additionally, we require that you provide us with your overall budget for the wedding cake prior to scheduling your consultation. Consultations for elopements are $100.00, with 50% to be applied to your cake if you confirm your order within 30 days of the consultation. This fee in nonrefundable if we do not receive a minimum of 48 hours notice of cancellation.
If you do not have your event site and caterer reserved with deposits: A nonrefundable fee of $100 is required to confirm your consultation. This fee will be applied to the cost of your wedding cake if you order it within one month from the date of your consultation. Due to limited availability, this fee will not be refunded or applied if you miss your scheduled appointment or fail to cancel it with a minimum of 48 hours advanced written notice (via email.) We will acknowledge all timely cancellations via email within one business day. Additionally, we require you to provide us with your overall budget for the wedding cake prior to scheduling your consultation. May I supply design ideas? We love collaborating with our clients, as the cake should absolutely reflect your taste and style. We have a portfolio of original designs so that you can evaluate our skill and possibly be inspired by choices others have made. You may select one of these designs or elect to have us create an original cake for your special day. Out of respect to our colleagues and our desire to be unique, we do not replicate cakes that have been made by other cake designers, published in magazines, or seen on television. We encourage you to bring in photos or any visual aids that you feel will assist us in understanding the style of cake you desire. We regret that on rare occasions there are some design requests that we cannot fulfill. We do not supply sketches or design ideas until your order is confirmed with a nonrefundable /nontransferable deposit.
Do you deliver? It has been our privilege to successfully deliver our wedding cakes locally and throughout the United States, Europe, South America and Asia. The fees for delivery are determined by distance, method of transport, carrier, handling and set-up requirements. Rest assured, we will get the cake from our oven to your table…no matter where you are in the world!
Do you supply flowers? Yes, we decorate our cakes in their entirety. We request that you supply us with a list of preferred flowers and we will incorporate them into the design. We use botanically correct hand sculpted flowers made from sugar and a limited variety of non-toxic fresh flowers to your specifications.
When should I place my order? You may place your order at any time. Our peak season for weddings is April through October. In order to maintain the uncompromising standards that have become our trademark, we often limit the number of events that we accept to fewer than ten per weekend during this period. Ordering a minimum of four to six months in advance is highly recommended. In order to reserve your date, a 50% deposit is required. All deposits and payments are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. If your date is nearly booked before you have an opportunity to meet with us, or if you want to secure our services and meet later to finalize details, we suggest that you send a deposit to hold your reservation. In most instances final design details are not due until one month prior to the event. Proposals are subject to change after 30 days.
Weddings Cakes by Perfect Endings have earned recognition from America’s most prestigious food, wedding and lifestyle publications including…
• Food & Wine • People Magazine • Grace Ormonde Wedding Style • San Francisco Chronicle • InStyle • Town & Country • InStyle Celebrity Weddings • US Weekly • Martha Stewart Weddings • Victoria • Modern Bride • W” Magazine • New York Times • Women’s Wear Daily • O, The Oprah Magazine
Our Celebrity Weddings include…
• Alyson Hannigan and Alexis Denisof • Eva Longoria and Tony Parker • Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz • Fergie and Josh Duhmel • Avril Lavigne and Deryk Whibley • Heidi Klum and Seal • Britney Spears and Kevin Federline • Jackie Titone and Adam Sandler • Christina Aguilera and Jonathan • Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey Bratman • Neal Schon and Michaele Salahi • Christy Turlington and Ed Burns • Shanna Moakler and Travis Barker • Courtney Cox and David Arquette • Tori Spelling and Charlie Shanian • Eddie Murphy and Tracee Edmonds • Usher and Temeka Foster
Wedding Cakes by Perfect Endings have been featured on dozens of nationally televised shows, including…
• An American Wedding, A&E • InStyle Celebrity Weddings • A Wedding Story, Lifetime • Million Dollar Weddings, Lifetime • Entertainment Tonight • Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, MTV • Extra • The Ellen Degeneres Show • Forty Weddings and a Funeral, vh1 • The Oprah Winfrey Show • Good Morning America, ABC • The Fabulous Life of Oprah Winfrey • Inside Celebrity Weddings, vh1 • Today Show, NBC
What People Say About Sam Godfrey & Perfect Endings
“Sam Godfrey does for dessert what da Vinci did for Mona Lisa.” — Oprah Winfrey, O Magazine
"Baker Extraordinaire." — San Francisco Chronicle
“The King of Cake.” — San Francisco Magazine
"Local caterers and party planners say nobody comes close." — San Francisco Chronicle
"The six- tiered wedding cake by Perfect Endings towered. It stunned the crowd. It stole the show." — Town & Country Magazine
“Sam Godfrey is to baking what Michelangelo is to ceilings.” — Oprah Winfrey, O Magazine
"...another feature of Godfrey's work that is apparently rare in the wedding business: they taste great." — San Francisco Chronicle Magazine
“As a professional chef for more than 50 years, I have seen extraordinary work done in chocolate, in sugar, in pastillage, and the like, but I don’t think I have ever seen anything as creative and stunning as the work of Sam Godfrey. The variety of fillings and the delicacy of the cakes could match those of any baker in the field, and I can’t honestly think of anyone in his league at doing this type of work.” — Jacques Pepin
"Each guest received an exquisite petite wedding cake from Napa Valley's Perfect Endings. They were the highlight of the exceptional menu." — Food & Wine Magazine
“Calling Sam Godfrey a baker does not do justice. He is the Matisse of desserts.” — Oprah Winfrey, O Magazine
"...the most creative, stunning and delectable wedding cakes to grace the many high-profile weddings in the San Francisco Bay Area." — San Francisco Bride Magazine
"Not only are the cakes extraordinary to look at, they are equally as extraordinary to eat. Perfect Endings' cakes are -- without hesitation - the finest wedding cakes I have ever tasted." — Laurie Arons, Laurie Arons Special Events
“I don't even consider anybody else in his league. He has such a dedication to perfection in every way. Sam is an incredibly gracious person, and this quality comes through not only in his desserts, but also in his personality. His reputation is undisputed - he's the king!" — Elaine Bell, Elaine Bell Catering
“Cakes are the only thing we don't produce ourselves here at Meadowood, so we have to be 100% sure of them. Sam and his products are absolutely without fault. When the bride first sees that cake she just gasps! To have both exceptional looks and extraordinary taste - that's top notch! Once we had a bride who didn't follow through with her order and there was no cake at the wedding. I called Sam and he actually undressed a cake he was preparing for the next day, redecorated it to fit her wedding, and rushed it over. He really came through for me. Now that's service!" — Lori Wickersham, Wedding Coordinator, Meadowood Resort, Napa Valley
"We were shooting a national print ad for Hewlett Packard and we needed a very detailed and specific kind of cake. We saw the portfolios of the top 15 specialty cake makers in the Bay Area and it was clear that Perfect Endings was the most creative and accomplished." — Suzanne Rubin, Suzanne Rubin Styling
Perfect Endings
912 Enterprise Way, Suite C | Napa, Ca 94558 (707) 259-0500