Cake Smash Prep Guide
BEFORE
✨ Cake Smash Prep Guide ✨
Get ready for a fun, messy, and adorable milestone session! Here’s how to prepare so everything goes smoothly:
🎂 Timing is everything
Plan your session when your little one is around 11–13 months old—they’ll be curious, expressive, and ready to dig in!
🎨 Choose your theme & colors
Think about a look you love. whether it’s soft pastels, bold colors, or a favorite theme. This helps tie everything together beautifully.
🖼️ Pick your backdrop
Take a peek at the backdrop options and choose one that complements your theme and outfit choices. Backdrops here
👶 Practice makes perfect (and fun!)
Try a mini “practice smash” at home with a small cake or even whipped cream. It helps your baby get familiar with the texture and experience.
👗 Outfit planning tips
Choose an outfit that matches your theme and color, and don’t forget to size down if needed! Clothes that are too big or baggy can hide those cute little details.
🧁 Embrace the mess
Things will get messy (that’s part of the magic!), so pick an outfit you’re okay getting a little frosting-covered.
✨ During Your Cake Smash Session ✨
Here’s what to expect (and how to make the most of it!):
👗 Start with your favorite outfit
Have your little one wear your favorite outfit first! Kiddos can tire out quickly, and the sweetest, most expressive moments often happen within the first 15–20 minutes.
🎂 Bringing your own cake?
You’re absolutely welcome to! Just keep a few tips in mind:
The cost of your cake isn’t deducted from the session fee
Soft frosting works best for smashing (yay for messy fun!)
Fondant doesn’t smash well
Avoid frozen cakes and chocolate frosting
A 6”–8” cake is the perfect size
🥤 Pack the essentials
Bring a sippy cup and a few favorite snacks—these can help keep your little one happy and energized.
💎 Jewelry check
If your baby is wearing bracelets or jewelry, make sure they’re snug enough that they can’t easily be pulled off during the session.
Get ready for giggles, frosting, and lots of adorable moments! 🎉
✨ After Your Cake Smash Session ✨
The fun doesn’t stop here—here’s what to expect next!
📸 Gallery delivery
Your beautiful images will be delivered within 14 day, just enough time to carefully edit and perfect each moment.
⚡ Need them sooner?
If you’re on a tight timeline, an expedited editing option is available! Simply send me an email for details.
🖼️ Order your favorites
Once your gallery arrives, don’t forget to order prints and products. These moments are too special to live only on your phone!
💖 Soak it all in
Most importantly, enjoy these memories—they go by so fast, and this is such a fun milestone to look back on.
Thank you for letting me capture such a special time! 🎂
