Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions Overview

Delivery: Delivery is on a case by case basis. Additional fees will apply. We are conveniently located in Germantown, MD and serve the DMV area.

Design: We attempt to make every effort to create a cake and pastries designed to your exact wishes. It is your responsibility to ensure that your wishes are clearly stated and color swatches, photographs and other design aspects are given accurately to us. All design aspects must be delivered to our location no later than ten (10) days prior to cake delivery date and time. 

Flowers: We are more than willing to decorate your cake with fresh flowers upon delivery. If you have a specific layout, you should give us a sketch of exact placement. Flowers for the cake, table (or anywhere else) need to be provided by your florist. If flowers need to be purchased by Design A Delight, the price of the flowers will be included in your contracted price. Please be certain to provide examples of the specific colors and types of flowers you want on your cake. We will also be glad to work with your florist directly to ensure that everything matches. If flowers are provided by an outside source, we will arrange up to 15 stems free; $1 for each additional stem. You acknowledge that fresh flowers are not food product, and main contain pesticides, insects, dirt, or other contaminants. 

Toppers: Toppers can be given to Design A Delight up to one (1) week before your event. Cake toppers that are too heavy or not secured properly my cause damage to your cake. If any party, other than a Design A Delight employee, adds to a cake we are not responsible for damage to the topper or to the cake. 

Cake Table: The responsible party for the contract is responsible for ensuring that there is a cake table available at delivery time. If the table is to be skirted or otherwise covered, it must be prepared before the cake is set up. The table must be secure and level and must be able to support a minimum of 50 pounds. Once the cake is set up, it is no longer the responsibility of Design A Delight it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the cake will be stored/set-up in an area that is climate controlled to ensure that the cake remains intact and retains its original condition. Extreme high temperatures and humidity due to weather conditions and the lack of a cool environment at the appointed location may adversely affect the condition of the cake. Design A Delight will take every step possible to ensure quality of product upon delivery. Design A Delight cannot be held responsible for unfavorable conditions at the cake’s destination. 

Photographs: We always photograph our cakes and we reserve the right to use any photographs for display or promotion without compensation to you. 

Deposit: A deposit of 25% is required at the time of this reservation to guarantee the selected time and date of delivery. This contract is not valid or binding until the 25% deposit has been received. Payment in full must be made no later than 5 days prior to the event date. 

Finalizing Your Order: Final payment must be received no later than 5 days prior to the scheduled event. If final payment or other arrangements are not made by this time, the order will be cancelled and all money will be forfeited. We do not bake any cakes or pastries until payment in full has been received, and we do not accept late payments without prior arrangements. 

**By paying your deposit you are agreeing to the terms and conditions outlined in this document. **

Thank you for your order!