I have my first potential customer and I am in the process of setting up a cake tasting.

My question is, I was thinking of asking for 25% of the total at the signing of the contract and the rest due 2 weeks in advance?

How do you do this part of the "purchase"? How much do you ask for initially and by when do you require the rest?

I used to do $50 deposits but changed to half-deposit due to a customer problem recently.

Sometimes if its a wedding booked far in advance I take a $100-$200 deposit.

The wedding is in October so that is pretty far in advance. I am charging $175 for the cake so should I ask for the entire amount upfront?

My contract states 50% at time of signing and the rest 4 weeks before the event. HTH.
Cat

My contract states $50 deposit, half 60 days prior and I take the other half a week before the wedding as well as delivery charge and rental charge if they are using my cake stands or any other items