Cake Payment Schedule Template

Use this template to set clear deposit, retainer, and balance due expectations before a cake order is confirmed.

Simple Custom Cake Payment Schedule

Best for birthday cakes, small celebration cakes, cupcakes, and standard custom orders.

• Total order amount:
• Deposit required to reserve date:
• Deposit due date:
• Remaining balance:
• Balance due date:
• Pickup/delivery date:

Recommended wording:

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your date. The remaining balance is due before pickup or delivery. Your order is not confirmed until the deposit has been received.

Wedding Cake Payment Schedule

Best for larger orders booked farther in advance.

• Total order amount:
• Retainer due at booking:
• Second payment amount:
• Second payment due date:
• Final balance:
• Final balance due date:
• Wedding/event date:
• Delivery/setup date:

Recommended wording:

A retainer is required to reserve your wedding date. The final balance must be paid before delivery and setup. Payment deadlines are listed in the quote and invoice.

Rush Order Payment Schedule

Best for orders inside your normal booking window.

• Total order amount:
• Rush fee:
• Payment required to begin:
• Final balance, if any:
• Final due date:

Recommended wording:

Because this order is inside my standard booking window, payment is required before the order is confirmed. A rush fee has been included in the quote.

Balance Reminder Script

Hi Name, this is a friendly reminder that the remaining balance of $Amount for your cake order is due on Date. Payment must be received before pickup/delivery. Thank you!

Overdue Balance Script

Hi Name, I wanted to follow up because the remaining balance of $Amount for your cake order was due on Date. Please send payment by Deadline so the order can stay on the schedule.