Let’s talk wedding cakes!

Photographer: Jackie Steele | Florist: Bella Fiori | Cake: Palermo’s

At Rock Island Lake Club, your cake is included in the wedding package. We work with two local bakeries— Calandra’s and Palermo’s. At Calandra’s, you can schedule an in-person cake tasting. Palermo’s offers cake tasting boxes to go and recently started offering in-person tastings! You’ll work directly with the bakery to order your cake and then they’ll deliver the cake to Rock Island the morning of your wedding.

Calandra’s

Email Maria at mariaferreira1015@yahoo.com to schedule your cake tasting. Be sure to include the following info:
• Name
• Phone number
• Several dates listed in preference order
• Your wedding venue
• Any additional details
Find more information here.
Calandra’s recommends doing your cake tasting 3 to 6 months before your wedding day with all of the details being finalized 30 days prior to your wedding.
Up to four guests are welcome to attend the cake tasting.
Yes, cake tasting to go boxes are available; however, Calandra’s prefers in-person tastings.
Please let them know of any allergies they need to be aware of. There are nuts in the facility that may lead to cross-contamination.
They do not have gluten free cakes.
Yes, you can swap out the cake for cupcakes.
Bear Brook Valley’s wedding package includes contemporary Italian artisan pastries. Calandra’s allows you to swap out the cake for cupcakes if you prefer.
The most popular flavor is Strawberry Vanilla.

Palermo’s

- Palermo’s offers cake tasting boxes to go, or you can schedule an in-person tasting.
- More info on in-person tastings coming soon!
- Reach out to Palermo’s at info@palermobakery.com to let them know that you are getting married at Bear Brook and your wedding date.
- Palermo’s will get back to you with information.
- Once you have talked with someone from Palermo’s, you can pick up a to go box.
- Boxes can be picked up from their Little Ferry location Monday through Sunday between 8am and 8pm.
Couples can start the process of the tasting as early as they would like. The deadline is one month before the wedding.
The box has all the 16 flavors that Palermo’s offers. It is designed for two people. If the couple needs more cake to take home and taste, the boxes are available for $25 each. The first box is complimentary.
Absolutely! Palermo’s is able to swap the cake for either product.
Gluten free cakes are only available as side cakes or cupcakes. There is not a tiered version for this type of cake.
Dulce de Leche Mousse and Cannoli are the most popular.

To work with Palermo’s via phone, Zoom or in-person consultation: please head to this link to book your consultation https://palermocustomcakes.com/book-appointment/

To work with Palermo’s via e-mail consultation: submit your order request via https://palermocustomcakes.com/order-wedding-cake/

To taste their delicious cakes: Pick up a tasting TO-GO box. You can pick up one (1) complimentary tasting TO-GO Box at their Little Ferry location from Monday to Sunday between 8am and 8pm. They do not require a reservation or call ahead - they simply ask you to come to pick up your sample box during the days and times offered and show this email. The tasting box contains all the offered flavors.

*You will need to present an email that you will receive from Palermo’s to claim your 1 Complimentary Cake Tasting Box. Additional boxes may be purchased for an additional $25.00 per box*

The Palermo’s flavors that couples chose the most in 2024: Cannoli, Vanilla, Raspberry, and Chocolate Mousse.