The Montclair Girl Team 
This article is sponsored by Calandra’s Bakery.
From deciding venues to themes, weddings require true preparation to enjoy the timeless moment. And one of the things to keep in mind is the wedding cake, which can make your celebration that much more special. If you’re planning a celebration in Essex County + North Jersey (nothing like a Jersey wedding), you deserve to have a reliable gem on dessert duty. Calandra’s Bakery, located on 234 Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell, is the place to turn. Read on for more on Calandra’s Bakery and how it can help sweeten your wedding planning process.
Trendy, Yet Timeless Desserts
Calandra’s Bakery is an Essex County staple, serving everything from classic pastries to standout wedding cakes for over 60 years. The bakery’s mission is to create elegant, handcrafted desserts that elevate special events. What makes Calandra’s unique is its authentic Italian touch, which adds character and flavor to every dessert.
We love Calandra’s for its fresh menu and Italian Village dining experience, but the bakery’s event timeliness is just as great. The bakery team understands that with wedding planning, choosing the right cake is about both flavor and making a statement. And its wide variety of options means there are plenty of opportunities to wow your guests. Some of our favorites include the traditional Italian Millefoglie cake and espresso-layered Tiramisu, which are some of the newest on-trend options from the team.
Calandra’s Bakery’s key to cake-baking is designing with intention: each cake is timeless, artisanal, and romantic. The bakery’s emphasis on personalized desserts makes the planning process just as fun as it is intentional, with every detail handled with care.
Specialty Cake Options
One of the most unique offerings at Calandra’s Bakery is its oversized cakes. The team has recently focused on handcrafting massive (like, truly massive) desserts for large-scale events, while still staying true to client requests and personalized designs. Couples can coordinate directly with the bakery’s cake specialists, Maria + Aisha, to create a dessert that stands out with style.
MG pro tip: If you’re feeling a unique twist on the event experience, you can request that the bakery’s chefs, David + Mike, attend your event and assemble the cake live.
Planning Your Order
Calandra’s Bakery has a rich history of serving some of New Jersey’s most recognizable sweet treats, with three locations in the Garden State. It has become such an NJ staple that supermarkets, delis + more regularly request the bakery’s products, including its specialty baked goods.
To order + build a specialty cake of your own, you can call Calandra’s Bakery at 973-226-8889 or visit the location at 234 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell. Its other two locations are at 204 1st Avenue in Newark and 244 US Highway 46 in Fairfield.
