FAQ's about our cupcake stands

Yes. Orders ship the next business day after they are placed. Normally we ship via UPS ground. On average, these orders reach addresses on the East coast within 5 business days, Midwest in 4 business days and Southwest & West coast in 7 business days. This shipping method is reliable but not guaranteed. To order the Cupcaketree or Mini Cupcaketree with UPS 2nd Day or Overnight guaranteed service, please call us toll free at (866)422-8733. We will do all we can to get the order to you prior to the event. Three days notice is preferred.

The retail price of the original Cupcaketree is $39.95 U.S. plus shipping and handling.
The Mini Cupcaketree retails for $27.95 U.S. plus shipping and handling.
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Here at Cupcaketree.com we don't make the cupcakes, just the stand to put them on.

The original Cupcaketree will hold between 50 and 300 cupcakes depending on how many tiers are used. For a large party, all five tiers plus the table top can hold 300-plus cupcakes and for a small event, 2 tiers will hold 50 cupcakes or less.

The Mini Cupcaketree was designed to accommodate from 20 to 100 regular cupcakes.

We are happy to process any size order.

We use UPS Shipping service to get your Cupcaketree to you quickly and safely. The dimensions of a single shipping carton are 36" high, 18" wide and 4" deep. It weighs 6 lbs. and can easily be transported in most any vehicle.

Yes. The Cupcaketree is a modular structure consisting of five discs and ten cross piece uprights. The discs have slots and the cross pieces have tabs which fit easily and securely into the slots. We've found the average assembly time to be between five and ten minutes.

When fully assembled using all 5 tiers and crosspieces, the Cupcaketree measures 21" high. The discs range in diameter from 34" on the bottom to 10" on the top. The crosspieces are 4" tall allowing for items nearly as tall as 4" to be placed on each tier.

The Cupcaketree is made of sturdy white corrugated cardboard covered in white paper.

Ribbion needed for each:
Original Cupcaketree - 12 yards
Large Square Cupcaketree - 15 yards
Mini Round Cupcaketree - 8 yards
Mini Square Cupcaketree - 10 yards
Petite Square Cupcaketree - 5 yards

We have found that double sided tape is great for affixing decorations to the outside edges of the tiers. Simply run double sided tape (available at any office or art supply store) along the outside edge and adhere ribbon, doilies, lemon leaves, silk flowers or whatever you choose. For more suggestions, see our Decorating Ideas page.

Many of our customers have found that if they cover the tiers of the Cupcaketree in foil or plastic they are able to use it again. Also, a non-toxic household spray paint or a good quality acrylic paint can be used to moisture-proof and extend the life of the Cupcaketree.

10, 16, 22, 28 and 34 inches in diameter.
How many cupcakes will each individual tier of the Original Cupcaketree hold?
Using a 3" diameter cupcake, the Cupcaketree accommodates approximately 8 on the top tier, 20 on the second tier, 30 on the third tier, 50 on the fourth tier, 75 on the fifth tier, and 100 on the table top.

Yes. The Mini Cupcaketree was designed to hold a wide variety of desserts and will hold up to 100 regular cupcakes. The 3" space in between tiers allows for items up to 2 3/4" tall to be placed on each tier. Due to it's smaller scale, the Mini Cupcaketree also looks great holding smaller food such as mini cupcakes, appetizers, petit fours and chocolates.

Using a 3" diameter cupcake, you can fit 7 on the 8" tier, 15 on the 11" tier, 18 on the 14" tier, 24 on the 17" tier and 36 on the 20" tier. All tiers do not have to be used and desserts can be spaced out with decorations in between so that the Cupcaketree looks full even with a small amount of desserts.

The diameters of the tiers are 8", 11", 14", 17" and 20". The crosspieces that fit in between the tiers are 3" high, bringing the total height to 15".

Orders ship the next business day after they are placed. Normally we ship via UPS ground. On average, these orders reach addresses on the East coast within 5 business days, Midwest in 4 business days and Southwest & West coast in 7 business days. This shipping method is reliable but not guaranteed. To order the Cupcaketree or Mini Cupcaketree with UPS 2nd Day or Overnight guaranteed service, please call us toll free at (866)422-8733. We will do all we can to get the order to you prior to the event. Three days notice is preferred.

Absolutely. Please call us directly at (269)683-7288 to place your order and arrange for shipping if you live outside the U.S., in Alaska or Hawaii or have a military address.

Our stand was designed by an architect specifically to bear the weight of hundreds of desserts or appetizers. The Cupcaketree features a slot and groove truss structure which evenly distributes the weight allowing you to place as many cupcakes as you wish in the tiers. The top tier can be used for any number of decorations such as floral arrangements and small cakes for the cutting ceremony. The weight limit for the top tier is 20 lbs.

The Cupcaketree has a Patent Pending with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.