Your wedding is one of the most important events in your entire life, and I understand that you want it to bring delightful memories to everyone involved — especially you!
The Wedding Cake — lovingly prepared and beautifully presented — is a major part of this event. I can help you design a cake that will meet all of your high expectations, as well as respect your budget. Then I will work with you every step of the way to ensure that things are carried out flawlessly, so that you and your new spouse can relax and enjoy the day instead of fretting over details.
Please note that I do not play the game that many bakers play. When you ask, “How much will this cake cost?” they quote you a price that sounds eminently reasonable. What they “forget” to mention is that this is just the cost of the cake, and that everything else is “extra” i.e. delivery, set up, rental of plates, pillars, fountain, etc. By the time this is all tacked onto price of the cake, you wind up paying two or even three times the initial quote.
I think that’s outrageous. It’s standard industry practice, but I disapprove of it, because I want you to feel good about working with me, not like you’ve been sucked into a whirlwind from which there is no escape. I will sit down with you over cake and coffee/tea, find out exactly what you need, and then give you one all-inclusive price.
Great cake, great service, and honest pricing — I’ll take good care of you!
Q:My sister is turning into a bridesmaidzilla. She’s insisting I invite five of her friends (even though I don’t know them), and that I pay for her hair and makeup. My budget is limited, but should I try to appease her to keep the peace?
As for paying for her hair and makeup, if you can afford it, why not pay for one or the other? Or…Why not have a sister’s spa day and cover the cost of her manicure(not acrylic)?
Talk to all contributing parties, as the cost of weddings increase, so does the number of people paying for them (good news for the bride’s parents, who no longer need to take out a second mortgage to fund their daughter’s nuptials). You’ll need to sit down with everyone who is going to contribute to the wedding-day piggy bank and discuss how to logically divide the tab and arrive at a total number.
Looking for some easy ways to save money on your wedding? Here are some ideas. Write out your budget before starting your search for Venues and Vendors. I find bride always look at vendor outside of their price. Are you considering having a smaller wedding party that will help? Reason why? Every bridesmaid or groomsman represents a dollar amt. (gift etc.). Back to venue; don’t pick a venue that needs tons of decorations and sprucing up. It will end up costing a bundle more and won’t look as great as a venue that is beautiful as it stand alone. You can cut cost by do-it-yourself project, whether it’s centerpieces or invitation. Believe or not it can be a fun project for you and your friends, plus it’s more affordable. Just knowing your budget and stick to it, will save you a lot of money in the long run.
