Posts by cakesbyamym

I got it worked out. Thanks anyway Seagoat! My mind is just mush after this morning. I had to step away from the computer for a few minutes, and when I came back, I was fine. LOL. Just one of those days, I suppose.

I am working on the contract for one of my bride's. She needs to serve 250 guests, and wants 5 tiers. The top is to be square/round/square/round/square for the base. Using Earlene's chart, the closest that I'm coming is 291. I...

I charge $3.25 per serving for fondant. I wouldn't upcharge, because the design is pretty simple, so for me. My charges would be:232 servings x $3.25 per serving = $754Equipment rental = $35Total = $789 + tax

Absolutely NO refund. Your cake is awesome! It's not your fault that her child is spoiled and acting so ungrateful. You fulfilled your end of the contract.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm not surprised at all that you won...your work is always top notch and flawless. You're my cake hero!

I make all of my cakes from scratch. I was raised with my mom making everything from scratch, so I do the same thing.

Doing ANYTHING in this day and age, economy, or otherwise, takes a great leap of faith. Nothing is ever a given or a sure thing. I began my bakery PT almost 3 years ago, and by February of this year, I HAD to leave my FT job or either...

I tell my couple's during the consultation, and also include in my contract, that the final counts, balance and completed contract are all due 30 days prior to the wedding date.

Quote:Originally Posted by indydebiHmmmm.... a lot of no-show's, potentially cutting it late so those that DID show up left .... half the cake leftover .... sounds like buyers remorse to me!I agree with Indydebi. If she has leftover...

Quote:Originally Posted by littlecakei used to rent that kinda stuff....no one has wanted a fountain around here in years...My thoughts, too; then today...my consultation couple wanted the fountain, side stairs and in her words, "little...