Posts by cai0311

Some bakeries, like AZCouture, offer a comlimentary 4" or 6" cake on the couple's 1 year anniversary. The cake is not prepaid, because it is complimentary.  And in some instances, the couple forgets about the offer after a...

I charge a base price for fondant covered cakes and then the extras are priced separately, this way a client can pick and choose the amount of extras that fit in their budget. For flowers I first do a search online to see what the...

I use bubble tea straws in each tier for support. Then I hammer 2 wooden dowels offset from the center. One dowel will allow the tiers to "spin" which I don't want. I stack at home what I can carry then stack the rest at the venue....

This year 35% of my weddings are cupcakes instead of cake. I do nothing different for consultations for cupcake weddings. Samples are prepared and displayed (fillings too) the same way for all consultations...wedding cakes, cupcakes,...

I have purchased my stands. I have a 16" square silver stand, 16" square wooden white stand, 13" round pedestal stand and two 10" pedestal stands.

I participate is a large show in my area that brings in around 800 brides. The cost is $950 for a booth. Pricey, but if done right, they are worth the work.

I did not attend a show when I was planning my wedding, I do now as a vendor.My suggestions is make dummy cakes that really pop with color and design.Also, don't just offer white cake and chocolate cake. Offer samples that stand out...

In my area it is uncommon to charge for a tasting; so my tastings are free too. I have had 3 no shows in 4 years - so I am too worried about.If the bride schedules her appointment more than 3 days I always call her the day before the...

I work from home (legal) and bake per order. I have a 1 flavor/filling per dozen requirement. I have never had a customer question this or want to get around it. They have all understood why I have this requirement.When people walk...

If you allow the date to be changed and keep all monies paid so far (which is the entire amount according to one of your posts) then you need to decide what to do with the money if they pick a date you already have booked. Will you...