Posts by JackieK84

Well, I'm salary, so I didn't lose any money... But I understand why professionals charge as much as they (always have), but $650 was the quote I got and that didn't include delivery. I know it would have looked much better than...

RE: leftovers. Like K8 said, the bottom tier was fake and we didn't serve the top tier (it's for our 1st anniversary). We only took home less than half of the 8" tier (and that was it for our leftovers....parents and in-laws didn't take...

I cannot tell you guys how many times I had a question about my cake and came here and got fantastic answers.  I only had to post this one question, though...all other questions I had were already answered on this site.  I...

Quote: Originally Posted by AZCouture  Ok well, the HUGE difference in price is because you're paying that person for their time and talent. I assume you know that though. Just wasn't sure though....   Oh,...

I also think buttercream helps the fondant "stick" to the cake better too. 

Quote: Originally Posted by AZCouture  They were quoting you a price as if you were a customer, right?    Correct.  I got a quote from them before I started my trial cake because my future...

Quote: Originally Posted by Dani1081  Jackie, it sounds like the baker you consulted does not know how to stack a cake. A cake is placed on a cake board and then that cake board sits on dowels inserted into the tier...

Quote: Originally Posted by AZCouture  Lol, oh the things some of these "bakers" say sometimes.   I thought it sounded strange as I really been trying to do my homework from other people that have done...

I apologize if this has been asked before, but I searched and couldn't find it. :)   I am getting married April 6th and it's going to be a VERY small wedding (30-35 people) and I decided to bake my own wedding cake.  I've...