Help!!! How Much Do I Charge For A Cake Like This

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twoprincesses Posted 5 Apr 2007 , 3:46pm
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I possibly have my first wedding cake order and I have no idea what to charge please help!!
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justsweet Posted 5 Apr 2007 , 3:54pm
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What size of cakes, cake looks like it is fondant, around $3.00 to $3.50 per serving not including the flowers.

You will need to located a place for the gumpaste flowers to get a price even if you make them so have base line for the flowers

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tyty Posted 5 Apr 2007 , 4:02pm
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Looks like fondant, start price at $3.50 to $4.00 per serving. Charge x-tra for flowers, ribbon and covered cake board.

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toristreats Posted 5 Apr 2007 , 4:05pm
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What sizes are the different tiers? I'm just starting out, but I will be charging $2.75 - $3.00 a serving. Some people charge 3 times the amount it cost you to make. I charge extra for fondant, because it is more work. Then don't forget those flowers. If you are making them yourself you need to include that in the cost. It's a very pretty cake.

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fmcmulle Posted 5 Apr 2007 , 4:12pm
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What sizes are the cakes? It is so pretty.. My fondant satarts at $4.25 per person. Flowers,ribbon and fillings are extra. Goold luck. I hope you get the job! thumbs_up.gif

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tiptop57 Posted 5 Apr 2007 , 4:22pm
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I live in a metro area and will base this on a 6, 9, 12 filled fondant cake assuming it will serve 75 at $3.75 a serving at $281.25 total before topper and accents. I would charge $55.00 for the topper and $12.50 for each tiered lily spray. So far the cake is at $361.25.

Delivery is extra at $.445 a mile and that price is not negotiable.

You will need to adjust your prices for your area. I would check the finest cake decorators in your area and charge accordingly.

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