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post #16 of 47
5/5/11 at 12:51pm
I would tell husband's co-worker that you were surprised by her reaction and that you do not feel comfortable experimenting with new recipes just to please one person. If your tastings are not what she was hoping for then she should find someone that she will be happy with so as not to spoil her special day.
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post #17 of 47
5/5/11 at 12:53pm
I'm trying to envision a scenario in which this all turns out good in the end! icon_confused.gif
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post #18 of 47
5/5/11 at 12:55pm
Who cares if 6 weeks is or isn't enough time for her to find someone else!? LOL if she's treating you like that, that's her own fault if she gets herself fired!!

How do we weed people like this out?? I'm trying to think of verbiage to post on my FB page & website. Maybe something like this will work:

"We have the right to refuse service to anyone, which includes, but is not limited to: Snotty, Catty, Obnoxious, Rude and/or Ungreatful people"

Any comments? Suggestions? hahaha

Their money is just as green as anyone else's, but it's not worth my time and mental health!
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post #19 of 47
5/5/11 at 12:59pm
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Originally Posted by yummy_in_my_tummy

How do we weed people like this out?? I'm trying to think of verbiage to post on my FB page & website.


I've shared this before but here's a link from a very successful caterer in Texas .... scroll to the bottom of the page for his Bridezilla clause. It's vague and generic .... and just enough to allow him to cancel at his discretion!

http://www.jbarhtexasfoods.com/aboutus.html
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post #20 of 47
5/5/11 at 1:02pm
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Good advice from all of you, thanks so much.

If you guys only knew how much money I have already spent on this. They were supposed to pay for the cupcake stand $130, the monogram stamp for the cupcakes $45, the bulk candy $50 (I was going to do a dessert table for them), tablecloth $20, I went and ordered all of this on my credit card just to get it out of the way. I never dreamed things wouldn't be ok.

At this point it's worth it to me eat the money because I am sick of being treated like sh!t. I'm so glad it's Cinco de Mayo because I have a reason to pull the margarita maker out tonight...
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post #21 of 47
5/5/11 at 1:08pm
Thanks maitej, I think it allows Takeelah to bow out gracefully while reminding Bridezilla (in a subtle way) that it was in fact a favor (a VERY generous one on her part), takes away the awkwardness for her husband at work and she can still send her yummy treats to the office. icon_lol.gif
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post #22 of 47
5/5/11 at 1:19pm
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Originally Posted by Takeelah

Good advice from all of you, thanks so much.

If you guys only knew how much money I have already spent on this. They were supposed to pay for the cupcake stand $130, the monogram stamp for the cupcakes $45, the bulk candy $50 (I was going to do a dessert table for them), tablecloth $20, I went and ordered all of this on my credit card just to get it out of the way. I never dreamed things wouldn't be ok.

At this point it's worth it to me eat the money because I am sick of being treated like sh!t. I'm so glad it's Cinco de Mayo because I have a reason to pull the margarita maker out tonight...



Chalk the expense up as "Cake Stupid Tax" and let it go....at least you have cool stand, stamps, and yum candy! And DON'T send the candy w/the hubby to work! Give it to the neighbor kids! They'll love you for it! icon_biggrin.gif

***And yes, she has plenty of time to go look for someone else......I "fired" a "free" client last week, boy did I ever feel r-e-l-i-e-v-e-d whew! She ended up going to a grocery store. Whoop-d-doo!***
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post #23 of 47
5/5/11 at 1:40pm
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Originally Posted by Takeelah

Thanks guys, your replies helped. The wedding is a little less than 6 weeks away. It's for about 100 people. That's enough time for her to find someone else isn't it?



I would answer her - "You should probably go to Walmart, they can fill an order placed less than six weeks away in a heartbeat, and they have both cake and the lesser known mysterious cupcakes in a wide variety of colors"

Some folks don't know when they have it good...that's why I am a hobby baker and don't work for the public.
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post #24 of 47
5/5/11 at 1:54pm
indydebi I love it! I think I'm going to use something similar - only call it "The Cakezilla Clause", so it covers ALL events!!
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post #25 of 47
5/5/11 at 5:00pm
I would promptly email and cancel...Never ,Never ,Never agree to do anything for free....Lesson learned..Sorry not trying to be harsh...LOL
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post #26 of 47
5/6/11 at 5:13am
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Not harsh at all Kiddiekakes! And you guys will not believe this...

So last night, my husband and I were trying to figure out the best way to bow out of this and we decided, that I was going to send an email using tips and words from you guys. (I love cc and now my husband does too!)

Well, about 10pm last night, I get an email from bridezilla. There was no greeting at all, she got straight to business:

It was entitled, "This is What I Want" and it included the picture of a larger cupcake tower and the text, "I don't know if you bought the stand but this one is bigger, we do have 200 guests, what do u think about this one?" icon_eek.gif

LoL, I almost died. They knew darn well I bought the stand because they were supposed to reimburse me for it. They also told me the wedding was for 100 guests, and like nothing she just nonchalantly dropped it on me that I would be baking for 200. At that moment my husband and I realized it was karma, because it was a legitimate way out w/o any hard feelings between he and his coworker!

I have a small kitchen, and there is no way I have the room or the equipment (I've already spent enough on her), to bake for 200 people. I'm not a professional, I just bake for fun, it would just be too large of a job for me. And it was going to be a stretch to transport everything in both of our vehicles as it was. So, I sent them an email last night explaining this.

Everything should be fine between my husband and his coworker and he will never know that I almost bowed out before that because of his blushing bridezilla. We all know the truth though, don't we?! icon_razz.gif

Thanks to everyone for your support!
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post #27 of 47
5/6/11 at 5:23am
Excellent! I'm so glad you still sent the email to her! Papertrail! Please do let us know what the hubby's coworker said in regards to all this. icon_biggrin.gif

I pity whomever she picks after all this!!! icon_rolleyes.gif
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post #28 of 47
5/6/11 at 6:02am
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Originally Posted by Takeelah

Not harsh at all Kiddiekakes! And you guys will not believe this...

So last night, my husband and I were trying to figure out the best way to bow out of this and we decided, that I was going to send an email using tips and words from you guys. (I love cc and now my husband does too!)

Well, about 10pm last night, I get an email from bridezilla. There was no greeting at all, she got straight to business:

It was entitled, "This is What I Want" and it included the picture of a larger cupcake tower and the text, "I don't know if you bought the stand but this one is bigger, we do have 200 guests, what do u think about this one?" icon_eek.gif

LoL, I almost died. They knew darn well I bought the stand because they were supposed to reimburse me for it. They also told me the wedding was for 100 guests, and like nothing she just nonchalantly dropped it on me that I would be baking for 200. At that moment my husband and I realized it was karma, because it was a legitimate way out w/o any hard feelings between he and his coworker!

I have a small kitchen, and there is no way I have the room or the equipment (I've already spent enough on her), to bake for 200 people. I'm not a professional, I just bake for fun, it would just be too large of a job for me. And it was going to be a stretch to transport everything in both of our vehicles as it was. So, I sent them an email last night explaining this.

Everything should be fine between my husband and his coworker and he will never know that I almost bowed out before that because of his blushing bridezilla. We all know the truth though, don't we?! icon_razz.gif

Thanks to everyone for your support!



Yay!!! Let us know what he says icon_biggrin.gif
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post #29 of 47
5/6/11 at 6:50am
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She actually wrote back and said, "I'm sorry you didn't know, but thanks for all your effort." I think she is happy because she obviously didn't like my cupcakes, LoL.

At work, her husband said to my husband, "It's cool. The wedding has just gotten out of hand." From what my husband can gather, they had a lot of people add pluses (plusses? Is that even a word?) to their invitations that weren't invited and were offended that they weren't. So they are stressed.

I'm just happy I'm out of it! thumbs_up.gif
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post #30 of 47
5/6/11 at 6:57am
I'd let her know that you alread bought the stand, stamp, and candy and she owes you #xxx.xx
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