oh,eff. WWYD

jettagurl

I know this isn't a horrible problem, but what would you do......

I've used various ladies for having cakes made over the past few years.  I thought I found a great one for Ben's birthday in April.  Then a couple weeks later she announced she was closing up shop and moving OOT.  

For the twins' party I procrastinated totally and finally got a rec from that great cake baker about a week ago for this new lady.  We talked all details over the weekend and I emailed them to her today.  and ask for a quote.

it's about 30-40% more than I was expecting...and I thought I had good expectations due to the various people I've used before.  

The party is next weekend.  Do I suck it up and just pay it?  I don't know what to do....it's a lot more than I expected, but it still is a party for 2 kids at once, and definitely cheaper than what I would pay if they were separate. 

ugh.  I guess I'll have to just suck it up, right?   

*Amy*

I guess it would depend how much it actually is and what kind of cake you are hoping to get (ie. is it a special theme, tiered, ect)

Yodajo

*Amy*:

I guess it would depend how much it actually is and what kind of cake you are hoping to get (ie. is it a special theme, tiered, ect)

Ditto.  How much is it?

Rebekah1021

I would suck it up and pay. It is for 2 kids and it will be worth it not having to hassle with finding a new baker or attempting to bake one yourself.

jettagurl

It's two 6" single layer smash cakes with Thing 1/Thing 2 on top.  Also, 4 doz. cupcakes, just a swirl of icing on top, no decoration.  

I was expecting $60-75, it is $100.  I think I can safely drop it to 3 doz cupcakes....which would be $80.  Then add a couple plate of cookies and maybe another dessert. 

My H is a cake snob.  I hate the store-bought with whipped icing, so I kinda am too....but he wants the best in terms of talent in the decorating (no fondant).

 

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I would pay that. Or, can you get the smash cakes made by her and just get the cupcakes made at a different bakery since they're not really anything fancy?

Yodajo

I think that's a lot. 

If  it saves you from stressing though, the extra $20-30 is worth it. 

Rebekah1021

I agree that the whipped frosting is gross! I only like buttercream.

*Amy*

I think that is a lot.  I agree with the pp.  Maybe have her do the smash cakes and see if you can get the cupcakes cheaper. 

sunandsand

A friend of the family wanted to charge me $60 for 2 doz cupcakes and a smash cake.

So here I sit on the night before the party making them myself. I just couldn't drop that much on desserts!