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Christian Ross6 said:😠😠This cake situation is going to drive me insane. I found this gorgeous one, and there’s a local baker who can make it happen—but then my godmother jumps in out of nowhere, acting all entitled, saying she’ll provide the cake because her daughter got one from her ten years ago. Like, okay? I was planning to suggest a specific style and show a photo, but everyone is already breathing down my neck asking if I’m being "difficult"—which is totally rude. She’s supposed to pick the cake herself. They actually told me not to even think about showing a picture. Are you kidding me? Just imagine if she brings some red, white, and blue monstrosity because that's her favorite, when my whole theme is green and white... how is that even going to work? It would be great if it were something fancy and elegant, too, but the lady baking it has been doing this for fifty years—basically since the fifties. Aaaaaaaah.😂🤣
I know it’s probably not the nicest way to think, but I’m working so hard to keep everything strictly two-toned and not too busy, and now this cake...🤷🤷
I honestly thought about secretly having my own cake made to match my vision, and then right before serving, I'd have the people in the kitchen swap it out for mine😉. By then, it’ll be too late to change anything, and my godmother will just storm off home like some kind of dragon
. Then again, people will say a cake isn't worth a fight and tell me I'm overreacting, blah, blah, blah...
Lawrence Wilson77 said:We managed to lock in an order with the folks from Columbus, Bond Pro. We actually headed over there before the trade show because we knew they were going to hike their prices up... we're paying $16 per pound, which was a great deal, and honestly, the pastries are delicious. We picked up a cake there too, since it wouldn't make any sense to hunt for one elsewhere now. As for the pastry boxes, they have a bit of a trick there... one box costs 3 dollars, and then they charge an additional 3 dollars just to pack the treats inside. It’s the same story with the trays; they’ll charge maybe 4 dollars for a large tray, and then another 3 dollars to set the pastries on it. But what can you do? I don't have anyone available to handle that on the day of the event, so you just have to pay for the convenience. At least everything is fresh.
Lawrence Wilson77 said:We managed to lock in an order with the folks from Columbus, Bond Pro. We actually headed over there before the trade show because we knew they were going to hike their prices up... we're paying $16 per pound, which was a great deal, and honestly, the pastries are delicious. We picked up a cake there too, since it wouldn't make any sense to hunt for one elsewhere now. As for the pastry boxes, they have a bit of a trick there... one box costs 3 dollars, and then they charge an additional 3 dollars just to pack the treats inside. It’s the same story with the trays; they’ll charge maybe 4 dollars for a large tray, and then another 3 dollars to set the pastries on it. But what can you do? I don't have anyone available to handle that on the day of the event, so you just have to pay for the convenience. At least everything is fresh.
Joshua Flores said:hey,Linadid you happen to ask if we could just bring our own pastry boxes and trays?
Lawrence Wilson77 said:You can definitely bring your own boxes and trays...🙂
Sophia Price5 said:I have attended this fair myself, along with several of the recent ones. It seems to be much the same every year; I sampled some treats from the small cake house, which were quite pleasant. I believe they go for $23/lb. What dustyheron23 mentioned regarding the $18/lb price point refers to those cookies from that firm out of Columbus (some sort of Bond Pro, if I recall correctly), though they have since rebranded. I am not entirely sure why 🤷, but they are now operating as Absum LLC, Masaryk, Columbus—they have only been on the market for maybe two or three years and are already changing their name, which perhaps isn't the best for their reputation.
I realize we all want to find the most affordable options, but I suppose there must be a reason why some cookies are priced at $23, while others being shipped all the way from Columbus cost $18? It isn't merely about massive profit margins. Some might disagree with my perspective, but I suspect ingredient quality and sourcing play a significant role, which is why I tend to favor the small cake house.
Jesse Nguyen5 said:Well, here I am again, dealing with more complications... 🙂
(as per usual)😛
My partner and I have been thinking... we really don't want the cookies just sitting out on the tables all night long. It feels wrong. We'd much prefer them served properly, you know, as a dessert after the main course. And honestly, we aren't interested in that whole "mountain of tiny bite-sized treats" situation where half of them are just cheap variations on a theme that nobody actually touches. Instead, we were thinking of ordering maybe five distinct types, but actual, substantial desserts—think things like gourmet brownies, decadent pastry squares, or fruit bars. Just high-quality pieces, even if there are fewer of them.
But here's the catch... most of the bakeries we're looking at specialize in those tiny little finger foods. If they even offer a dessert service, it’s usually through these upscale boutiques with absolutely insane prices, like $3.00 per piece. And we're planning for a wedding of 200 people!!
Do any of you have any bright ideas, or perhaps know of somewhere with more reasonable pricing? 😕
Also, I was wondering if anyone knows where one might find those clear, elegant cellophane bags—the kind used for packaging high-end truffles in fancy shops? I'd love to pair them with a fresh ribbon tied at the top... 😍
casualbison14 said:Regarding the sweets; your idea is solid. I agree that half those tiny little things go uneaten and just clutter the table all night. I always recommend Little House of Cookies because I buy from them constantly and they did the desserts for my wedding. Last year I grabbed some for a birthday and brought them to work. It's pretty much what you're thinking—larger creamy squares—and the price per pound was basically the same as the tiny ones.
Check the flower market downtown for those bags... I think they should have them there... look for a shop called Good Partner...
Joshua Flores said:So what’s the price per pound then? Still around $6? If that's the case, I guess they aren't actually any cheaper than the other brands.
John Hayes5 said:I am 100% backing that recommendation for Little House of Cookies! They’re super friendly, their treats are incredible, and they’re actually willing to work with you on things—plus, the prices are actually reasonable compared to how much other places rip you off by the pound!!!!!!!! casualbison14, thanks for the tip, they are awesome!!!!!!!
