Posts by Nathan Cox25

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I just stick to Google 😁

Everything and anything
http://www.partycity.com/decorations/cake-decorations

Maybe check here too
http://www.hobbylobby.com/decorations

DTP
http://www.staples.com/office-supplies/decor

http://www.bakery-supply-co.com/decorations/cakes

http://www.amazon.com/cake-decorating-supplies

I think those prices are about what you'd pay at the bakery over by Target

small cookie shop, $27/lb, slices of cake around 10-$$4.00 per piece, free delivery
Orient Bakery, $60/lb
Topolovec Bakery $23/lb

I'm with you—definitely an upgrade over Vince, no offense intended. Tasty.

where have you been hiding? 😠
I was honestly about to call it a night—but then you showed up 🤣

Yeah, the Millennium caught me off guard too. I just completely forgot how sugary their treats are 😉

If you really look at it, it’s just like any other tiered cake—each layer sits on its own little pedestal

only the base is shaped like a globe, and the cakes aren't round
it's classic, I guess, but with a bit of a twist
The girls don't actually know the price upfront—they have to coordinate the ingredients with their nutritionist first, then they work out the cost

Jason Davis5, if you're passing by, those cream puffs are actually pretty good. A little different than what I'm used to, but decent. Since the menu lists them as a cafe rather than a bakery, I didn't even bother asking if they do wedding cakes or anything😲
that's why we were thinking about hitting up Magnolia Bakery for some samples instead

At Mary's, you're looking at $33/lb for retail, or $28/lb if you buy in bulk
. I haven't tried their cakes yet—but those cream pastries with hazelnuts and forest berries were killer. Hard to say which one hits better, honestly.
Here’s an example of one of their cakes; I'm actually digging this petal design.

I mentioned these pastries before, though we haven't gotten around to tasting them yet.
My mom called to check the prices, so maybe there's a note somewhere about it.

And obviously, we'll head over to Smile in suburban New Jersey to check out those cakes priced at $22/lb.

hm, machine-made cookies—seriously finger-licking good.
Tom and Ana? There are plenty of places over in Brooklyn where you can grab sweets made for weddings, but honestly, the ones from the local bakery are my go-to every Sunday. It’s actually worth the trip.
At the state fair, the best ones I ever had were from Heartland, or something like that—they have "heart" in the name.

Yeah, where all did you try them?
Was it just cookies, or cakes too?

The pastries from the local bakery aren't really my thing—I’d much rather grab something at the diner over on Broadway. Their ice cream is way better and the desserts are actually decent. For the cakes, they quoted me $800/$300
for a group of 100, decorations included.

I don't know, I've never really been a fan of Vincent🤷—especially since his reputation isn't what it used to be...
I'm not sure what wedding cake prices look like in Charlotte, but a bakery over by my place told me $62/lb, because they use some "special" organic stuff with no additives or whatever—I can't remember the exact pitch.
So, I'd assume their cakes are pretty pricey too. Honestly, at this point, I wouldn't even be surprised by those kinds of prices 🤣

it’s pretty wild hearing that from you—especially since I know you’d be the first one grabbing a dessert at Whole Foods😁

James Ruiz84 said:I seriously have to give a massive shoutout to the pastries from Charlotte (Facebook catering))
Look, I’m not even a huge sweets person, but ever since I tried their stuff, I am freaking addicted!!!🤣🤣🤣 Honestly, if I were getting married right now, forget the wedding cake—I’d demand their cream puffs instead😍

Is that the same Charlotte from over on Main Street?
A friend of mine lives nearby and raves about them—and she isn't even a big dessert person.
Next time I'm in her neighborhood, I'm definitely stopping by.
They've got all those fancy cakes in the window...

What’s the damage

around $27/lb
it really depends on what you're thinking
if you aren't planning on handing out cookies to the guests, you'll probably need about 45lbs
plus, it all comes down to how much people actually eat at the wedding—honestly, better to have too many than run out mid-reception

Still doesn't feel expensive!
These little cakes are actually pretty decent—maybe next time we're in Cleveland, we'll hit up that bakery we found

What’s the damage lately?
I mean for things like cupcakes, standard cakes, or pastries?

Check out the whole thread on Wedding Dresses: Seattle and surrounding areas—someone actually brought up Hemingway here.

silentstag02 said:

I don't even know where to start with this... just absolute nonsense. Total garbage. Honestly, if you believe that, you're beyond help. Just stop. kaže:
I don't get why you're getting all worked up...
Thank God we’ve got folks coming in from the Midwest... gives us a real feel for how things work out there. And hey, luck's on our side, we're always back in the Midwest anyway...

And you're talking to me about opportunities here and there... my mom worked her whole life just to scrape by... $633 Wages over the last 15 years? Total joke. And now we don't even have that much in retirement...
Look, please don't even go there. And don't you dare try to lecture me about how much better the standard of living is in Washington, D.C. Sure, maybe you pull a slightly bigger paycheck, but then the tax man hits you harder, the car costs more, and the utility bills are absolutely insane. You can't find prices like that anywhere else in the US. Everything—from your groceries to your meat—you have to buy everything outright. I actually sat down and crunched the numbers to see what life would cost in the Midwest versus somewhere like California or Washington, D.C. Honestly? I’d much rather live out in the sticks on a tiny salary than deal with those massive costs in D.C. And weddings? You’re paying for them regardless. Yeah, sure, there are spots in D.C. where you can grab a table for $60, but that’s just ridiculous. We kept our budget around $45 per person and found plenty of halls and restaurants. But man, every single venue has these stupid extra fees... charging for linens, charging for "service," charging for the waiters after midnight, charging you to slice your own cake or serve your own desserts. Then there's the parking, the tip, full price for the kids' meals, the electricity, the water... not to mention those shady places that hike up their prices a week before the big day. Honestly, if that hall you picked isn't falling apart, has decent wine, plenty of parking, clean linens, and most importantly, great food... then yeah, you got a steal...

I wasn't even mad, I just said you can't compare them! Every single city has people struggling on low wages, everywhere... But you definitely can't compare the cost of living in the Midwest to what it's like in Washington, D.C.! Electricity and gas prices are the same regardless, taxes are the same, sure utility bills might be higher in some spots, but the paychecks are bigger too... so... Anyway, this isn't even what we're here to talk about. We're supposed to be helping each other out for OUR big day!!! So let's just drop it...
Yeah, John Doe is a killer venue, seriously stunning. I was just saying it’s pretty pricey and they don't really cover everything...

Do a little research; property taxes aren't identical in Washington, D.C., compared to the Midwest or the surrounding suburbs.
you notice it as soon as you leave the D.C. area, like if you head out to somewhere like suburban Maryland😲
you think the hotel price is too high—fair enough. Some people don't need an ultra-modern hall; they just want decent food and drinks. Besides, when we eat out in the Midwest, I don't see the food being any cheaper than in D.C.—and we've eaten all over, even in places like Warsaw and so on.

What's the typical range for wedding catering in the Midwest? Just enough to compare it to this hotel.

p.s. if you have any wedding magazines lying around, look there for envelope ideas. Ours have some nice ones in different colors.

Ugh, I’m looking at the photos from Sale Zelenkrov and honestly? It looks sleek and modern. The price tag is basically Hilton level—if I were getting married out in the Midwest, I wouldn't even hesitate for a second. 😁
You can't get married in a high-end venue and expect budget DVD prices. 🤣
Round tables 😍