Posts by Joshua Flores

I think we should probably scale back the guest count for the cake next time. We ordered cupcakes for 140 people and a cake for 120, but there was still a massive amount of cake left over... I guess when it actually comes time for dessert, most people are too full to eat anything, so they just end up polishing off the cupcakes while waiting for their table at the restaurant...
We used the local bakery from Magnolia! 👍👍👍

crimsoncyclist2 said:🙂 I ended up grabbing theirs too... 🙂 I can't wait for the cake and sweets. 😍😍😍

They're great because the staff is actually friendly and welcoming... which matters to me, I guess.

Too bad. Now that it's all over, I guess I'll just say: Hansel and Gretel.😍😍😍😍😍😍:c erer:😍😍

Finally settled on the dessert situation—we’re going with The Cookie Jar!!! Both the cookies and the cake will be from them. One less thing to worry about, I guess... 😍😍😍😍

Bond Pro uses those little boxes. $1.00 A box and $1.00 packaging all in one.
We probably won't be using those boxes...

Ethan Green10 said:Quick question?
Does anyone happen to know how much a cake costs from that lady’s bakery in that suburban town near a major metropolis—I think it’s called Sweet Secret? I tried one of their cakes and it was honestly amazing, I'm just a little worried about the price tag since it looked so fancy

They sent me this around 11 AM:

Dear Customer,
our pastry prices per pound are $30.
We offer about 30 of our best homemade varieties, and you can pick whichever ones you prefer.
If you're interested, we can put together a sample box so you can judge for yourself.
For a dessert spread, people usually go for about 5-7 ounces per person, or you can just estimate by the pound per plate to figure out how many servings you'll need.
The price for a wedding cake designed for 200 guests is $833.
Generally, wedding cakes for 200 people start at $533.
You can choose the flavors and the exterior decoration however you like.
Delivery within Chicago and the surrounding areas is included in the price.

There's a contact email on their website, so maybe just shoot them an inquiry about the specific cake you want.

Lawrence Wilson77 said:Well, you have to pay for the packaging regardless, whether you buy them there or bring your own from somewhere else. As for the assembly, I've looked into this quite a bit. Everyone charges for that service. Sure, you could just bring your own cookies from home and pack them yourself, but who actually has the time for that...

I’ve checked with several different places. These are simply the best ones in my opinion... everyone has their own taste and can decide what works for them. I am just sharing my experience with their shop...😉

We actually gave up on the little boxes entirely—we aren't doing them at all. In the end, Bond Pro ends up being the cheapest option anyway, since even with their assembly fee and our own trays, they still beat the price..👍👍

Lawrence Wilson77 said:You can definitely bring your own boxes and trays...🙂

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.

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.

hey,Linadid you happen to ask if we could just bring our own pastry boxes and trays?

We ended up going with Bond Pro from Columbus. A local restaurant recommended them, and honestly, the pastries are actually pretty good. My mom made the call, though—she’s basically the expert when it comes to sweets. We tried the stuff from mus in Columbus, and man, those were just terrible. Total letdown.
Slatka Tajna in that suburban town near a major city is alright, but they're a bit too sugary for us (and way too pricey). Emma makes amazing treats, but she's expensive. There's a massive price gap between $18 and $30 per pound.