Velper has shifted entirely to wholesale operations now. You'll likely need to track down someone who owns their own business and buys directly from them just to get access to a membership card. If you happen to know anyone like that, it’s definitely worth checking out Metro as well.
I’m not sure if > made hers a bit firm, but ours definitely was. It was a little tougher to slice through, though honestly, it wasn't a huge deal. The pastry chef mentioned it’s probably because we should have taken it out of the fridge about thirty minutes earlier to let the sugar settle a bit. Having layers isn't an issue either—you just give it one extra little slice if you need to, and even then, our layers separated quite nicely on their own. Plus, it was packed with filling and tasted delicious. I have to say, >'s cake was absolutely stunning, too. I feel like I've already mentioned that somewhere!
Maybe take a look at Decades, though I have a feeling their inventory is pretty much identical to what you'd find at Sheet Music Publishing. I know the wedding is coming up fast, but try browsing that bumblebee's website to see if anything catches your eye. If you find something you love, let me know and I can see about sending the bottles to you via overnight shipping. It’ll bump up the cost a bit, but at least you'll get exactly the bottles you're looking for.
You really cracked me up with that bit about the cars. Honestly, if we want things to be a little more colorful for the guys, let's give them an Autan, but for the ladies? Let's go with Dipterol 🤣
Scott Smith68 makes a great point—you really have to account for all those aunts and neighbors who are constantly baking up treats. Between my family's recipes and hers, we usually aim for about 750g of dessert for a group of six. When you're packing things to go, a little container holding 250-350g per person or family is plenty. Honestly, it’s much better to buy a smaller box and fill it to the brim than to end up with a massive container that looks half-empty. My mom actually thought of this little trick, though I missed it at first: placing a decorative lace paper napkin at the bottom of the box makes everything look so much more elegant. Also, just a small tip from my side—it’s always a lovely gesture to set aside a box of sweets and some drinks for the servers and the kitchen staff. After all, they worked hard on the meal too.
The lady at the bakery told us that we should plan for about 750g of treats for every six people at the table—basically enough for a couple of people per serving. Since we were working with those little 250g boxes, my mom and I decided to bring a large catering box to work, while back at the house, we set out three boxes on the table, two inside, and then put two more out on the sidewalk for the neighbors. Over at my dear friend's place, they only kept two boxes because they didn't really invite the whole block; just a few people stopped by there before heading straight to our place or over to church. The desserts were actually baked by the neighbors, aunts, godmothers, and grandmas. We ended up with quite a lot left over, but honestly, most of it was shared with the neighbors. To me, that’s such a beautiful tradition—sharing your joy with the people living right next door. They’ve always been so kind to us, too.
Oops, I totally forgot to mention one little detail—we had about 87 guests at the wedding itself, plus another 30 people the next day, not to mention half the neighborhood popping by 🤣. Honestly, we didn't eat nearly as much during the reception because the dinner was so gourmet and everyone was busy tearing up the dance floor. But man, that food hit the spot the next day! Right now, my mom and I are sitting here enjoying a slice of the wedding cake. It tastes even better today :
Just wanted to share a quick update: we ended up with about 75 pounds of sweets—between what we had at home, the stuff in the hall, the office treats, plus 8 or 9 different cakes and that massive three-tier wedding cake (we’re still recovering from the weekend festivities!). Honestly, almost everything vanished. People just went to town on it! We also shared a good portion with our neighbors. As for the fruit that was left over—which was pretty much all of it—we dropped it off at a local nursing home so they could enjoy a little treat too. My aunt was smart enough to slice up the wedding cake the next day, packing it into plenty of little containers and tucking them into the freezer. That way, we can keep snacking on it for weeks to come while reminiscing about such a wonderful day. 👍
Joshua Clark, those look delicious. Did you make those chocolate sticks from scratch? Happy birthday to your little guy—and a huge happy birthday to you, too, since you’re the one who did all the heavy lifting on that day! 😘
I’ve heard that things are lovely over in Napa Valley, and I was wondering if the cost for two dinners, coffee, and sparkling water would be roughly $30!!! Does the price fluctuate depending on the group size? With about 50 people, you could honestly pick almost any local bistro you fancy. Personally, I’m a huge fan of El Paso, but it’s such a bummer that they close at 11 PM—plus, it feels a bit too exposed there. I’ll try to dig up some other spots that might offer a nice outdoor patio. Also, is the old fort still in use? I was thinking maybe we could rent a small tent and set it up on the lawn right in front of the fort, if that's even an option.
Do they really have to be wire-edged? I’ve noticed at places like Joann or Hobby Lobby, they have all sorts of lace trims on rolls that aren't even that pricey. I know Enki usually uses satin ribbon to tie everything together before cutting the cake, so maybe we could try something similar with this 😕
I actually just found out myself a couple of days ago. My guess is they just recently stocked up on them. fadedfalcon8, they don't even have a website. I've asked them a dozen times! I can shoot you their phone number in a DM, or you could just try searching for them on Google.
Just wanted to give a quick heads-up to my friends out in the Midwest (and everyone else following along!) that Vigus—they’re one of those big wedding supply wholesalers based out of places like Indianapolis and St. Louis—just picked up some bubble and snow machines ($200). We aren't actually going to rent those specific machines, but we are definitely going with their balloon drop and the decor for our main table plus the entrance to the venue (which brings the total to about $367). Honestly, I’m pretty thrilled with how it’s coming together; I think it’ll look elegant without being over the top. And most importantly, dear is totally on board
Ugh, I had no idea it was that close by! Honestly, everything will work out just fine regardless. The most important thing is that people give you a heads-up in advance if they can't make it, so you aren't stuck footing the bill for them. Good luck!
I realize it’s an extra expense, but some of the younger couples I know actually looked into renting a shuttle bus to make sure anyone who enjoys a few drinks gets home safely. It could end up costing you an additional 4-$1.75.
We finally pulled the trigger on the cake yesterday! We decided on a three-tier round design for about 100 guests. For the exterior, we went with a beige fondant featuring a gold border—it’s hard to find the right words, but it looks incredibly elegant and will pair perfectly with my 😍 dress. As for the flavors, one layer is going to be a light hazelnut cream with hazelnut sponge, then we have chocolate and vanilla for the other two tiers. My fiancé isn't much of a fruit person, but honestly, I don't mind since we'll have a Black Forest cake on the side to satisfy my sweet tooth 🙂. Oh, and the price was $267, which is actually at least $200-$$133 cheaper than what most places were quoting us. If we hadn't gone with the fondant, it would have been even more affordable.
Hey, Joshua Clark. I actually know someone working out in the Alaska Ice, so if you find out there's any way to get our hands on some, let me know. It’s a connection of my grandmother's, so I don't want to bother her unless I'm absolutely certain they have what we need and are willing to sell—even if we have to put it on the company account.
Joshua Clark, you are seriously the best. I’m so happy that cake brought a smile to your face, because it definitely did the same for me! I was actually reading your post out loud to my husband, explaining how you're planning to experiment with those chocolate sticks, and he listens so intently before chiming in with, "Well, why wouldn't she just make her a cake?" Honestly! If we lived in Chicago, I’d probably be asking you for tips already, but since we aren't, I can't exactly justify a four-hour road trip—who knows if the cake would even survive the drive! Anyway, huge congratulations to you; you've managed to get quite the reaction out of my better half 😍 .
So, this is that famous crystal cake everyone talks about. I finally got mine today, and honestly? I’m not feeling it at all. It’s just not my thing. I think I’ll stick to plain vanilla from now on. Even though those cakes from Magnolia with the chocolate curls 🤣 really caught my eye—could you find out what that specific style is called? I'd love to know where I can pick some up and what the damage might be if I wanted to cover a three-tier cake for about 120 people. I poked around their website, but there was nothing there except ice cream.
Rachel Flores5, welcome to the group! Honestly, I don’t see why you couldn't hire Foto Art or a similar studio to handle everything right here in the States—you'd just need to factor in the travel costs. It never hurts to ask for a quote. Since you're located so close to the border, you might actually find it more budget-friendly to pick up certain items just across the line. There are plenty of great boutiques over there with a solid selection of wedding dresses, boutonnieres, bowties, and more.
