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boldowl11 said:Hi ladies, I was wondering if anyone here might have some insight into how much they usually charge per pound at a small local bakery.
$23/lb 😁
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Morgan Stewart50 said:As most of you all know by now, I’m getting married in about a year, but I have already found myself completely caught up in all the planning madness! I just had to share this particular vision I have in mind with you all. I am dreaming of a cake covered in fondant, finished off with these elegant ribbons—I’m leaning towards a deep burgundy or plum shade for those. As for the floral elements on top, whether they’ll be real blooms or delicate marzipan sculptures, well, I haven't quite decided yet; I suppose I’ll see how the inspiration flows!
My only real headache at the moment is tracking down a cake stand that matches this aesthetic.
Do you think a local glassblower or maybe someone at a shop like West Elm could custom-make something similar using plexiglass or a high-quality acrylic?
Oh, and please, don't hold back—what do you all think of the look??
I’ve spotted stands like that on a few American sites—just try a quick Google search and you might be able to order one directly. I was hunting for cake toppers recently and stumbled across similar stuff.
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feralcobra92 said:Their cakes are seriously delicious... I've mostly only had them at kids' birthday parties (they always have such beautiful designs), but they're so good... the only thing I've heard is that they're pretty pricey. Do you happen to know how much a wedding cake costs these days?...
Yeah, I had some at a baby shower yesterday too. As for the pricing, I haven't reached the "buying wedding cakes and catering" stage of life yet—my wedding isn't until next year.😉
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I had a slice of cake today that was—honestly—incredible. It was from a local bakery in Chicago. The occasion was actually for a christening, but the cake itself was the star. It featured a parfait filling packed with various fruits at the base, layered with just enough light sponge to balance it out. I’ve decided: I’ll be ordering from them again.😁
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Just wanted to weigh in. Six years ago, our family dealt with my dad’s Non-Hodgkin lymphoma—thankfully, he’s in remission now, and we aren't seeing any signs of a relapse. Let's hope it stays that way. When the diagnosis first hit, it was pure shock for all of us, especially him; nobody could wrap their heads around it or accept the reality. What we went through as a family was harrowing—navigating the brutal side effects of chemo, the mental toll, hair loss, transplants, isolation, and the endless cycle of tests. It was incredibly hard on me personally—I've always been close to him, and at first, I just couldn't believe this was actually happening. Honestly, the worst days of my life were those periods of waiting after his transplant—walking into the hospital with that pit in your stomach, terrified of what the doctors might say. The uncertainty was paralyzing; while he was losing weight, I was losing mine too. But my dad is a fighter—a true hero—who always tried to steady us, saying things like, "It's better it happened to me than to you; I've lived my life." Sometimes he even seemed stronger than the rest of us, which helped both him and the family—well, it helped us because he stayed positive, and it helped him because seeing us smile gave him the drive to keep fighting. I did everything in my power to be there for him, though I often felt completely helpless.
To anyone out there currently battling an illness or supporting a loved one: keep fighting. Be brave. Give your people everything you have, even when the outcome isn't what you prayed for. For me, having friends who—even if they can't fully grasp the situation—showed genuine empathy made all the difference. They provided that much-needed outlet, allowing us to momentarily forget about the disease and just breathe.
Just wanted to weigh in. Six years ago, our family dealt with my dad’s Non-Hodgkin lymphoma—thankfully, he’s in remission now, and we aren't seeing any signs of a relapse. Let's hope it stays that way. When the diagnosis first hit, it was pure shock for all of us, especially him; nobody could wrap their heads around it or accept the reality. What we went through as a family was harrowing—navigating the brutal side effects of chemo, the mental toll, hair loss, transplants, isolation, and the endless cycle of tests. It was incredibly hard on me personally—I've always been close to him, and at first, I just couldn't believe this was actually happening. Honestly, the worst days of my life were those periods of waiting after his transplant—walking into the hospital with that pit in your stomach, terrified of what the doctors might say. The uncertainty was paralyzing; while he was losing weight, I was losing mine too. But my dad is a fighter—a true hero—who always tried to steady us, saying things like, "It's better it happened to me than to you; I've lived my life." Sometimes he even seemed stronger than the rest of us, which helped both him and the family—well, it helped us because he stayed positive, and it helped him because seeing us smile gave him the drive to keep fighting. I did everything in my power to be there for him, though I often felt completely helpless.
To anyone out there currently battling an illness or supporting a loved one: keep fighting. Be brave. Give your people everything you have, even when the outcome isn't what you prayed for. For me, having friends who—even if they can't fully grasp the situation—showed genuine empathy made all the difference. They provided that much-needed outlet, allowing us to momentarily forget about the disease and just breathe.