Posts by Robin Kelly25

Nathan Cox25 said:Is this what you mean?
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These are from Fancy Cake! Honestly, their cakes look incredible.😲

That’s it. Thanks a lot.

The cake was perfect!!!

I’ve officially decided on the "dessert table" option. Now it’s just up to me to track down exactly what I want—meaning the treats need to look as good as they taste. It’s honestly ridiculous that I’ve been driving all over Washington, D.C. and the surrounding suburbs for two days straight just trying to find a bakery that actually does decent cupcakes and muffins...

I’m planning a standard dinner party for my staff... but I want the dessert course to be served Swedish style. It's not an issue for me to build some custom risers for the table—maybe just small wooden steps that I can drape a tablecloth over to create different levels. Then we can arrange the pastries on top, surrounded by candles, some fruit, and bits of decor. That's the vision.
The thing is, there aren't many photos of this setup online...

I’m a fan of muffins. But I haven’t seen any around here...

The photos look great. It’s definitely solid inspiration for how to approach the design moving forward...

I honestly don't see what the issue would be with those little cups—aside from the price tag, I can't find a single flaw.

What I really dislike are those "average" wedding desserts that just sit on the table being pushed around; unless you hit the jackpot, most of them aren't actually good. Usually, those plates just get shuffled left and right to make room for the soup, the appetizers, whatever, and you always end up with a messy tablecloth covered in crumbs. That's just my experience; it's always that same cheap margarine-and-sugar quality. Looking at these now, though, they do look high-end. Personally, for my own wedding, I’m taking a different approach. My logic is simple: everyone's going to eat, so I might as well make sure they're actually delicious...

Alright, ladies, here’s the intel so I can return the favor:

First, I called Millennium. The woman who picked up—let's call her the Duchess because she certainly acts the part—couldn't provide a single basic detail. She didn't even know the price per glass. After three minutes of back-and-forth, we finally established that one glass is roughly $4.75. The Duchess had no clue if they offer bulk discounts or if they even deliver; her response was basically, "I guess it works for $33 if the wedding is in Washington, D.C." Honestly, it felt like I was calling to ask for a hundred free pastries rather than planning to actually pay for them. Zero stars for service.

Second—Lido. That’s a different story entirely. The guy was normal, which is a shocker these days. He was communicative and actually easy to talk to. Here's the breakdown: a kilo of dessert/glasses is $33, a kilo of "just" pastries is 70kg, and a single glass is $3.00. They handle delivery properly using refrigerated trucks.

Hopefully, this helps someone out.

Thanks, ladies. At least I have a starting point now. I'm thinking about setting up a dedicated dessert station—maybe something like a Swedish buffet style—while keeping the rest of the food on the main table. I really like this vibe.

Great, glad you all gathered here. This place is a goldmine for actual advice on pricing, services, and general questions...

Does anyone know a bakery that does dessert shooters, something like this:



I saw those kinds of desserts at a wedding at the Hilton, but they used Delivered Catering, and I don't think they specialize just in sweets...
Are there any other options out there?