Wedding cakes and desserts

Jesse Hughes2 said:Well, I could have guessed that might be the case...
It isn't about being cheap, it's just that I don't see the point in paying $30/lb for dessert if I can find a better deal elsewhere. In my experience with weddings, people only eat a tiny amount of sweets, and there's always leftovers regardless of how gourmet they are.
So, does anyone have recommendations for delicious desserts that won't break the bank?

I completely understand that perspective... I actually went through the exact same thought process! I was fully convinced I would hire them... until I remembered my friend has her wedding coming up in three months and she booked them... so I decided to wait and see. To be perfectly honest, I struggle to see any real difference between one type of Canadian pastry and another... but at that specific event, I didn't enjoy their treats at all... not even a little bit.
Then, later on, I heard a story from my brother who once ordered from them, and he mentioned the pastries had this strange, almost chemical scent—like petroleum. Perhaps he was being hyperbolic... I can't say for sure... but he had no idea I was considering them at the time. And after my own firsthand experience... well, I'm convinced.
What is the current pricing for them??? Even if they are $3.25 higher-end desserts... we are talking about a negligible difference when you look at $133 50lbs of sweets. It just doesn't make sense to opt for something budget-friendly $133 if it ends up being noticeably poor quality.

Chris Sanchez11 said:I pay $23 /lb for homemade ones—personally, I think they're delicious, and they're a legitimate local business...
Not trying to sound like a walking advertisement here, though—if you want the details, just shoot me a DM.🙂

Jesse Hughes2, pleaseeeee! 🙏

We ended up grabbing some treats from Ana's Cake over in the suburbs, and man, they were absolutely killer! I spent forever second-guessing myself and obsessively scrolling through this forum looking for advice before finally pulling the trigger on them.
Since there was already a ton of amazing food at Antunović's place, people didn't go too crazy on the dessert, so we ended up handing them all out (along with the extra stuff we had to share), and honestly, people have been buzzing about them yesterday and today, asking us where we got them because they were just that good.
The price worked out to $25/ kg, and we picked up 62 kg in total.
For the cake meant for 160 guests—$533—we went with a combo of vanilla parfait and wild berry parfait, finished with whipped cream on the outside and decorated with fresh flowers (I don't have photos yet). And get this: every single bit of it was eaten!

Jesse Hughes2 said:Quincy:

I was just sitting here thinking about how life moves in such strange, unpredictable loops. It’s funny, isn't it? One minute you think you have everything mapped out—like a perfectly laid track for a high-speed train—and the next, someone pulls the lever and suddenly you're navigating a winding mountain road in a vintage sedan. You just have to roll with it. Anyway, I was looking over some old notes today and it reminded me of how much things change when you actually stop to breathe and look around. It's like that feeling when you finally finish a massive project at work and realize the world didn't end because you took a weekend off. Everything stays. Everything keeps turning. Just a thought. kaže: Hey there! Just dropping in to say hello! I think we finally made our call on the desserts... yeah, we officially decided yesterday while we were hanging out at that local fair. So, there’s this little bakery over in Columbus that claims they make "authentic homemade pastries." My darling keeps insisting they are absolutely incredible—just out of this world! Personally? I’m not really feeling it. I've always been a bit picky about sweets, and honestly, most of them just don't hit the mark for me. It's like when you expect a gourmet burger but end up with something a bit lackluster; the disappointment is real. Just my two cents! Has anyone else actually picked anything up from them? We’re just a little worried that they might be holding back the premium stuff specifically for the trade show or something... you know how it goes. Thanks, ladies!😍

I’m actually pretty curious about them too. To be honest, I was already starting to wonder about their pricing back on the wedding day—it just felt surreal how much cheaper they were compared to everyone else. 😲
I'm honestly not even sure... has anyone here actually ordered anything from them before? I'd love to hear what the experience was like. 🤷
That stand was absolutely incredible; I was honestly tempted to just sit down right there and eat everything they had on display. 🤣

If I may interject for a moment, regarding those cakes from Karlovac—if your primary goal is to ensure your guests are genuinely impressed, I would advise against choosing them, because while the cakes are visually stunning, you might find yourself disappointed to realize they all taste remarkably similar, as those industrial creams tend to leave their mark, making everything look lovely yet feeling as though you are eating the exact same thing over and over again... perhaps it would be better to select something that will truly wow your guests, even if it means paying a little more, since this is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion😕

I honestly think they’ve officially fallen through for us now. I already gave my dear one the heads-up that we need to start hunting for a new ☕
By the way, what’s the deal with Nutrapek? Has anyone here actually used their cakes for a wedding before?

Ladies, thanks so much for all the info about the bakeries in Springfield...

Alright, let's keep this rolling...👎
Emma's Ice Cream Shop???—my former neighbor actually runs that place, but I'd love to hear what you all think before I head over there to get a second opinion on a cake...

What about M&m? I heard their cakes are top-tier, but what about their pastries??? Does anyone know how much they weigh per unit??
And what about Melin?????

thanks🙏😕

Jacob Fisher2 said:Ladies, thanks so much for all the info about the bakeries in Springfield...

Alright, let's keep this rolling...👎
Emma's Ice Cream Shop???—my former neighbor actually runs that place, but I'd love to hear what you all think before I head over there to get a second opinion on a cake...

What about M&m? I heard their cakes are top-tier, but what about their pastries??? Does anyone know how much they weigh per unit??
And what about Melin?????

thanks🙏😕

Emma makes really delicious pastries, though $30/lb was quite high even just last year. A friend of mine actually looked into them for her wedding day but ended up passing because of the cost, though she did end up getting one of their cakes 👍 I think I'll grab the cake there, but maybe find the pastries somewhere else...

We opted for desserts from Emma's Ice Cream Shop, and I must say, they were absolutely divine 👍👍👍

Does anyone happen to know where Emma is hiding? Does anybody have her contact info?
A private message works too...

Thanks!

To be honest, Emma's treats don't even come close to what Kašnar makes...

My aunt used to swear by Emma's cakes, but after she finally had a taste of Kašnar's work, she was completely blown away... everything changed for her...

As for me, I actually felt a bit nauseous after eating Emin's šubarica... and you have to understand, I usually absolutely love those...

Even at the wedding, people kept raving about the dessert spread. After all the music and the big cake were over, the little sweets ended up being the biggest hit of the night...

A pound of those treats is $27 or maybe even $28!!!

feralmoose32 said:Does anyone happen to know where Emma is hiding? Does anybody have her contact info?
A private message works too...

Thanks!

I've got her at F
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thanks a bunch, feralmoose32 😉

Does anyone happen to have the contact info for Gabrek bakery? If you could shoot me a PM, I’d really appreciate it... pleaseeeeeee...

I’d highly recommend checking out ANTICA if you need pastries or wedding cakes; they really are fantastic. Their wedding cakes aren't nearly as overpriced as you'd expect, either. I ended up ordering a five-tier cake for my own wedding and it only set me back $417... which honestly isn't bad at all when you consider how much other places charge. The pastries are excellent too... and one thing I personally value is that there's absolutely no margarine to be found—at least I know I won't end up with an upset stomach, haha. They use a real, homemade cooked cream instead...

So, where did everyone go?

I grabbed some cookies and cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes

Does anyone know the going rate for those little cookie tins? You know, the 0.25kg ones...
I just stumbled upon an offer for $1.00 per tin, but I'm having a hard time telling if that's actually a good deal or if I'm being overcharged...

Does anyone know of a good American pastry chef or bakery over in Austria—specifically in Vienna?

velvetraven12 said:Does anyone know the going rate for those little cookie tins? You know, the 0.25kg ones...
I just stumbled upon an offer for $1.00 per tin, but I'm having a hard time telling if that's actually a good deal or if I'm being overcharged...

That's funny, I was just about to ask the exact same thing.
But then...
@velvetraven12—where did you see that offer? I don't really feel like hunting for it right now, but I definitely need some boxes...
Someone mentioned they were cheapest at General Motors or Metro, but I haven't been able to find them yet. 😕🤷 Maybe I'm just looking in the wrong places.

thanks!😉

velvetraven12 said:Does anyone know the going rate for those little cookie tins? You know, the 0.25kg ones...
I just stumbled upon an offer for $1.00 per tin, but I'm having a hard time telling if that's actually a good deal or if I'm being overcharged...

I'm honestly not sure what a fair price is since I paid $0.83 for my soy treats, and that included having them delivered to the hall already packed in those little boxes. Wouldn't the bakery where you ordered the cookies just have some boxes on hand?