Wedding cakes and desserts

feralmoose32 said:Douglas Martinez15 - she got an Irke from Graber and man, it was such a stunning cake—I’m pretty sure it was all whipped cream, definitely wasn't that heavy Ticino style...
plus, she mentioned that the Irke was actually delicious too 🙂

she hasn't stopped by the Irke in quite a while, but maybe try sending her a private message...

Graber's cakes are exceptional, though I find their pastries to be somewhat lacking...😉

Thanks, ladies... I was thinking about ordering from them, but my folks back in Columbus weren't exactly raving about their stuff... though maybe they just weren't in the mood for sweets at the time. I really need someone to vouch for the cake quality first 🙂 honestly, I think I'll just head over there and sample a few things myself to be safe... maybe grab a slice or two of those 🙂

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/845...ictures1jp.jpg


http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/631...eddingcake.jpg
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7845/442562f520.jpg

Gosh, this image is way too massive, and I honestly have no clue how to scale it down right now. My apologies, truly my bad.

Hey everyone,
So, I was venting on here a little while back about my absolute nightmare experience with Sugarman bakery... specifically regarding that cheesecake they sent me. It showed up completely smashed, covered in these weird little crumbs, and honestly? It tasted revolting. I had originally planned to give it as a gift, but after seeing that disaster, there was no way in hell I could present it to anyone...

I ended up shooting them a message through their website, and they did the whole apologetic routine, offering me a replacement cake of my choice, which they eventually delivered.

I guess you could say it partially made up for the mess, since it wasn't for a birthday or anything high-stakes, though god knows the communication was painfully slow... and besides, the whole point was that I wanted to hand-deliver this gift personally, but how could I do that with the mangled wreck they sent me the first time?

There’s that old saying, "Better late than never," and I suppose that applies to the replacement cake, even if it did take forever to actually show up...

But look, everything would have been fine if I hadn't just opened my inbox today to find a direct message from them, basically demanding that I delete the post I made about them on this forum!!!!
Can you believe the sheer audacity and nerve of these people!!!! I’m just sitting here stunned by the level of disrespect... it’s been a pattern with this bakery since day one, but asking me to scrub my honest feedback? That is truly the absolute peak of their entitlement!!!

And don't even get me started on how amateur they are... I mean, how does someone who claims to be a "professional" with "years of experience" in the baking "art" fail to figure out basic, decent packaging for delivery? They clearly didn't bother fixing their shipping until they saw my email and my post right here on this forum!!! The only reason they even bothered sending a replacement was because I called them out publicly!!!

Every other bakery in town figured out proper delivery ages ago, and the only reason I even touched this third-rate dump was because every other shop was closed for delivery on Sundays!

Next time, I'm going to be much more careful with who I order from, just to make sure the quality is actually there and the delivery isn't a joke... plus, I won't have some random business hounding me on internet forums!!!!

My verdict on this place is FINAL AND FOREVER: I am never stepping foot in that shop again! And honestly, I’d strongly suggest the same to anyone else who doesn't feel like losing their mind over a dessert!!!!!

First of all, they shouldn't have even charged you for that cake, given that you couldn't carry it away and your entire plan went sideways. Frankly, the matter should have ended there, seeing as they lost a customer permanently due to the dissatisfaction. On the other hand, the fact that they asked you to delete your post changes nothing. If you refuse, then so be it; there is no need for such agitation. Calling them a third-rate dive is an exaggeration, as they are certainly far from that level of mediocrity.

Sean Long4 said:I think a friend mentioned they usually end up paying around $2,500... if I remember her correctly.

Look, the final price really hinges on whether you're going with a light whipped texture or a dense, heavy-duty compound. ;-)
But honestly, you should expect to start at roughly $2,000 and work your way up from there.

Anyone know where I can rent some cake stands? Looking for a three-tier set.

I'm planning to pick them up in Washington, D.C. and drop them off at DBK 🙂

Any idea what the damage would be for that?

Thanks! 👍

Terry Brooks3 said:Anyone know where I can rent some cake stands? Looking for a three-tier set.

I'm planning to pick them up in Washington, D.C. and drop them off at DBK 🙂

Any idea what the damage would be for that?

Thanks! 👍

All I know is that a close friend of mine spent ages hunting for the right stand—pretty sure it was a three-tier setup too—and she finally tracked one down at Nutrapak, so maybe give them a call and see what they have.

Jesse Hughes2 said:All I know is that a close friend of mine spent ages hunting for the right stand—pretty sure it was a three-tier setup too—and she finally tracked one down at Nutrapak, so maybe give them a call and see what they have.

Thanks 🙂

Decided a three-tier cake just looks better anyway. 😍

Mine is just pure chocolate—no extra fluff...

It’s topped with this smooth chocolate ganache, and I might add some chocolate shavings on the side 😍

I could also go the extra mile and stick two fresh red roses on each tier.

Check out these shots just to get an idea of the vibe.

This one feels a little over-the-top:



Something a bit more low-key:



OR



OR



And I’m actually digging this one too:

I’m actually kind of digging this whole idea with the calligraphy...

We’re going to have a lovely cake, though I already know deep down it won't be a total masterpiece—mostly because it's all whipped cream, specifically that real heavy cream stuff you whip up yourself—so I'm currently hunting for some sort of textured, rustic, or "perfectly imperfect" design to help mask her little decorating mishaps ☕

feralmoose32 said:I’m actually kind of digging this whole idea with the calligraphy...

We’re going to have a lovely cake, though I already know deep down it won't be a total masterpiece—mostly because it's all whipped cream, specifically that real heavy cream stuff you whip up yourself—so I'm currently hunting for some sort of textured, rustic, or "perfectly imperfect" design to help mask her little decorating mishaps ☕

I rarely go for whipped cream🙄 especially that canned stuff in a spray can. If it's the real deal, though, then we're talking.🙂

Just throw some fresh flowers on there to distract from any uneven spots... honestly, I wouldn't even mind if it looks a bit bumpy. In fact, 😍 I kind of love the imperfections.😍

Anyway, I think the kale thing is awesome too.😍

I'll probably be holding a bouquet of kale while red roses sit on the tables at the restaurant...

So, I was thinking—this would look absolutely stunning right next to the bookshelf 🙂

And this part here? This is going to be my display stand 😍
I’m leaning towards popping an orchid or maybe something similar up there... 🙂

That stand looks killer 🙂

The orchid thing is actually a solid move too... 😍😍😍

and well—it isn't exactly my first choice, per se, but it has to be... and the style is—well, let's just say it's very understated 😉

Personally, I’m a sucker for that perfectly smooth glaze look... you know, where the sides are just flawlessly finished? I’d love for everything in our hall to have that vibe—just soft whites and maybe a hint of pale green. It would set such a mood! By the way, what kind of flavors are you all leaning toward? I already know how we’re structuring it since we’ve got three floors to work with: the denser cakes go on the bottom, and then we move up to those light, airy parfaits as we go higher. I am absolutely obsessed with cheesecake, but honestly, I can’t remember ever having a decent one at a wedding. Why is that always the case? 🤷

What flavors are you guys picking, and where are you ordering from?

I honestly can't wrap my head around why General Motors cheesecake is always way too soft to actually hold any kind of topping—even that specific style I usually love from the local bakery, which is just... well, you know... 🙂