Wedding cakes and desserts

boldbison32 said:Check out this cake we had! It was filled with rich chocolate truffle and covered in whipped cream—absolutely perfection🙂
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5258/1016m.jpg

Where on earth did you pick that up?

Drew Foster11 said:Where on earth did you pick that up?

M&M in Chicago👍

boldbison32, seriously though—when am I going to see the rest of those photos? Because that cake looks absolutely incredible

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...5&id=781523189

rowdyotter7 said:Hi everyone, I’m new here! I just wanted to jump in and share a recommendation for all the brides-to-be out there. If you're looking for someone to handle your wedding treats, I can't recommend this amazing young mom enough. She makes incredible cakes and desserts—honestly, everything is delicious! Plus, her prices are super reasonable and she offers great discounts. She runs her own little bakery over in Ann Arbor, and most locals know her work as Clarin's Sweets. I used her for my own wedding back on October 10th, 2009, and was so happy with the results. If anyone is interested, feel free to reach out and I'll happily pass along her number!

Tried her treats at a fair over at the arena once. They were excellent. 🙂

boldbison32 said:Check out this cake we had! It was filled with rich chocolate truffle and covered in whipped cream—absolutely perfection🙂
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5258/1016m.jpg

Man, that looks incredible!!👍

Donna Chase12 said:Alright, thanks... I'll follow up with them to get the full scoop, but if anyone knows someone besides Vincek who actually does decent work—not just the mediocre stuff—let me know...

I asked my aunt who works at SMB, and she said $2.75 if you want, I can send you the contact info via DM, or you can just check out www.clarinikolaci.com

Thanks, but I already made plans for the cupcakes...

boldbison32 said:Check out this cake we had! It was filled with rich chocolate truffle and covered in whipped cream—absolutely perfection🙂
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5258/1016m.jpg

That cake looks incredible... Honestly, I’d love something similar, but I suspect M&M's tastes might align better with my own, so I'll probably just end up grabbing one of theirs instead.

As far as the sweets go, I ended up ordering from http://www.bakerywebsite.com/. Personally, I think those treats of yours look great. My only hiccup was dealing with the lady over the cardboard pastry boxes—she was being quite difficult about it, claiming that because of some health inspection regulations, she has to pack gifts in plastic packaging. We eventually reached an understanding, though; we agreed that if anyone ever asks questions, I'll just sign off on it and tell them I packed the cardboard boxes myself. At least we got it sorted out...

So, how much are her cookies actually running you, and how many different kinds does she have? Also—curious about the ratio—is it more dry stuff or creamy fillings?

Donna Chase12 said:So, how much are her cookies actually running you, and how many different kinds does she have? Also—curious about the ratio—is it more dry stuff or creamy fillings?

$25 pounds plus $1.75 tray (if you check out the photo gallery, there's a shot showing exactly how she packages everything for delivery). Honestly, for me, it ends up being about $41 spread across the table—but keep in mind, that includes two trays and a pound and a half of treats. As for the ratio of dry versus creamy sweets... she didn't really mention that part. Once she gave me the price, I just went ahead and picked which ones I wanted and which ones I didn't...🤷

alright, thanks

Greetings, everyone,

I’m currently in the middle of making some preliminary preparations for a wedding set for 2010, and as you can imagine, I find myself increasingly preoccupied with the dessert and cake situation. Does anyone here have any firsthand experience with cakes from the Kašnar bakery? They keep trying to steer me toward Zovko, Laguna, Se-mi, or even Ineli... (I would truly appreciate any impressions or reviews you might have, and if anyone happens to know their current pricing).
Thanks,

Hi there! Dennis Grant5,

I might be able to lend a hand here—I actually have a wedding coming up in Columbus (on April 9th),
and I’ve already tried the food, and it’s honestly fantastic. The desserts are just as good, too. I’m planning to order everything from Kašnar again. Unfortunately, the price this year is $22/lb, though it was $28/lb last time! 😠
I haven't the slightest clue why they hiked up the prices so much, but honestly, I don't have the energy to go hunting for other options,
especially since we aren't having a massive blowout of a wedding—so, yeah, my bank account won't be seeing any extra relief anyway.
We went with a set menu that includes the wedding cake, which is also from Kašnar, so I figured I wouldn't overcomplicate things!
Good luck with your decision, but you really can't go wrong with this choice! 👍

Thanks, Olivia Brown14,

I'm well aware, but I went out specifically to try those pastries, and I have to tell you, they look absolutely stunning. However, if you ask me, they’re incredibly MONOTONOUS—honestly, every single one tastes exactly the same and smells the same. Later on, I tried some treats from Andrić and Antunović, and let me tell you, the flavor profile is much better there, and regarding $23 the price, it's costing an arm and a leg.
Look, I don't think what Zovko is offering is a full kilogram $22, but rather a small box weighing somewhere around 1.5 pounds. Besides, I heard they don't even offer smaller packaging options, and since I need smaller portions for when my tables are set for 8 to 10 people, they actually recommended I just get two smaller boxes so everyone can grab something easily.

Dennis Grant5 said:Thanks, Olivia Brown14,

I'm well aware, but I went out specifically to try those pastries, and I have to tell you, they look absolutely stunning. However, if you ask me, they’re incredibly MONOTONOUS—honestly, every single one tastes exactly the same and smells the same. Later on, I tried some treats from Andrić and Antunović, and let me tell you, the flavor profile is much better there, and regarding $23 the price, it's costing an arm and a leg.
Look, I don't think what Zovko is offering is a full kilogram $22, but rather a small box weighing somewhere around 1.5 pounds. Besides, I heard they don't even offer smaller packaging options, and since I need smaller portions for when my tables are set for 8 to 10 people, they actually recommended I just get two smaller boxes so everyone can grab something easily.

A friend of mine had her wedding at Laguna and ordered pastries from Samobor along with a cake. Everything was wonderful, and she didn't pay anything for delivery or for having them plated. I'll send you the details via private message if you're interested.

Dennis Grant5 said:Greetings, everyone,

I’m currently in the middle of making some preliminary preparations for a wedding set for 2010, and as you can imagine, I find myself increasingly preoccupied with the dessert and cake situation. Does anyone here have any firsthand experience with cakes from the Kašnar bakery? They keep trying to steer me toward Zovko, Laguna, Se-mi, or even Ineli... (I would truly appreciate any impressions or reviews you might have, and if anyone happens to know their current pricing).
Thanks,

Alright, here’s my firsthand take on their pastries.

I copied this from another forum because I can't be bothered to retype it all.
I was prompted by yesterday's conversation with Mr. Mary from the Kašnar bakery over in Dubrava.
Back in February, we put down a deposit for 25kg of assorted pastries and a wedding cake, totaling $1133. The deal was 24kg of mixed treats and a mandatory 1kg of Šubarica for our table.
The first shock hit on the actual wedding day when my husband went to pay the balance and pick up an extra 8kg of pastries for the guests. The guy working at the shop had absolutely no clue where our order was. He actually had the nerve to ask me to show him a catalog just to prove which cake we ordered! Then he calls the kitchen to ask if they even have enough pastries left. Just as I'm finishing my makeup, my husband calls me panicking because the shop has nothing—they're completely lost.
We get to the venue, and after a while, we ask the waiter where the Šubarica is. Of course, it wasn't delivered... I was losing my mind.
Then comes cake time. A waiter comes over and warns us to be careful cutting it because the cake is wobbling everywhere. It didn't even arrive at the restaurant until 6:30 PM. Apparently, they didn't even start making the cake until my husband left the shop around noon.
I can't say much about the taste since it wasn't even fresh, but the real kicker came on Sunday. My sister-in-law wanted to give some leftover pastries to the neighbors, and a couple of the packs were already moldy. What a disgrace.
I stopped by the bakery yesterday to ask for their complaint book, but guess what? They don't even have one. Isn't that supposed to be displayed clearly by law?
I called Mary, the owner, and told him everything that happened. He just had the audacity to ask me, "Where have you been until now?" I'm telling you, I am never stepping foot in that bakery again. They are totally unprofessional, and honestly, what happened to us could happen to anyone. The man didn't apologize once; he just kept shouting that it was impossible. When I asked how it was possible to need a catalog to find an order on the wedding day, he just shut up. I gave him a piece of my mind and walked out.
I just hope anyone thinking about using Kašnar's realizes they might end up ruining their perfect day.

Michael Martinez16 said:Alright, here’s my firsthand take on their pastries.

I copied this from another forum because I can't be bothered to retype it all.
I was prompted by yesterday's conversation with Mr. Mary from the Kašnar bakery over in Dubrava.
Back in February, we put down a deposit for 25kg of assorted pastries and a wedding cake, totaling $1133. The deal was 24kg of mixed treats and a mandatory 1kg of Šubarica for our table.
The first shock hit on the actual wedding day when my husband went to pay the balance and pick up an extra 8kg of pastries for the guests. The guy working at the shop had absolutely no clue where our order was. He actually had the nerve to ask me to show him a catalog just to prove which cake we ordered! Then he calls the kitchen to ask if they even have enough pastries left. Just as I'm finishing my makeup, my husband calls me panicking because the shop has nothing—they're completely lost.
We get to the venue, and after a while, we ask the waiter where the Šubarica is. Of course, it wasn't delivered... I was losing my mind.
Then comes cake time. A waiter comes over and warns us to be careful cutting it because the cake is wobbling everywhere. It didn't even arrive at the restaurant until 6:30 PM. Apparently, they didn't even start making the cake until my husband left the shop around noon.
I can't say much about the taste since it wasn't even fresh, but the real kicker came on Sunday. My sister-in-law wanted to give some leftover pastries to the neighbors, and a couple of the packs were already moldy. What a disgrace.
I stopped by the bakery yesterday to ask for their complaint book, but guess what? They don't even have one. Isn't that supposed to be displayed clearly by law?
I called Mary, the owner, and told him everything that happened. He just had the audacity to ask me, "Where have you been until now?" I'm telling you, I am never stepping foot in that bakery again. They are totally unprofessional, and honestly, what happened to us could happen to anyone. The man didn't apologize once; he just kept shouting that it was impossible. When I asked how it was possible to need a catalog to find an order on the wedding day, he just shut up. I gave him a piece of my mind and walked out.
I just hope anyone thinking about using Kašnar's realizes they might end up ruining their perfect day.

God !!! That is unbelievable!!! I would have lost it on them. And moldy pastries? That is just shameful. Absolutely horrific... 🙂 🙂 🙂

Greetings, everyone!

I am currently on the hunt for some great cakes and pastries, so I wanted to see if anyone here has any firsthand experience with the La Dolce Vita bakery over in Columbus... or perhaps those Sun treats from Petrinja.

Thanks!