Posted by: Debi Brim Picking the dream location for the perfect reception is a big decision. Location, parking and of course price all come into play in the decision making process. But you’ve found the perfect location. And the price is in your budget. Or is it? There are things to consider when selecting a [...]
Posted by: Debi Brim I’m frequently asked, "How long does a cake stay "in style" and how do you keep up with the current cake trends?" I don’t keep up with current trends. I actually detest the word “Trend”. Why? Because they are merely promotional tactics by the wedding industry to try to sell a [...]
Posted by: Debi Brim Thanks to a few shows on TV, brides are asking about getting “cake insurance”. Evidently, the way it’s depicted on TV, a bride pays for “cake insurance” and if something happens to her wedding cake (car wreck while enroute, drunken best man falling into the table, etc.), the baker magically [...]
Posted by: Debi Brim Why do we need a 3 to 15 page contract for “just a cake”? It seems nice and simple. If you pay me to deliver a cake, or a set catering menu, then I need to deliver that cake or buffet. And if I deliver said cake or buffet, then you [...]
Posted by: Debi Brim Many bridal publications frequently list “10 Questions You Should Ask Your Caterer/Baker”. Though this list varies from one magazine to another, one question that almost always appears is “Are you licensed by the Health Department”? To some people, this would be unimportant since most folks know some nice lady who makes [...]
Posted by: Debi Brim I was watching a cake challenge show on the Food Network tonight and heard a phrase that is SO appropriate in the food world: "Less is more … but in this case, less is more WORK!" In the cake side of my business, brides will tell me they want a simple [...]
Posted by: Debi Brim It just cracks me up every time I see one of those timelines for brides, especially the ones where the timeline shows "order your wedding cake: 4-6 months in advance". 4 months? You can actually find a baker with an opening on their calendar only 4 months in advance of your [...]
Posted by: Debi Brim Cupcakes are all the rage …. well, if you listen to wedding magazines and websites, they are. These same magazine and websites usually imply how much cheaper cupcakes are. Not always. I want brides to go through the wedding planning process with their eyes wide open. I want them to be [...]
