Bridal Shower Cake Dilemma

lnlaveque · January 2012

Hey girls. I know I don't post here often but I am in a sticky situation. My photographer (who also happens to be a family friend of furture in law's) had told me and FI that his sister in law was trying to get into the cake buisness. Anyways we decided to contact her in regards to our shower cake. So I called and talked to her on the phone. She asked for some pictures and I emailed them to her. She didn't email me a response or anything for 2 weeks. Then we emailed quite a bit over a few hours. She said she would get a final price to me later that week (this was mid December). Last week I emailed her. And I called her yesterday. Nothing in return.

I do not want to have someone who is unreliable doing my shower cake. I'd like to know that it is going to be there the day of the shower. I am starting to have serious regreats. I had put no money down or anything. But I don't know what to do. I'm feeling very stressed about it.

Jean6912 · January 2012

I would contact your photographer and see if he could talk to her on your behalf to see if he can figure out the issues. Make your vendors work for you, and since it's his relative that he suggested he should be willing to help. Good luck!

Zimsgirl · January 2012

I wouldn't hire her. She obviously has a lot to learn about communication before starting her business

chelseakopperud · January 2012

I'd call her this week and see if you get a better response. The holidays are hectic for everyone. If she doesnt get back to you in a timely manner this week I would cut ties.

Ash61612 · January 2012

Why are you designing your shower cake? Who is throwing the shower for you?

lnlaveque · January 2012

My mom and future mother in law are throwing the shower for me. And I seen a picture of a shower cake online a year ago that I loved. And they knew that so they told me if that was what I wanted then that would be fine.

I called again today and left a message. If no response I will be searching for a bakery!

courtneyclare103 · January 2012

I might try to contact her one more time, this time by phone. That way if you do decide to part ways you can tell her that you tried to contact her multiple times by multiple methods and never received a timely response.

I say to contact her one more time because I once had a similar issue with my photographer. He comes very highly recommended and is one of the best in my city--I've looked at his website for years. However, when I e-mailed to try to set up my engagement picture session, he didn't get back to me for a while. When he did, he apologized profusely and told me he was at a convention. Every other time since, he's been very timely in his response. However, I had multiple good reviews and years of his great work to fall back to know that he would come through, while this is an up and coming cake baker, so you have to take that into consideration as well.

kelsey+brandon · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_bridal-shower-cake-dilemma?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:a233d297-8ccf-4a7b-96b9-67e3611424ccPost:247b58cd-d826-45a2-bb95-abddc725a005">Re: Bridal Shower Cake Dilemma</a>:
[QUOTE]Why are you designing your shower cake? Who is throwing the shower for you?
Posted by Ash61612[/QUOTE]

<div>This is what I was thinking. It just seems like too much to have a fancy cake at a shower. Even if you love it...it's only cake. And it's not like your photographer will be taken professional photos at your shower.</div>

lnlaveque · January 2012

It was a picture of a cake. With a couple color changes. Its not like a tiered shower cake.

Danidawn20 · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_bridal-shower-cake-dilemma?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:a233d297-8ccf-4a7b-96b9-67e3611424ccPost:84867cd2-8581-409f-aa68-0cc13cc77797">Re: Bridal Shower Cake Dilemma</a>:
[QUOTE]I'd call her this week and see if you get a better response. The holidays are hectic for everyone. If she doesnt get back to you in a timely manner this week I would cut ties.
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]

This!

calisel · January 2012

I would start looking elsewhere. I had a similar problem when I was researching a makeup/hair artist. I had my aunt's friend say she would do mine for free and my BMs and mom for $50ea. (hair & makeup). I waited and waited for a response to see if she could do it. Finally it got to late for me to book a second person for 2011 rates. I had no choice but to book the other person. I had to lock in the 2011 rates before December 31st.

Besides it's your cake and you need someone reliable...

melntaitt · January 2012

I understand what you mean; our engagement cake baker (now our wedding cake baker) was referred by the inn where our engagement party was hosted.

I personally like a pretty cake, she came highly recommended and I just love it that you gave a newbie a chance.

Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be working out and you should definitely research a professional.

julbgordo · January 2012

There's only so much reaching out you can do. Apologize that it's just not working out and move on. You don't have any obligations to this baker.

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