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For  THE  MOST  FAB  times of your life!  

dazzling  Wedding Cakes, Dessert Buffets & Edible Favors

Boutique Designer & Chef makes your wedding confections sparkle 
Hand crafted with highest quality ingredients, achieving a refined, truly delicious taste  
Designed to enhance your concept,theme and venue
Created to capture the unique ambiance of your wedding event

dazzleM desserts studio serves discerning clients in the urban, coastal
& rancho areas of San Diego & Orange County 

Number of client bookings is strictly limited ~ tastings are complimentary, by appointment 
[Minimum order is $350, plus delivery & set up fee]

Pair your Wedding Cake with coordinated Theme / Wedding Cookie Favors.
or beautifully packaged Cupcakes and a unique Groom’s Cake. 
Each is sure to say, in a most tasteful way,
"thank you dear friends for coming."

About Chef Jen:  Retired from professional law practice (30+ years), Jen spent two years training to prepare herself to meet the needs of discriminating clients who seek confections that are decidedly delicious and beautifully crafted.  Jen’s affinity for the culinary and baking arts came naturally, and on the apron strings of her two Grandmothers. Studying, practicing and taking classes in New York City, Los Angeles and San Diego yielded a rapid learning curve which Chef Jen has put into practice, with attention to detail, personal touches, all to the delight of her brides and clients.  Connect with Chef Jen for a creative collaboration that will strike the perfect note for your most important day and events.  Note: We ship our delicious Theme & Wedding Cookie Favors throughout the U.S.

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Favors & Gifts Details

What is your average turnaround time, from initial contact to shipment? Because our edible Theme cookie favors are custom designed and prepared in several steps requiring drying time, and thereafter, individual packaging, we like to have a minimum of three weeks. However, always check with us to see if custom production can meet your deadline!

Are you able to meet clients in person to showcase your product? Yes! Meetings are by appointment. I love to collaborate with clients on edible favors and the presentation options that will best enhance this custom favor, the event itself, the venue and the joy of receiving this unique gift.

Wedding Cake Details

Do you offer private tastings or open house tastings? Of course. Tastings are complimentary and by appointment. Clients should allow 1 - 2 hours. On your first contact, please indicated the date of your event, the time frame or specific dates you prefer for setting up our meeting and the number of persons who will attend the tasting (up to 4). It is helpful during the course of setting up the tasting/consultation date, that clients email me information about your event, such as your venue, the estimated number of guests, your color palette, types of flowers (if selected), the theme or any reoccuring motif, and forward any images of cake designs that are appealing to you.

What are your tasting hours? By personal appointment.

Describe how you price your cakes (by slice, by cake, by tier, etc.): Pricing is by the slice. We offer basic cakes as low as $5.50, however,cakes that have flavor & design enhancements preferred by most brides and clients, generally are in the range of $7.50 - $11. We have detailed pricing information on our website. There is a $350 minimum for a wedding cake.

Does the price include the top-tier of the cake? Yes, if the cost of the cake is a minimum of $750.

Do you offer custom cakes, or do you work with pre-designed styles? dazzleM's cakes are custom and are created uniquely for the specific client and for the specific event and venue. There are oodles of fabulous cake designs and designers. I am most happy to replicate beautiful or unique designs, of course, giving the original cake artist design credit.

List any special ingredients you use in your cakes: Fresh, fresh, fresh....and high quality; organic, when available within a reasonable price point to non-organic.

What (if any) special dietary restrictions can you accomodate? If you wish all organic ingredients we are usually able to procure those; a market price adjustment will be made.

On average, how far in advance of the wedding day do you prepare the cake? Generally, nearly all cake/filling/icing components are prepared between Tuesday and Friday. Assembly & exterior icing on Friday. Final exterior enhancements/decorations are applied on Friday and Saturday. Certain components (some fillings, such as curds, icings or decorative items) lend themselves to preparation early in the week the cake is to be delivered.

On average, how many wedding cakes do you do for a weekend? One.

Will you work with the bride's florist to garnish the cake? Yes. It is preferable for the florist to obtain organically grown flowers.

What (if any) cake accessories do you rent out? Yes, we have beautiful rentals / displays for cakes, cupcakes and dessert buffets.

Do you offer delivery? If yes, how much is your average delivery fee? Yes, our delivery and set up fee is $75 for about a 25 mile radius from the Golden Triangle Area of La Jolla, CA.

Are you licensed by the state health department? Yes

Additional Questions and Answers
Q.  May I have a smaller cake to display and a sheet cake in the kitchen to serve my guests?
A.  We do accomodate these requests when the value / cost of the displayed cake is at least $750.  Reason:  the cake on display should have some reasonable proportion to the size of the wedding.  Exception:  the couple may want to display just a fancy cake topper (for the cutting ceremony), as part of a large dispaly of mini desserts / confections.

Choose vendors who absolutely love what they do.  Choose vendors who give you personal attention and do not overbook themselves.  Choose vendors with whom you enjoy a comfort level (vendor who is off-putting should be avoided), who can communicate with you clearly, and who "hear" what you are telling them (able to "listen" and give you responses that make sense).   If the service you are selecting includes things that are "fresh," such as flowers, caterers/food, wedding cakes, desserts buffets or edible favors, check for references.  And make certain you have a good feeling about all these factors, especially at the tasting.  Do not let the vendor rush you.  For example, a cake tasting / first consultation with a custom cake designer should take at least an hour, and up to two hours, depending on the number of guests/budget.  [Of course, be realistic, if you are expecting 100 guests and want a cake for $500. or less, you probably should locate a bakery that is other than a boutique custom cake studio.]  
Bon Appetite and happy planning!!