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Frequently Asked Questions for Favors & Gifts
Do you offer a catalog of products or custom products?
Custom Products
Do you handle design, printing, and assembly?
Assembly, Design
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.
Frequently Asked Questions for Wedding Cake
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, such as by slice or by tier, for your cakes?
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.
What (if any) special ingredients, such as fresh fruits or farm-fresh butter, do you use in your cakes?
Fresh, fresh, fresh....and high quality; organic, when available within a reasonable price point to non-organic.
On average, how far in advance of the event 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.
How many cakes do you schedule for a typical weekend?
One.
Will you work with the client's florist to garnish the cake?
Yes. It is preferable for the florist to obtain organically grown flowers.
What (if any) cake accessories, such as a cake stand or cake cutter, 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.
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.
Tips and Advice
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!! |
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