Bella Manse, artful wedding cakes 4.9 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
402 Manor Avenue, Millersville, PA 17551
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Quality of Service:
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Responsiveness:
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Professionalism:
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Value For Cost:
   4.9 out of 5.0 (5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:
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Endorsements
"Bella Manse cakes are always perfect and delicious. You will enjoy meeting with Rene to design your cake and feel like you've made a friend in the process. "
"Renee is such a joy to work with. Her cakes are always beautifully designed and most important, they taste fabulous. When working with my clients I am always thrilled to find out Bella Manse is the baker selected for their event. I know that they are getting superb service, quality and artfully designed cakes."
"Bella Manse has created many wonderful cakes that stood on display in Hamilton Ballroom at Wheatland Place. They are truly amazing in both taste and visual presentation. Renee has been great to work with as a vendor and we proudly recommend her services! "

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"Bella Manse consistently has beautiful and delicious cakes. I must have seen their cakes at 100 weddings and I don't think I've ever seen the same one twice. What I do hear at every wedding is how unique the cake is and how good it tastes."
"Renee's cakes are awesome! Not only beautiful but tasty Bella Manse's cake will finish your event with style."

 
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Pamela
Wedding: 11/08/2009
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Renee at Bella Manse did an amazing job on my wedding cake. Some of my guests did not believe that the cake was real until we cut our first piece. The number of flavor choices and design possiblilities were endless. Renee answered all of my emails in a timely fashion and was delightful during our tasting which was on her beautiful home. I could not have been happier. I never once worried that the results would be perfect!

Reviewed On:
11/19/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Cake

Katie and Eric
Wedding: 11/01/2009
Reviews: 6
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

I very highly recommend Bella Manse. In fact, I already recommended Bella Manse to a coworker of mine who is getting married this May!

Renee is absolutely sweet and wonderfully creative. My cake was gorgeous, and best of all, delicious. I will never be able to eat store-bought cake again. Her cake is moist and flavorful, and her buttercream is soooo yummy! You can choose multiple flavors for your layers in your cake at no extra charge. We chose a lemon cake with raspberry filling, and a pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese filling. At the end of the reception, there was no pumpkin spice cake left! My guests went back for seconds! The design of the cake was so cool. We didn't have a set of colors for our wedding - it was basically just a fall palette. She worked with that really well, creating a gorgeous cake with fall leaves made of fondant and little tiny acorns, with a delicate swirly design throughout, as if the wind was blowing the leaves everywhere! Absolutely perfect.

Plus, her pricing is really reasonable! What is super cool is that she will give you the base price (the price for a cake without fondant) even if you want fondant accents like dots or other simple accents, something which I didn't see in her competitors. She doesn't price gouge you, which is good for a bride on a budget!

Also, she does this cool thing where she will make little sample cakes for you, if you want to try a certain combination that you didn't get to try at the tasting. And they are really reasonably priced. (And of course, delicious as well!)

Renee is also very good at communication - it was easy to get responses from her even during her busy season!! She is a very sweet woman and is just wonderful to work with.

Renee rocks! Thank you so much for our gorgeous and totally yummy cake!

Reviewed On:
11/12/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Cake

Crystal
Wedding: 10/17/2009
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Renee was great! We met with her a couple months before our wedding and she was so helpful! I really didn't know what I wanted in a cake, and she took a lot of time going over options with us until we were completely satisfied. She is also very flexible with time since she works out of her home and met with us very early in the morning on a sunday so that we wouldn't miss church. The samples she made for us were great as well.

I really highly recommend Renee for any occasion, she is very friendly and easy to work with.

Reviewed On:
11/17/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Cake

aszumla913
Wedding: 09/13/2009
Reviews: 1
4.7
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

I absolutely loved our wedding cake! Bella Manse provided superior service and was so flexible and able to do exactly what I wanted. We were able to taste a variety of cake flavors, which was wonderful and quite helpful in making our selections. When we were finally able to see the finished product on the big day, it was beautiful! Everyone loved how is looked and tasted. I would reccommend Bella Manse to all of my friends who are brides to be.

Reviewed On:
09/22/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Cake

Princess Zephyr
Wedding: 08/16/2009
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Renee was great to work with. My fiancee and I met with her and discussed our vision and she delivered. The cake tasted great. Each tier was a different flavor and each flavor was spectacular. The icing was smooth and even though it was buttercream it looked like fondant. We had seashells decorating the sides of the cake. She made them out of white chocolate and painted them with edible stuff and they looked so real and tasted great. Everyone at the reception fussed over how great the cake looked and tasted. Even the staff of our reception hall were taking pictures of the cake to show off. It was fabulous and I loved my wedding cake. I highly recommend Bella Manse.

Reviewed On:
08/28/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Cake

Jennfer
Wedding: 08/08/2009
Reviews: 3
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Renee was wonderful to work with. After visiting many bakers in the Lancaster area, we knew immediately after only spending a little time with Renee that she would give us just what we were looking for. Her prices were good and her cakes were amazing. Our guests ranted and raved about the cake. I was impressed because her cakes were so artful! She was very responsive every time we contacted her. I was thrilled to find out that she did sample cakes for $10. We got me a birthday cake about a month before the wedding so we could taste the exact combination we had selected before the wedding. Yum!

Reviewed On:
09/07/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Cake

Jessica
Wedding: 07/25/2009
Reviews: 8
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Renee from Bella Manse is a godsend! We came to her just weeks before our wedding (our caterer lost their baker, and thus, we lost our cake). I had heard such amazing things about Bella Manse before and seeing her work was just amazing! Within minutes of meeting her, Renee had our theme colors and concept nailed and we let her handle the creative vision of the cake itself. We loved her fresh, contemporary design (our cake was perfection) and the flavors were delicious! Bella Manse is a big "DO" for your wedding day!

Reviewed On:
08/07/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Cake

Lindsay
Wedding: 06/27/2009
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Working with Renee was great! I gave her a picture of my ideal wedding cake, she created it perfectly!! The flavors were all delicious (I chose a different flavor for each tier) and many of my guests commented on how moist it was. She is so kind and patient to work with, great vendor!

Reviewed On:
07/21/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Cake

AER
Wedding: 06/20/2009
Reviews: 4
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Her cakes are obviously beautiful but they also taste awesome! She has a huge variety of unique flavors! We went to 4 weddings this summer are our wedding cake was the best by far. Also, you can't beat her prices. The cake looked exactly like the picture I showed her. We are also using Renee for birthday cakes now. After tasting her cakes, I can't go back to store bought cakes or other bakeries!

Reviewed On:
07/25/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Cake

Abbie
Wedding: 06/13/2009
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Renee is absolutely amazing! As soon as I met her, she acted like she knew you and took the time to hear all the details I wanted in my cake. I wanted a mad hatter cake, that still resembled a traditional wedding cake. She nailed it! I loved the cake so much and it took center stage at our reception. To balance the white she added pearl and shimmer. The sugar flowers (hydrangeas) looked real. And the best part, not only did the cake look beautiful, it tasted wonderful too(and she has every flavor under the sun). Renee really values your wedding day and making everything perfect. Being a very hot day in June, she strategically placed the cake out of the sun and times her drop off time accordingly. I highly recommend her to anyone. She is very creative and spends time making every detail perfect.

Reviewed On:
08/27/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Cake

Lauren
Wedding: 06/06/2009
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Renee's cakes look amazing and are very reasonably priced. The cakes also taste fantastic!

I gave Renee a small fabric swatch of my wedding dress, and described what we would like the cake to look like. Renee somehow managed to make the exact cake I was imagining. The cake matched my dress perfectly, and was the talk of our wedding! Our guests said the wedding cake was the best tasting cake they ever had. We heard from several guests who had 3 slices each!!!

Renee also made a grooms cake, which my husband absolutely loved, and a birthday cake for my father-in-law, which he he was hesitant to cut into because it was a work of art.

Reviewed On:
06/28/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Cake

tarajenee
Wedding: 06/05/2009
Reviews: 7
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Renee was absolutely amazing! Our cake was gorgeous and delicious at the same time. So many people commented on that being the best wedding cake that they had ever tasted! Normally they look good but don't taste good. Renee accomplished both. She listened to what we liked and went with it and I couldn't have been more thrilled with the outcome. We would definitely recommend her hands down.

Reviewed On:
06/30/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Cake

rd29
Wedding: 05/30/2009
Reviews: 6
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

We loved our wedding Cake!! It was so beautiful and exactly what I described to Renee. Renee was so professional and great to work with. Everyone enjoyed every bite of the cake! I would highly recommend Bella Manse.

Reviewed On:
06/10/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Cake

Ashlie
Wedding: 05/29/2009
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

She did a wonderful job with my wedding cake. The set up was absolutely gorgeous and the cakes were delicious. We had chocolate covered strawberries in addition to our cupcakes, and she went out of her way to get us fresh, local strawberries, which were delicious and a real crowd pleaser. Renee is wonderful to work with and was in constant contact with us. I recommend her services completely without reservations. (The carrot cake was my favorite.)

Reviewed On:
07/08/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Cake

Diana
Wedding: 05/24/2009
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Bella Manse created not only a beautiful, but delicious, cake for our wedding. It was a huge hit at the wedding, and still talked about to this day! It was wonderful working with Renne! She is extremely kind and creative. She worked with both of us and designed a beautiful cake to compliment every aspect of our wedding. My husband and I instantly fell in love with Bella Manse, her cakes, and designs. Her cake was a moist, scrumptious masterpiece. We especially loved having multiple flavors for our guest to pick from (we had one of each). Thank you Renne, we could not have been happier!

Reviewed On:
10/19/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Cake

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