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Jamie
Dedicated June 2017

Price for cupcakes? Too much, good deal - HELP.

Jamie, on February 5, 2017 at 9:14 AM Posted in Planning 1 25

So I asked a friend to make our cupcakes for our wedding. 200 cupcakes and a small cake on top for us to cut into. She gave me the price last night - $450

$2 per cupcake - $20 for our small cake and $30 for delivery and set up fee.

She is a sous chef and bakes on the side.

25 Comments

Latest activity by FutureMrs17, on February 5, 2017 at 2:43 PM
  • Gorgame
    Expert April 2017
    Gorgame ·
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    Completely within reason for NJ not sure where you live. Actually on the cheap side unless they don't look professional

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  • Disneychick
    Dedicated April 2017
    Disneychick ·
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    Sounds about right, at least in my area. We're paying $2 per cupcake and $60 for the small cake.

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  • Jamie
    Dedicated June 2017
    Jamie ·
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    We are near Charlotte NC

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  • Mandy
    Dedicated October 2017
    Mandy ·
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    Try and look at some local bakeries in your area to get a feeling for price. Many will list it on their website. That is cheap compared to what we are paying. My wedding is in VA in the Quantico area and our cupcakes are between 3.50-4.50 a piece depending on flavor etc. that is about the standard price also in NJ where we live.

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  • Shawn & Kelly
    Dedicated November 2017
    Shawn & Kelly ·
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    Sounds about right. We are doing a full cake at $2.99 per guest, but would have been that per cupcake if we went that route. We are in Charlotte also.

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  • NowASeptMrs
    Master September 2015
    NowASeptMrs ·
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    Sounds like a good price but make sure you have a contract and wouldn't feel bad telling her you hated her work.

    If you don't feel comfortable doing that, don't hire a friendor, hire a true vendor.

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  • The Trap Selena
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    The Trap Selena ·
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    That sounds pretty good for NC. I'm in the Triangle and I know places like Gigi's are more than that per cupcake.

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  • Samantha
    Devoted July 2017
    Samantha ·
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    I think that's a great deal. I'm paying 2.50 per cupcake and my mom is making my cutting cake. So we will have 120 cupcakes for 300 dollars and a 50 dollar delivery fee.

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  • FutureMrsH
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    FutureMrsH ·
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    Yes that sounds right.

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  • FutureMrsH
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    FutureMrsH ·
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    We got quoted at 500 for about the same thing

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  • FutureMrsReed
    Devoted July 2017
    FutureMrsReed ·
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    Sounds about right. We are doing gourmet cupcakes and they are $2 a piece. We got lucky though no delivery fee. But they only deliver to one wedding a day.

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  • Bemyguest
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    In NE Ohio this is a great deal. Sounds good to me!

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  • Kerlee10
    Savvy May 2017
    Kerlee10 ·
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    Sounds pretty reasonable. We are paying $300 for a small two-tier cake and 72 cupcakes

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  • PerfectlyPolin
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    PerfectlyPolin ·
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    Good price but don't use a friendor!

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  • Jamie
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    Jamie ·
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    I live in Greensboro (close to Charlotte) and that price is within range. Some bakeries charge $3.50 a cupcake so I think you're getting a good deal.

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  • Courtney
    Super September 2017
    Courtney ·
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    Im paying $35 for a small two tier for us to cut into. 1.25 per cupcake. And 40 dollar if ibhave her deliver and set them up and thats a 30 min drive just one way

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  • OGJessieJV
    Master July 1867
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    That's really cheap.

    Cake prices are completely regional. Cupcakes in my area are $3.50-$5 depending on flavours. A small cake could be $35-$50, again depending on the bakery and flavour.

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  • Christine
    Dedicated April 2017
    Christine ·
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    In NY with the decorations I want I am paying $3.50 per cupcakes. I am also getting s "groom " cupcake for $15

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  • MizzzCara
    Master June 2017
    MizzzCara ·
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    Cupcakes in our area are $3 a piece!

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  • Bee
    Master April 2017
    Bee ·
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    I'm in NY and the average I see for cupcakes is $3 so I think that's normal. $20 seems very cheap for a small cake. Our cake is $5/slice and I'm assuming your small cake is going to have more than 4 slices.

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