I'm So Excited!!

Decorating By FerretDeprived Updated 16 Mar 2006 , 2:19am by meghan89

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FerretDeprived Posted 15 Mar 2006 , 1:20am
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I think i'm getting a second wedding cake order. This time it's for family(i want to be paid ,but my mom thinks against it)

But its nice to have another order!! The wedding is in August ,but i can't wait!! icon_biggrin.gif

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frstech Posted 15 Mar 2006 , 1:23am
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Congratulations, I think you should get paid unless you wish to give them a very expensive gift.

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mmdd Posted 15 Mar 2006 , 1:24am
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Congratulations on the order!!! No offense, but unless it's your mothers wedding, I think you getting paid should be between you and the couple. Good luck!!

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mommyof5kidz Posted 15 Mar 2006 , 1:27am
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i agree....wedding cakes are VERY expensive....and time consuming...you should have them pay...even if a discounted rate

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Darra Posted 15 Mar 2006 , 1:47am
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congrats! but i agree with everyone, you should get paid. even just to cover material costs. if your mom thinks it's a bad idea and wants to give the cake as a gift, then she should at least pay for the material costs icon_wink.gif

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sweetsuccess Posted 15 Mar 2006 , 1:51am
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Congratulations!

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Crimsicle Posted 16 Mar 2006 , 1:58am
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Congratulations! You should definitely get paid. People just do NOT get it when it comes to the value of our work. If you were going to give the couple a gift costing maybe $200 and up...yeah, it might be OK to give them the cake. But, otherwise, give them a gift within your budget - and let them choose a cake within THEIR budget and pay you for it! If you do it for free, first thing you know, you'll be doing baby shower cakes and first birthday cakes, and on and on for them....for free. Voice of experience. icon_smile.gif

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traci Posted 16 Mar 2006 , 2:12am
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Congratulations on the order! Is this a close family member??? You will want to use your own judgement on this. I do not charge my family or close friends. However...I think they should cover the costs of ingredients especially if it is a large cake.

I think this will be good for your experience and portfolio even if you give them a big discount. icon_smile.gif

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meghan89 Posted 16 Mar 2006 , 2:19am
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Congrats! That must be so exciting!

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