I need a standardized form for quoting wedding cake prices. I just got my first order for one, and want to know if anyone uses a quote form.
Thanks!
Lauren
I don't use a quote form. What I say to the brides is "My cakes start at such and such a serving. Fondant is $1.00 more per serving." Depending on the size of wedding they are having I say "I also recommend supplementing with sheet cake, that serves __ and cost ___." I usually give them an estimate, but I don't write anything done for a quote. I don't want to write anything down because 1. They will and 2. They will most likely bring the cost to the competitor.
Also, when it comes to gumpaste flowers, I have had people call asking how much I charge for add on "Special" items. They wanted an estimate, and all I could tell them was "in order to let you know a cost I would need to see the cake. It all depends on what you are looking at." I don't want to quote something (even if it a large span on price) and have it be different than what I was visualizing.
I don't know if this helped or not, but I thought I would just tell you what I do.
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