Everything That Could Go Wrong, Did.
Decorating By selfconclusion12 Updated 22 May 2010 , 1:45am by JanH
This is what I hate about the decorating world. Everyone thinks they are better than you.[/quot
Ha ha! Don't look too close at MY cakes then! I KNOW there's someone better than me... a LOT of people...but then I can honestly say I am better than some others too. (though that list is much smaller). I don't think of this place as a competition...it's a place to learn and show what we've learned. And help is always appreciated. 
Rude comments are not. 
This is what I hate about the decorating world. Everyone thinks they are better than you.[/quot
Ha ha! Don't look too close at MY cakes then! I KNOW there's someone better than me... a LOT of people...but then I can honestly say I am better than some others too. (though that list is much smaller). I don't think of this place as a competition...it's a place to learn and show what we've learned. And help is always appreciated.
Rude comments are not.
I took 2 wilton classes 4 years ago, learned a little, mostly learned that I enjoyed this.
Found CakeCentral, learned everything!! Well, maybe not everything. If it weren't for this site, I probably would have given up a long time ago.
And to OP, the comments that you probably find rude aren't rude , they are honest.
If they were rude then they would have said "omg that's one fugly cake". But no one said that.
Those that were honest only said what you already knew (or you wouldn't have posted it in the Disaster section).
Yes the cake is less then perfect, yes it needs work , yes you recognize that.
The main point us meanies are trying to make is that everyone was just telling you it was okay and fine and don't worry about it.
How does that help you?
If I posted a pic of a cake that I needed help with , that I knew was lacking and everyone came on and told me how wonderful it was that would put me right back were I started, it's useless and doesn't help anyone expand and improve their skills.
We are adults if we can't give and receive honest opinions then the last thing we need to worry about is cake.
Sometimes we need to hear the truth whether it stings a bit or not to be able to correct the issue.
In this case the truth is the cake is not perfect.
Regardless the price once you become a business, which is what you are the minute you except money for a cake you need to hold yourself to higher standard .
That standard is what will push you to better and improve your skills.
If everyone just settled for a fine cake, one that at least didn't fall over or one that was just merely a "good deal" then we would hve nothing to strive towards.
Constructive criticism is a good thing, maybe hard to swallow sometimes but a good thing none the less.
By looking at the OP's pics, it is obvious that she is a beginner. So, if a bride hires a beginner, and wants to pay beginner fees, she is going to get a beginner cake. The cake posted is not, by any means horrendous. But if the bride is pissed, she should've hired someone with more experience and a more extensive portfolio. Quite frankly, I think the suggestion of fixing the top will help and there won't be any issues.
My thoughts exactly. This holier than thou cake goddess (mod edited) is tiring.
This is what I hate about the decorating world. Everyone thinks they are better than you.[/quot
Ha ha! Don't look too close at MY cakes then! I KNOW there's someone better than me... a LOT of people...but then I can honestly say I am better than some others too. (though that list is much smaller). I don't think of this place as a competition...it's a place to learn and show what we've learned. And help is always appreciated.
Rude comments are not.
Ahh what are you saying - your cakes are cute. I like the teapot one.
And to OP, the comments that you probably find rude aren't rude , they are honest.
The main point us meanies are trying to make is that everyone was just telling you it was okay and fine and don't worry about it.
How does that help you?
If I posted a pic of a cake that I needed help with , that I knew was lacking and everyone came on and told me how wonderful it was that would put me right back were I started, it's useless and doesn't help anyone expand and improve their skills.
We are adults if we can't give and receive honest opinions then the last thing we need to worry about is cake.
Sometimes we need to hear the truth whether it stings a bit or not to be able to correct the issue.
In this case the truth is the cake is not perfect.
Regardless the price once you become a business, which is what you are the minute you except money for a cake you need to hold yourself to higher standard .
That standard is what will push you to better and improve your skills.
If everyone just settled for a fine cake, one that at least didn't fall over or one that was just merely a "good deal" then we would hve nothing to strive towards.
Constructive criticism is a good thing, maybe hard to swallow sometimes but a good thing none the less.
I'm afraid I didn't read much 'constructive' criticism...just an "OMG you shouldn't be doing a wedding cake". I don't think too many said it was OK without adding a few ideas on how to fix it. The cake was done. That wasn't the time to tell her she shouldn't have done a wedding cake at all. It was the time to offer some advice and encouragement. I think she was beating herself up enough without some one telling her she shouldn't have done it at all. Too late for that. Fix what you've got and go on. And that's what us non-meanies told her. The cake was not so awful that it couldn't be improved. I hope she took the advice. If not, at least we tried (without a sledgehammer I might add).
self conclusion12- so sorry some people don't know how to behave in an adult manner. I can't offer you any advice (I leave that to the more seasoned CCer's. I hope the cake works out.
constructive critisisim is a wonderful thing if it's given with tact and thought, it's all in the delivery. I think some people should exercise the 'if you can't say anything nice then don't say anything at all'
...If I posted a pic of a cake that I needed help with , that I knew was lacking and everyone came on and told me how wonderful it was that would put me right back were I started, it's useless and doesn't help anyone expand and improve their skills...
Now you got me curious - please post a picture or two of your work. You have a marked point of view and I would love to see your style!
And to OP, the comments that you probably find rude aren't rude , they are honest.
The main point us meanies are trying to make is that everyone was just telling you it was okay and fine and don't worry about it.
How does that help you?
If I posted a pic of a cake that I needed help with , that I knew was lacking and everyone came on and told me how wonderful it was that would put me right back were I started, it's useless and doesn't help anyone expand and improve their skills.
We are adults if we can't give and receive honest opinions then the last thing we need to worry about is cake.
Sometimes we need to hear the truth whether it stings a bit or not to be able to correct the issue.
In this case the truth is the cake is not perfect.
Regardless the price once you become a business, which is what you are the minute you except money for a cake you need to hold yourself to higher standard .
That standard is what will push you to better and improve your skills.
If everyone just settled for a fine cake, one that at least didn't fall over or one that was just merely a "good deal" then we would hve nothing to strive towards.
Constructive criticism is a good thing, maybe hard to swallow sometimes but a good thing none the less.
I'm afraid I didn't read much 'constructive' criticism...just an "OMG you shouldn't be doing a wedding cake". I don't think too many said it was OK without adding a few ideas on how to fix it. The cake was done. That wasn't the time to tell her she shouldn't have done a wedding cake at all. It was the time to offer some advice and encouragement. I think she was beating herself up enough without some one telling her she shouldn't have done it at all. Too late for that. Fix what you've got and go on. And that's what us non-meanies told her. The cake was not so awful that it couldn't be improved. I hope she took the advice. If not, at least we tried (without a sledgehammer I might add).
I don't recall anyone saying, "OMG you shouldn't be doing a wedding cake." The cake isn't horrible, it does need tweaking and that's the message most posts were trying to convey, along with a lot of sound advice on how to fix some issues. You really shouldn't put words in people's mouths. It doesn't solve anything.
To the OP, one thing I did notice is your royal apparently was a little on the thin side for the coral. If you have time, make another quick batch. It dries with a quickness. So if you wanted to redo the coral, you probably could.
Another option would be to take your royal and piped random dots on the existing coral. It will have texture and look even more realistic.
Merely a suggestion.
To the OP - (hugs) I agree with those that have suggested the little fixes. If you have time to make another batch of buttercream - maybe do that and re-ice. If not, don't sweat it, the previously suggested fixes should help.
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Construction criticism can be delivered with TACT and won't come off as seeming rude, harsh, or condescending. The OP is already beating herself up over this cake and doesn't need anyone else's help with that.
Having seen what your cake was supposed to look similar to and what you have done If I was the bride I would be a little upset but for $95 what does she expect 
You have said you were not new to this so why not go with your gut instinct and repair what you feel is wrong. Level the top and tidy the edges, trim the board and replace any damaged corals, Dust the shell and you will have a nicer and neater cake with little effort.
Having seen what your cake was supposed to look similar to and what you have done If I was the bride I would be a little upset but for $95 what does she expect
You have said you were not new to this so why not go with your gut instinct and repair what you feel is wrong. Level the top and tidy the edges, trim the board and replace any damaged corals, Dust the shell and you will have a nicer and neater cake with little effort.
Where did you see what her cake was supposed to look like as opposed to the cake she made? Did I miss something?
if its not too late, i would cool the cake.... hot metal bench scraper and smooth it out, make another batch of imbc and re ice. i woul re make and re place the coral and shells on the cake. or do the 'sand' effect as suggested. i dont think the cake is horrible but certainly not what id expect at my wedding. $95 is way underpriced for that many servings. and ppl are not as understanding as you'd think when they r spending their hard earned money. good luck
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