I did a cake tasting back on the 13th. It went very well and they decided on a flavor etc. but at the end they were getting a littel bickery so I told them that they could discuss alone and call me when they've made a decision.
Should I call them now that its been over a week? or just wait it out?
My mom also freaked out that I left the drawing with them? Should I have done that? I would think it would be okay after all the cake is for them.....
The only thing I would be worried about (if they haven't booked with you and given you a deposit) is that they might take YOUR idea/drawing to someone else OR make YOUR cake themselves or at least try to... I would call them and ask if they still want the date or not. Good luck!
I would be brave and call. Say something like you were going over some of your notes for the past week and noticed they had some flavors to pick out yet and you just wanted to finalize everything so you have all the details just perfect for them. That wouldn't sound pushy.
After a week, I would be about dying to hear from them, so curiosity would get the better of me and I would call.
Yes, call. I ask for a deposit before they leave even if they haven't made all the decisions. This secures the date and gives you peace of mind. Never give your drawing away if it is unique. (especially if you don't charge for tastings and don't get a deposit).
I'm torn about letting her take the sketch. No, you don't want anybody to copy it, but letting her keep it also may get her more excited about the cake and encourage her to book with you.
Plus, it might be awkward trying to get it out of her hands when she probably assumes it's her to take.
I just see this as a learning experience. Now you kowwhat to do in situations such as this one; maybe leave the room again to let them have a while, get a deposit and let them know you'll call after 5 days if yoi don't hearfromthem,etc. All will work out for, just stay positive!
I don't like the idea of giving up my sketches either. My sister shopped around when she got married. (No she didn't ask me. I'm not hurt either--I'm sure it wouldn't have been good enough. 
) Anyway, someone gave her and she took it to a bunch of people to see if they could do it any cheaper. Someone would, so that's who she went with. By the time she got to the lady who ended up making her cake, she had gotten all these different ideas for flavor and display and knew exactly what she wanted. This lady didn't have to do any planning at all--just nodded her head and gave her price. Nice for her, but it sucked for everyone else who spent time with my sister doing all this planning for her--for free!
Now, I love my sister dearly, but she turned into a Bridezilla the second the ring was on her hand. Thank goodness she's back to normal again. 
I'm not saying that's what your bride is going to do to you, but I learned from someone else's experience never to let that sketch out of your site unless she's paid for it! Better safe than sorry. You may not be Picasso, but your artwork has value just the same.
If you feel funny about taking a sketch out of someone's hand, present it to them in your binder. Make it obvious that it is part of your book and isn't coming out. If they ask for it, say you will be happy to make them a copy when they pay their deposit.
Well I got a call back last night and got the job. 
Turns out she was stalling because he fiance is in NY for business...
This did teach me a lesson about the sketch, I would have felt more comfortable having it in case I never heard back from them.
I'm so excited! I think you all will ream me when you see it and hear what I charged! But I will save that for when I can post the picture, could be a fair price I dunno.
It's the first cake Im doing for a stranger, they are taking a big chance on me that is for sure.
Thanks for all your good advice!
nichi- your cakes are great and I know the cake that you do for them will be fantastic! I am actually showing a picture of the wedding cake you have in your pictures to a potential client. Her colors will be different but the cake is beautiful! She has no idea what she wants, she just wants to see some beautiful cakes and I just love that one. Keep up the good work.
Thanks
Faye
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