Let's take a look at some other things that are CUSTOM made for your special event:
Succulent wedding favors. A set of 15 costs $109.00. Have 100 people at your wedding? That'll be $763.00 please.
Sound wave wedding rings, set of 2. Fork over $1,345.00.
Custom dance portrait painting. A 16"x20" portrait will be about $165.
You say, "But I'm just ordering a cake for my 3-year-old's birthday! It's not as big of a deal as a wedding!"
Well, your toddler's birthday must be pretty darn important if you're wanting a custom cake. Anything custom is going to be considered a luxury item, so if you can't afford to spend hundreds of dollars on a cake, then there's really no shame in going to the grocery store for a sheet cake.
Remember, a cake artist is making a cake JUST FOR YOU, so they'll expect to be compensated for taking time out of their lives to give your cake 100% of their attention.
Well said! I love the creativity that goes into birthday cakes, but I generally put more time into them than wedding cakes. I just can't find that many clients willing to pay that much for a custom cake design. The ones that do get some amazing stuff though! I felt a great weight lifted from my shoulders the day I realized and accepted that not everyone can afford what I do.
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