Here’s a huge shout out to my Brides of May! A donation of $337.00 was made to the Meredith Emergency Food Fund thanks to Avidy, Amanda, Gail, and Jennifer. Here’s wishing you much love and happiness!

Susan

When I am working with a bride, I require a deposit to book the date. I do not expect to get a deposit at this first consultation and the only time I show any urgency in receiving a deposit is if your wedding date is becoming popular one. Beware the vendors who want your money that instant. Make sure you understand what the refund policy is before you give anyone even a nickel.

Any money you give me is 100% refundable, for any reason, up until 2 weeks prior to the wedding date.

I am always humbled when I meet with my brides for the first time. Each one of them brings their own sense of energy and excitement, and are always going way out of their way to plan the “most memorable wedding ever” for their guests. So the next time you attend a wedding and then the reception, notice the napkins, the place settings, the floral arrangements, the lighting, the little baskets in the bathrooms! Each one of these things has been done, with you in mind, so you will share in their special day. 

I was talking with a friend about what all the brides choose to put on the top of their cakes. I was telling her of all the options from floral to bride and groom to monograms to polymer clay people. She had gotten a plastic bride and groom from the bakery. I had butter cream flowers on mine. I have this plastic bride and groom that was on the bride-to-be grandmother’s cake. The plastic is all yellowed and the crinoline of the wedding dress is all out of shape, but the history of the topper makes it one of the most beautiful ones I have seen yet.

For a good laugh, go to www.weddingcrap.com to see one person’s ideas on what is truely hideous out there in the world of wedding!

When working on discussing a color with your baker, words such as Latte, Butter Rum and Chocolate are flavors, not colors. I urge my brides to bring paint color swatche that they can pick up  from the local Sherwin Williams, Home Depot or any hardware store. I do not need a piece of the 1 inch bride’s maid dress swatch that they were given at the dress shop. Remember that sending your baker a color swatch online does not translate well. Every computer/printer reads and prints out colors differently. An important FYI if getting the exact color is of utmost importance.

I would like to thank all the brides that choose me create their wedding cake during the 2007 Wedding Season. Because of you, we (meaning you and I) were able to donate over $1800.00 to the Lakes Region United Way Food Programs and the Meredith Emergency Food Pantry.  I could not have done this without your patronage and for this, I am extremely grateful.

Susan

There are always seems to be dates that are more popular than other in a given wedding season. Brides are beginning to book into the month of October. The traditional “Season” slows down after September, and if you can wait a month or more, you can possibly realize significant savings!

Holly Smokes Susan…..your cakes were just out of this world!!!!  Everyone loved them and loved the choices….Jenn especially liked the bikini one!!! (me too!)  Thanks for bringing the shower right over the top!!!.

J 

Hello Susan,

We were just discussing your proposal over the weekend. I would like you to know that we LOVED the cake that you gave us to sample. You make a wonderful cake!
 
A

PC Marys Style #8258 Retail: $995. Dress is Size 10, and unaltered.
Details: Magnificent Diamond white satin A-Line gown, with spaghetti straps; metallic re-embroidered lace appliques, beaded throughout, v-front, side pleated floor length gown with beautifully detailed scalloped edging. There is an exquisite detachable royal train.

The reason I am selling this dress is; I ordered it from the catalog without trying it on as the bridal salon did not have a sample to try on. They then ordered it 2sizes two big. By the time the dress came in, I lost weight and have continued to do so, so now the dress is even bigger and would require major alterations to fit properly. So I have decided to part with this dress and buy one that will fit me. I absolutely adore this dress, and anyone that sees it will as well. The pictures do not give the detail justice. I have tried this dress on twice, once at the shop where the pictures where taken and then at the seamstress. The dress comes with a matching satin wrap, and a matching bridal purse. I also have the matching veil, which is finger tip length- and absolutely gorgeous. It was $90. I also have a tiara, which was $65.

I paid $1,150 for everything, but I understand that I will need to sell it for half of that, which is fine- I just would rather see the dress make someone elses wedding spectacular. This dress is truly a stunning design creation.
It is flattering for all body types- and will make you look & feel like a princess.

Please email me with any questions. I am willing to drive as far as Manchester to deliver to a serious buyer. Otherwise I could also ship everything USPS, at buyers expense (approx$25 due to weight) I am also open to reasonable offers.

Contact me via email reply. Bonnie

Bonnie Lisa Baker

email: bonnielisabaker333@yahoo.com

Mobile# 603-707-1459