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KittisKakes
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Joined: Aug 08, 2005
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Location: Virginia
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Wed Feb 08, 2006 5:34 am |
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Hi to all,
I am doing a wedding cake for late April and we will be finalizing the small details this week. I haven't used a contract in the past for wedding cakes (this is my fourth one), but I figure I better start now. I am looking for suggestions on how to write this up. I will probably ask for 1/3 now plus a refundable deposit on equipment (once it is returned). I will expect the payment in full at least one week prior to the wedding date. Are there any sample contracts out there? I've looked at Earlene's site, I may go with something similar, but was hoping for a few more ideas. What do you do for cancellations? It will be a 3 tiered castle cake, so there is some early preparation required. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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cake4you
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Joined: Mar 29, 2005
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Location: Toronto, ON Canada
Birthday: Dec 16
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Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:22 am |
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chaptlps
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Joined: Oct 25, 2005
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Location: Colorado
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Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:24 am |
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KittisKakes
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Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:26 am |
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I saved a copy of Earlene's, but it is a bit more detailed than what I need. I may just modify it a bit. Thanks though! |
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KittisKakes
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Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:29 am |
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Thanks!! This is what I was looking for. What do you do if there is a cancellation? Full refund? Partial refund? |
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VACakelady
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Joined: Nov 10, 2005
Posts: 557
Location: Richmond, VA
Birthday: Dec 30
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Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:49 pm |
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As for refunds, I offer a full refund if cancelled 30 days or more before the wedding, a partial refund if less than 30 days, and no refund if cancelled within 7 days of the wedding. I did have one cake cancelled the day before the wedding before I had all of my refund information in place. I learned from that mistake. |
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cake77
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Joined: Feb 23, 2005
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Location: Western New York
Birthday: Aug 31
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Thu Feb 09, 2006 2:42 am |
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I was just looking at the Cakes Canada contract, and it looks to be a very good one for most home decorators. Simple to the point and seems to cover most everthing. I may start using this one, with minimal alterations.
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