Another major thing that we got checked off of our list this past weekend was finding a baker to cater our dessert table. This is a semi-nontraditional thing we are planning—no cake, no cake cutting, just loads of mini desserts. Trust me, it’s going to be fabulous.
I had two caterers in mind when I started planning the dessert table. My top choice sent me an incredible menu, with an equally incredible (read: ridiculously expensive) price tag. But, I had tasted his desserts before and I knew they would be awesome. However, after two requests to schedule a tasting went unanswered, I started to question his professionalism and whether I really wanted to deal with an unresponsive vendor.
Meanwhile, the other baker I emailed was not only responsive but seemed genuinely excited about working with us. She offered to set up a tasting immediately and we happily accepted. Instead of a full-blown caterer like the first guy, Tracey from Back Home Bakery is strictly desserts. Works for me!
We arranged to meet Tracey at her newly opened storefront, which happened to be within walking distance from our condo. How convenient! When we arrived, we took a seat at a table and Tracey brought over a large white box.
She opened the top and we were greeted with this sight:
So many minis!
I had conveyed to Tracey that we were interested in doing a mini dessert bar, and mini desserts are what she provided! She told us to take the box home and take our time trying everything. We asked a few more questions before gleefully heading home to dig into the delicious desserts.
We barely made a dent in the selection the first day, and are still working on trying everything three days later! And trust me when I say it is not because anything is disappointing—everything I have tried has been fantastic! Equally exciting, Tracey is totally willing to try new recipes or alter the selection in any way we’d like. Hooray for accommodating vendors!
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I’m excited to say that we’ve found our baker for the wedding!
Are you planning on doing a nontraditional dessert for your wedding? Were you forced to give up on a vendor due to unresponsiveness?
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THESE ARE SO CUTE! I adore non-traditional desserts.. and strongly considered doing this, but we ended up doing cupcakes instead. But I feel your pain on the unresponsive vendors! We had the same situation with our caterer.. wonderful food, but it took 3 weeks to get a return email!! Needless to say, we went with another company. I’m so glad you found a baker to help achieve your dream dessert table and can’t wait to see the finished product 
Adorable! I love this idea. And I would love to attend a wedding that had this!
Funny you just asked if anyone had to give up on a vendor because of unresponsiveness– we’re dealing with this right now. Since we booked our DJ last April, he has been so hard to get a hold of (of course, he was extremely responsive before we contracted). Last week, he said he would call us on Tuesday evening, and I haven’t heard a single thing from him since. No call, no e-mail, nothing. Needless to say, 80-some days out, and we are meeting with a new DJ this week and are more than likely booking him. We need peace of mind!
In the nicest way possible, I’m glad I’m not the only bride dealing with unresponsive vendors. I am a wedding vendor myself– I do cakes. I respond immediately, even if it’s just a “I saw this, I will get back to you in X amount of time.” COME ON, PEOPLE!
I’m currently looking for invitation vendors (tried my hand at it – not my forte) … On Etsy, I’ve contacted three vendors. One hasn’t responded, one responded with one word answers – I’m not sure if he means to be rude, but it comes off that way – and one has been incredibly helpful and has responded within hours to my questions … I’m very swayed by that!
Who needs to track down a vendor when they have a hundred other things on their mind?
1) Adorable!
2) Lucky ducks!!!
3) JEALOUS!
I can’t wait to see this in action!
My cousin did this at his wedding and everyone LOVED it! Especially the mini pies, it looks like you have some of those
Um wow, that looks awesome. Can I come to your wedding??? (And eat all your desserts??)
Wow that is great that she gave you all those samples! I love the idea of doing non-traditional desserts, we are doing a cake and cheesecake cupcakes.
Just look at that selection, I’d book her by that picture alone.
Oh my goodness, there is SO much win in that box. So, where’s my invitation to your wedding, eh?? 
Miss Airplane, Plymouth, Michigan Age and Occupation: 26, Fundraising Project Coordinator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Food & Beverage Manager Engagement Date: March 31, 2012 Wedding Date: September 2013 Venue: Fox Hills Golf Club & Banquet Center About Me: I'm a true Michigander (born and raised) and a die-hard Wolverine. I am the definition of a multi-tasker and like to believe I am also a perfectionist, but my horrible short-term memory likes to prove otherwise. I'm an English major and a pretty punny girl, so get ready for some really horrible plays on words! When I'm not consumed with wedding planning, I enjoy copious amounts of television and an equally unhealthy addiction to bacon.
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