I was recently told that a couple had ordered a cake from Crumbs of Paris bakery in El Cajon and they have shut down without notice.
The couple had put down a deposit of, I believe $600 (yes, six hundred dollars) and they started calling the bakery and could not get a call-back. (Now when you call, the line is disconnected) Because of the holiday decor on the windows, my guess is that they closed down fairly recently.
Here is a shot of the inside
On the bright side, some great local bakeries have offered to assist this couple and have extended a discount. On the dark side, right now the likelihood of them recovering their money is not good. What's tricky is that in the bad economy even established businesses have shut down. What does that mean for you planning your wedding? The screening process for vendors will definitely need to be more thorough, with references from other couples, Knotties and I stress, other professionals. Maybe getting insurance should be considered? Read and re-read your contract before you sign. Can the deposit schedule be modified at all? Is there anything that can be modified in your favor?
I feel so bad for this particular couple and for anyone else who may have unsettled busines with this bakery or any other business that has closed.
Does anyone have more information on this bakery or any other closed wedding-related businesses?
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