Wedding Dessert Dilemmas: Baker Shares Viral Exchange on Budget Realities

A recent viral video by baker Victoria Perry, known as 'Victoria Perry| Cakes & Baking,' has shed light on the challenges small businesses face when managing customer expectations and budgets. The video, uploaded on June 17, 2025, captures a text-based dialogue between Perry and a prospective client seeking a dessert table for a wedding. The customer initially requested an elaborate dessert spread for 75 adults, featuring specific colors like teal and black with bling, and mentioning items such as candy apples, popcorn balls, and cake pops. Perry, who specializes in cakes, cupcakes, and cookie cakes, quoted $350 for a dessert table accommodating 75 guests with her offerings. The conversation took a turn when the customer revealed a budget of only $100, stating it was the 'TOP END.' Perry responded by explaining that for that budget, she could only provide two and a half dozen cupcakes and suggested the customer explore options at supermarkets or wholesale clubs like Sam's Club to find more budget-friendly dessert table solutions. The customer's final reply, 'it's a WEDDING not a kids party!!!!!', underscored the significant disconnect in expectations. The video, which has garnered nearly 5,000 views, highlights a common scenario for small business owners navigating pricing and client demands.