Q: How far in advance do I have to book?

A one month advance notice is required in order to ensure availability and/or bakery options. For rental pieces, at least 7 days is required, as long as the item(s) are not currently booked.

Q: What is required in order to secure my event and/or price?

A signed contract and non-refundable retainer fee (50%) is required to secure your event date. The remaining balance is due no later than one month prior to your event. Please note, proposals expire one (1) month after they are sent, or one (1) month prior to your event; whichever comes first.

Q: How soon will I hear back from my inquiry and what’s the best form of contact?

Please allow up to 36 hours to customize your proposal and get back to you. Email will always be the best form of communication, especially when out of office for events. This ensures I know exactly what you’re interested in and can respond all at once.

Q: How are payments accepted?

All invoices are sent electronically through our online portal.

Q: What areas do you service?

We service the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Valley, including Tracy, Lathrop, Manteca, Modesto, Stockton and more.

Q: Who provides the set up and breakdown? Can I do it myself?

A Love for Lavish LLC will set up and breakdown all services agreed in the contract. Clients cannot set up or breakdown any of the event items, as it is a safety and liability concern.

Q: Do you have a storefront I can visit or pick up supplies?

No. This is a mobile, home-based business and does not have an address or physical location. A Love for Lavish comes to you for all your event needs!

Q: Do you make any of the food items?

All of the food items are made fresh and/or purchased from our partnered bakeries and trusted vendors. A Love for Lavish does not make any food items.

Q: Can I come grab candy and/or desserts last minute?

No, we are not a candy manufacturer, distributer or warehouse, nor are we a bakery. We partner with other businesses for all of your food orders, which is why ample notice is required for their books, as well as ours. This also ensures everything is available and/or arrives in a timely manner.

Q: Can I receive a refund for uneaten food or unused event items?

There are no refunds once an event has taken place. Please see contract details for refund exceptions. All food is purchased fresh, per event, for the health and safety of our clients. Therefore, we cannot resale or reuse any food specific items. Custom creations are non-refundable.

Q: What happens to the leftover food items?

It is yours to keep, which will be packed up for your convenience.

Q: Are there any additional fees?

Parking, toll and/or travel fees may be implemented, which is determined on a per event basis. If an event is outside of our general service area, a travel fee of $100 will be added per hour.

Q: What is the length of a rental?

Rental pieces are available for the duration of your event. A Love for Lavish will return promptly for breakdown.

Q: Do I have to clean the rental pieces after my event?

We ask that you clear everything from the item(s) that you rented. Please see the “damage fee” clause in your contract regarding damages made beyond repair.

Q: Are deposits required for rentals?

Yes! Deposits are required for rental items, to cover any possible damage upon return. Deposits are fully refundable if the rental is returned in the same condition, or else fees will be taken out based on the damage. The deposit price is based on the rental item(s).