How One Retired Event Planner is Spreading Joy Through Homemade Baked Goods in New Smyrna Beach!
After retiring from a bustling 35-year career as a wedding and event planner, full-time New Smyrna Beach resident Susie Weiss found herself craving a new creative outlet. Enter A Sweet Welcome—a lovingly curated baking service that adds warmth and charm to rental properties, real estate showings, open houses, and more.
Susie specializes in crafting delicious homemade treats for property owners and realtors who want to create memorable first impressions. Whether it’s a welcome amenity awaiting vacation guests, a sweet spread for a broker’s open, or a thoughtful touch during an unexpected repair visit, her baked goods have a magical way of softening any moment.
Need a hand with treats for a group event, Bible study, or committee meeting? Hosting friends but no time to bake? Susie’s got you covered. Her desserts have graced Little Theatre cast parties, book clubs, and a wide variety of local gatherings.
From Weddings to Whisks
Planning weddings is no cakewalk—it’s a high-stress job that left Susie seeking balance during her off hours. She found joy and calm in her kitchen, baking not just for fun but as a way to connect with others. Prospective clients who visited her home office would often leave with a parting gift—usually her famous chocolate chip cookies. She jokes that more than one couple hired her because of them!
The Sweet Beginning
In December 2023, a local rental property owner reached out with a simple request: Could Susie pick up some baked goods and deliver them for a guest arrival? Her response? “What if I make them instead?” That one question sparked a new chapter—and A Sweet Welcome was born.
Since then, Susie has developed a menu of over a dozen specialty items and has gained a loyal base of regular clients. Everything is baked with love in her beautifully renovated home kitchen, following Florida’s Cottage Industry Guidelines. All packaging includes clear ingredient labels, both inside and out.
Even The Dogs Are Fans
In true NSB spirit, Susie hasn’t forgotten about our four-legged friends! For pet-friendly properties, she also offers homemade dog treats—tested and enthusiastically approved by her neighborhood’s finest pup taste-testers.
Presentation Matters
All treats are packaged in attractive boxes with seasonal ribbons for that extra “wow” factor. Delivery is available for a modest fee, or you can pick up directly from her south beachside location. She’s also started offering simple floral arrangements—crafted with greenery from her own garden and presented in charming, returnable vases.
Hosting a guest celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion? Susie can add surprise decorations for that extra special touch.
Current Menu Favorites:
Blueberry Cream Muffins – Perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea
Orange Cream Cheese Bread – Delicious anytime
Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies – A holiday season standout
Chocolate Chip Cookies – Like Grandma used to make
Curried Carrot Cupcakes with Basil Cream Frosting – A unique, savory-sweet delight
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies – All the fall feels
Gingerbread Latte Cookies – Ideal with your favorite local coffee
Snickerdoodles – A classic done right
Pineapple Cranberry Zucchini Bread – A flavor fusion that sings
Almond Amaretto Pound Cake – Serves 20+, always gets rave reviews
Strawberry and Cream Cookies – Sweet, soft, and irresistible
Almond Joy Cookies – For the candy bar fans
Pumpkin Bread – Reminiscent of that famous coffee chain’s version
“Oh My Gosh” Muffins – Named for the banana-chocolate chip reaction they always get!
Whether you’re welcoming guests, hosting a gathering, or just need a sweet pick-me-up, Susie would love to help.
📞 Call or text: 407-647-4451
📧 Email: [email protected]
And remember:
You don’t have to be perfect… just eat the cookies. 🍪
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