r/ExpectationVsReality Aug 05 '26

Exceeded Expectation What they ask for vs what I made (third time making a cake in my life)

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27.0k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality Jul 24 '26

Exceeded Expectation Custom dress from overseas -- I got really lucky!!

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32.7k Upvotes

I was looking for a dress for a Romantasy Convention I'm part of, and saw this dress online. I decided to make it custom-fit my figure since they didn't have my size. I took a chance because the dress itself is only $140 (with this many layers and fabric, that's a STEAL) and I didn't know what to expect. Well, WOWZA! I feel fantastic in this dress. I love how I look and I will wear this EVERYWHERE!!! Grocery store, indoor mall... I don't care where. I just want to look this good all the time, haha. Love this dress!! Gives ACOTAR vibes!!!!

ETA: please give love to the photographer if you can. She is why this photo is so magical!! @studiokalphotography on Instagram.

And thank you for the love. This made my entire month. I am grateful for all the comments!! I'm trying to get through all of them but there are so many 😭 I'm upvoting even if I don't comment. ❤️

r/ExpectationVsReality 29d ago

Exceeded Expectation Wanted a tattoo of a gecko. Here's what I asked for vs what I got!

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38.3k Upvotes

She did a great job! So talented!! No ragrets

r/ExpectationVsReality Aug 02 '26

Exceeded Expectation Queen of Cakes in Edina, MN. What I found online vs what I got!

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48.3k Upvotes

I found the first image online and laughed really hard so I wanted the cake for myself but I needed more rainbow (Raenbow??). Literally just asked for a rainbow background and they DELIVERED. It's almond flavored with raspberry filling. The cake was almost gone and it's HUGE. That's how much people liked it!! EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS!!!!

r/ExpectationVsReality Jun 01 '26

Exceeded Expectation My wife asked her sister for a birthday cake. What she asked for vs what her sister made

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39.4k Upvotes

She went beyond and actually sculpted it from fondant. We were pleasantly surprised!

r/ExpectationVsReality Jun 29 '26

Exceeded Expectation Birthday cake I custom ordered for my friend

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45.6k Upvotes

We were dying all day, I didn't know what to expect when I gave the baker these reference pictures but she completely understood the vision 😂 Money very well spent, we will be repeat customers.

Baker: https://www.instagram.com/bellaabakesss/

r/ExpectationVsReality Jun 03 '26

Exceeded Expectation "Cardboard" Urn for cat

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24.2k Upvotes

Our cat Fergus was a dedicated lover of cardboard boxes, so when he passed away last October we wanted to get him a "cardboard" urn made of ceramic so he could rest in a box forever. I couldn't find an example but reached out to a ceramicist who specializes in recreating the look and textures of well-loved cardboard and he very kindly accepted the commission job. The result far, far, far exceeded our expectations and we are so grateful to the artist for this fitting tribute to our beautiful boy. Made by artist Tim Kowalczyk.

r/ExpectationVsReality 13h ago

Exceeded Expectation What they asked for vs what I gave them

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9.9k Upvotes

Im so proud of this one! I did change the webbing because it was giving.. welp.

r/ExpectationVsReality 18d ago

Exceeded Expectation My daughter wanted this cake for her birthday, but with cowboy hats.

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34.3k Upvotes

We were driving over 5 hours to see our daughter for her birthday. She loves hotdogs and found this cake online and had sent me a picture saying she loved it.

I researched bakeries around their new home, not too many choices, and picked the best one based off Google.

They did NOT disappoint!! It looked and tasted amazing! I was extremely impressed.

ETA: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gstqxeuMN1NzL7Q68?g_st=ac

Cakes To Dye For in Fountain Inn, SC

r/ExpectationVsReality Mar 23 '26

Exceeded Expectation Capybara Ice Cream

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40.1k Upvotes

Found this cute fella in the local Asian supermarket

He's as beautiful as he is delicious

r/ExpectationVsReality May 23 '26

Exceeded Expectation My 4 YO is an artist

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19.9k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 29d ago

Exceeded Expectation My sister baked a cake

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10.8k Upvotes

I’m dying. Look at this lil guy, I love him so much

r/ExpectationVsReality Jun 27 '26

Exceeded Expectation Another WalMart cake!

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26.4k Upvotes

I went with a walmart cake because of this sub, and was not disappointed! For $30, this cake was perfect! The cake was tasty and moist. Will use them again in the future!

r/ExpectationVsReality Apr 14 '26

Exceeded Expectation Walmart Cupcake Bouquet

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16.6k Upvotes

They even added edible sparkle dust. I don’t think you can beat this for $20!!

r/ExpectationVsReality Jul 17 '25

Exceeded Expectation What I ordered vs What I received

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54.3k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality Sep 05 '25

Exceeded Expectation The tattoo I asked for vs the tattoo I got

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35.7k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality May 31 '25

Exceeded Expectation I've been staring at this cutie on FB Marketplace for weeks.

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52.5k Upvotes

I finally messaged the seller and she offered him for free because he has a ripped seam. I had no idea that "giant" actually meant giant. I love him so much but I have no idea where to put him in my apartment.

r/ExpectationVsReality Aug 08 '26

Exceeded Expectation Walmart Butterfly & Flower Cake

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11.3k Upvotes

I didn’t want to splurge on my own cake so decided to go with a cheap Walmart one, and I’m not disappointed!!😍🥳

r/ExpectationVsReality Sep 14 '25

Exceeded Expectation Birthday cake I asked for vs what I got

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50.9k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality Jan 19 '26

Exceeded Expectation My sister made me a replica of Britney’s denim dress for my 40th “y2k prom” birthday party!

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34.7k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality Jun 04 '26

Exceeded Expectation Walmart Cake Expectation vs Reality

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10.3k Upvotes

I’ve seen a lot of these Walmart cakes posted so I wanted to share mine! I got one of these heart cakes last year and it was perfect, so I wanted to get a different one this year. No complaints for a $30 cake!

r/ExpectationVsReality Jul 18 '26

Exceeded Expectation Did a fundraiser called "Poorly drawn pets"

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12.8k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 18d ago

Exceeded Expectation Tried out this French toast bagel from a local spot

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10.1k Upvotes

It tasted as good as it looks. Shoutout Calic Bagel in Los Angeles.

r/ExpectationVsReality Apr 27 '26

Exceeded Expectation UPDATE FROM MY HAIR

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6.9k Upvotes

https://www.reddit.com/r/ExpectationVsReality/s/aieEUisf8h update!

Okay guys so after talking with the salon and my stylist they admitted their mistake and said they would fix it for free (after i called three times and complained) so the end results ISNT REALLY like the reference picture but it’s way better than what it used to be, i might just let it grow for now then cut the ends myself, its way too much blonde in my opinion but maybe it’s just the way it’s styled. let me know what you guys think! and yes my hair is completely dried out now.

two photos with the same background is the finale result. photo with the hair from the back is my reference picture. picture from the mirror is how it looked at first after my stylist did my hair and then i came back to redo for free!

what do you guys think?

r/ExpectationVsReality Jan 19 '25

Exceeded Expectation A Squidward Cake I Ordered For My Sister

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63.9k Upvotes