Your Herts and Beds Wedding - April/May 2022 (Issue 91)

BIG-DAY BAKES Our experts share popular cake trends for spring and summer weddings Calling all cake lovers! The year 2022 is shaping up to become a popular time to tie the knot and will be full of glorious weddings with showstopping cakes. With so many fun flavours and designs available, couples can get creative and wow their guests with some fantastic ideas. When planning the cake, consider different ways to represent your wedding theme and colour scheme. Keep in mind how many guests will be attending the day to create the perfect sized bake to ensure none is wasted. Think about your budget throughout the experience and if you’re opting for a complicated design with many details, expect a higher price point. Speak to your baker if you’re concerned about the price; they’ll be able to suggest ways to work around your budget while still capturing your vision. Here at Your Herts and Beds Wedding, we’ve asked some of the top bakers from around the regions to share top trends and advice for creating stunning wedding cakes. SARAH SACCO | LAYERS & GRACES CAKE DESIGN We will see a record number of couples getting married this year, with spring and summer looking very busy. Simple cakes are becoming more popular as they add elegance to the day and creates a showstopping centrepiece. Guests will see the intricate details upon closer inspection. Cakes can be decorated in buttercream or fondant icing and adorned with seasonal flowers in shades that enhance the wedding theme. Other ways to add colour is using a marbling effect, metallic accents, wafer paper, statement sugar flowers, stencilling or adding textures – the possibilities are endless. At the beginning of spring, pastels and muted tones like light pink, lilac and dusty blue are always very popular, with brighter and more vibrant colours seen towards the summer months. Check out: https://layersandgraces.co.uk www.instagram.com/laurawilliamsweddings https://donnadukellande.com www.instagram.com/david_wheeler_photography CAKES 67

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