Your West Midlands Wedding - June/July (Issue 80)

“Couples are more thoughtful and are trying to reduce their carbon footprint. This means cakes are becoming more organic with dried and rustic flowers and leaves. We’re also seeing more botanical prints with artificial or dried flower combinations.” – Samantha from Cake Fantastique. “Couples are making sure all packaging used is organic, biodegradable or reusable, and that every element of the wedding is earth-friendly, recycled or reused.” – Samantha from Cake Fantastique. www.cakefantastique.com and www.stuartjamesphoto.co.uk “The taste of the bake is just as important as the look of it! My latest popular flavours are mint chocolate sponge with chocolate buttercream.” – Claire from Claire’s Creative Bakes. www.clairescreativebakes.co.uk “I find clients like to make their wedding cake personal to them in one way or another. Some choose to add a native flower, a pet or even a hobby.” – Claire from Claire’s Creative Bakes. OUR TOP TIPS ❤ If you’ve opted for a themed celebration, then try to incorporate aspects from it into your cake. It’s the perfect place to showcase your creativity and reflect your personalities. ❤ Cake freezes perfectly, so if you have any leftover and it wasn’t frozen previously (check with your supplier), freeze it and enjoy it for months to come. You could even keep some for your first anniversary. ❤ Do some research before setting a budget as some embellishments and flavours will cost more than others. ❤ Once you’ve found a supplier, work with them to create a bespoke design for your big day. Tell them about your likes and dislikes and show them photos of other creations that have caught your attention. Remember, a bespoke option will cost more than a standard design, so factor this into your budget. www.clairescreativebakes.co.uk www.cakefantastique.com and www.assassynation.co.uk 44

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