An Essex Wedding - May/June 2026 (Issue 128)

You’ll have seen these cakes all over your socials and the style isn’t going anywhere. These delicious artworks can be sleek and modern in style or completely over the top – and we are here for it! The ornate style of decorating cakes originates back to 19th-century Europe and popularised by British-American cake decorator and baker Joseph Lambeth in the ‘30s. While traditional methods frequent the use of royal icing, the modern variation tends to use softer buttercream. There are so many variations, and we’ve found a few of our favourites to share with you. piping renaissance The Lambeth From nostalgic pastels to striking monochromes, Lambeth piping is experiencing a revival, proving that intricate craftsmanship has a powerful place in contemporary wedding design. Allison Saeng via Unsplash CAKES 63

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