An Essex Wedding - May/June 2020 (Issue 92)

W hile cakes have always been a staple at weddings, they’re coming into their own recently with showstopping, theatrical creations becoming the centrepiece of the day. To stay ahead of the curve, we asked some of the county’s best bakers for their hot tips on what to look out for next in the wonderful world of cake… Sweet We chat to Essex cake designers about what trends we can expect to see next season… treats “Move over rose gold, couples are now moving towards classic silver and yellow gold. Whether it be a touch or a whole tier, edible metallic leaf adds a luxurious feel.” – Sam Bradley, Crumbs To Creations www.crum bstocreations.co.uk | w ww.jennifermoyes.com ▲ “A huge trend we’re noticing is designs inspired by nature. We’re making cakes adorned with meadow flowers or draped in foliage and foraged berries on rustic textured frosting.” – Lis Bluck and Katie Marrion, Lucky & Co. www.luck yandco.co.uk ▲ “While semi-naked cakes are still proving popular, many couples are becoming more daring with this look to stand out from the crowd. Think coloured buttercream and varying textures like edible lace, drips or gold leaf.” – Rebecca Peterkin, RT Cakes https://rtca kes.co.uk | w ww.themenagerielifestylephotography.co.uk ▲ “We’re specialists in naked and buttercream styles with an elegant twist, and these remain a firm favourite. Many of our couples opt to have fresh florals to adorn their cake for a soft, romantic feel.” – Joanna McGuire, Bunty’s Wedding Cakes www.bun tyscakes.co.uk ▲ We’re loving the rise of the themed cake. Couples are showing their personalities and interests in their big-day bake with everything from Harry Potter to a love of travel included. ▲ http://esse xcountycakes.com CAKES 53