Your East Midlands Wedding - August/September 2022 (Issue 51)

JULITA’S CAKES Owner Julita Dawidziuk is a self-taught baker that moved to the East Midlands from Poland back in 2017 and now works with clients to provide showstopping designs. Julita says, “I had an opportunity to make a wedding cake for a friend and the joy it delivered to the couple plus the uncontrollable happiness of accomplishment I felt got me hooked. It’s not just a job; it’s my true calling.” She adds, “I want couples to be excited about their cake design journey and tasting session, which should be a fun experience. They should be happy with the final product and be involved in their cake planning process as much as possible.” A cake is a big part of weddings with pairs doing an official cake cut, feeding cake to one another and then all the guests will be sampling the bake. These are the memories that will be included in their imagination forever. Check out: www.julitascakes.uk TOP ADVICE Owner Julita Dawidziuk says: When planning a cake, start thinking of what you like and don’t like. You might hate the look of a fondant cake, but love minimalist designs with fresh flowers. Look around your home, as this is usually a good representation of your style. If you’ve found your dream venue, does it have a modern, rustic, or traditional style? Is the space where the cake will be in the centre or to the side of the room? Take note of these things as it will help you decide how you want your cake to be presented. Now for the fun part, choosing the colours, theme and elements you like. Collect all this information and create a personalised mood board – don’t be afraid to look for online inspiration. You now know your preferences, so everything else will become more straightforward and clear. PEAK PATISSERIE Located in Matlock, Peak Patisserie specialises in contemporary wedding cakes and sweet treats. Nestled on the edge of the beautiful Peak District countryside, the team supples wedding cakes within Derbyshire, south Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. Owner Eilish Shepherd knows how important weddings are to couples and creates bakes that will wow guests both on design and taste. She says, “I have a passion for contemporary cakes, with a focus on less is more, as I believe that minimal designs make more of a statement.” Peak Patisserie is here to provide an excellent service and make all occasions special. The team is inclusive to all and aims for clients to remember the business not only for the outstanding cakes, but also for the incredible customer service. The staff will be there every step of the way to make sure that each cake is made to the highest quality. Check out: https://peakpatisserie.godaddysites.com TOP ADVICE Owner Eilish Shepherd says: Don’t leave it too late to secure your date. Book you favourite company as soon as you’ve confirmed your venue and date – this goes for all suppliers. Established and trusted companies book up its key dates years in advance. When choosing your cake supplier, consider what you want and whether their style fits your vision. All designers are different, both in style and what they offer. Some may only offer fondant-covered cakes, while others specialise in buttercream designs. One company might create more contemporary cakes like myself, while another might produce amazing novelty cakes. Choose someone who can make a bespoke creation and offers a design consultation, tasting service and delivery. It’s your special day, so your cake designer must take the time to learn a little about you and the wedding plans. It’s also essential that the baker sets the cake up at the venue to ensure it’s displayed as intended and safely delivered. https://www.cgmediaweddings.co.uk 49 CAKES

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