Your Kent Wedding - May/June 2025 (Issue 120)

CAKES 53 GWYNETH JOHNSON CAKE DESIGN Vintage inspired cakes – the return of buttercream decorated cakes has brought a touch of nostalgia with a modern twist. These intricately piped designs and delicate details bring a sense of timeless beauty and romance. As couples lean towards more intimate celebrations, these cakes are perfect for elopements and micro weddings and offer a balance between classic charm and contemporary minimalism. These beauties can also be created in fondant. So, make sure you ask your cake designer about the options available. Bows have also made their way into the world of wedding cakes. They can add a timeless, versatile and even playful charm to your wedding cake. These fun editions can be created in buttercream, fondant and ribbon, so your options are endless. Bold vibrant colours – step aside pastels, bold is back! From rich jewel tones like emerald and sapphire to bold oranges and fuchsia, it is a stunning way to make the wedding cake the centrepiece of the celebration. Textured finishes have also been on the rise in 2025. They play an important role in a cakes visual appeal. From ruffled layers that resemble soft fabric to textured buttercream, these unique textures will add elegance and drama to your wedding cake. Consider having different textures on each tier of your cake. For example, match a ruffled tier with a clean sharp smooth fondant iced one. You may have seen floating or suspended cakes at modern weddings. Featuring elegant acrylic tiers or spacers, it’s a clever addition, transforming your wedding cake into a stunning showstopper. Alternatively, people are creating a centrepiece for the cake to reside in. Turn your simple wedding cake into a showstopping visual highlight of your wedding reception. Decorative cake stands, tables, draped fabric, florals and customised backdrops can create an unforgettable wedding centrepiece. This year, the quiet luxury of intimate weddings is redefining what it means to celebrate in style. With fewer guests and more intention, couples are curating every detail, having smaller cakes and elevating the experience from meaningful to masterpiece. www.gwynethjohnsoncakedesign.co.uk @ gwynethjohnsoncakedesign www.ghweddingphotography.co.uk www.emmamigdenphotography.com www.marcelgphotography.com www.holliecarlinphotography.com

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