60 Laura’s Pantry © www.zoemillsphotography.com CONTACT OUR EXPERTS Anna Lewis Luxury Cakes, www.annalewiscakes.com Brownie Me, www.brownieme.co.uk Cakes by Nia Cummings, www.cakesbyniacummings.com Gorgeous Gem’s Bakery, www.gorgeousgemsbakery.co.uk Laura’s Pantry, www.lauraspantry.co.uk Surrey Bouqcakes, www.surreybouqcakes.com Wedding Cakes by Lisa Broughton, www.weddingcakesbylisabroughton.co.uk Laura’s Pantry © www.zoemillsphotography.com Gorgeous Gem’s Bakery © Pebble Hill Photography WHY SETTLE FOR ONE? Dessert tables have already taken the wedding world by storm, embracing the idea of choice and really spoiling guests. And, Lisa says, “Dessert tables are being elevated with towers of macaroons, mini-iced cakes, decorated biscuits, dessert cups, and an array of sweet treats, contributing to a luxurious ambience.” Sweet treat expert Grace McIntyre from Brownie Me says, “Couples are requesting brownie platter boards the most. Platter boards of all kinds are trending, but nothing can beat a chocolate brownie version! I think couples are choosing this option because they can make it really personal. For example, they can pick their favourite chocolates for the toppings, such as Lotus Biscoff or Snickers as well as multiple personalised messages like: ‘We did it!’, ‘Mr & Mrs’ or their wedding date. I work closely with every couple to create bespoke platter boards, as well as with florists to add couples’ flowers to the board bringing even more colour and keeping it in line with the rest of the wedding day. Couples love the idea of brownies because there’s minimal waste; they’re easy to package up for guests to take home.” Of another dessert table favourite, Gem says, “There’s been an increase in bookings for the cupcake tower with cutting cake and we even do mini bite-size cupcakes, the canapés of the cake world!” Carrie tells us: “The biggest requests are definitely individually-boxed cupcake favours. These would usually match the wedding cake, which in turn all complement the bride’s bouquet and the wedding flowers. They can also double up as place cards by adding personalised tags.” Multi-day weddings are seeing a surge, so if you’re wondering how to make your cake last, Anna has the answer: “A great option for this is providing a trio of individual cakes that stylistically work beautifully together for the main wedding reception and can be easily separated with one reserved for a more relaxed lunch the next day.” WHAT’S NEW? Surrey’s talented cake makers are always looking for new ways to make their couples’ sweet dreams come true. Here’s what they have in store for 2024... “In addition to my bespoke cake designs, I’ll be offering a range of smaller, beautifully-designed cakes for intimate weddings as well as new flavour options for 2024,” Anna tells us. Meanwhile, Grace will be introducing the exciting idea of accommodation brownies! “These can take many forms, but the general idea is that I’ll make brownies for reception to drop off in the bedrooms of wedding guests on arrival. As they begin to check into their rooms, they’ll be surprised with a lovely gooey chocolate brownie box,” she says. “Couples can write a message saying something to build up the excitement such as: ‘It’s nearly time! We’re so excited to celebrate with you.’ Choose from a box of nine per room, with different toppings on each brownie, to be left on a table in the guests’ rooms, or they can leave an individual brownie in a cute box with ribbon on guests’ pillows.” Carrie will be offering mini cupcakes, new for this year: “Up to now they haven’t been available for weddings,” she explains. “I’ll also be putting together wedding cake packages, which will include a set size floral wreath cake and a select amount of matching cupcakes. I’m in the early stages of arranging this to suit different wedding sizes.” Surrey Bouqcakes Brownie Me Surrey Bouqcakes
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