TIERS OF JOY We’re having a summer wedding and would love to incorporate the season into our cake. Do you have any ideas? When I think of summer, I think of bright colours, flowers, fruity flavours and cocktails. It’s important to note that hot weather and cakes, particularly when it comes to buttercream, don’t mix well. Your cake designer will use their expertise to advise and incorporate this vibrant season into your wedding cake. Make a bold statement with summery shades. I love using colour to create a real showpiece that reflects your personality and excitement; this could be all over your cake, just one tier or even an ombré effect – there are many possibilities. If you prefer something more muted, add colour through your flowers and include these on your cake. Don’t worry if your favourite flower isn’t in season or readily available in your preferred colour, as sugar flowers can be created. Inside your cake, the season can continue with refreshing flavours such as lemon and elderflower, strawberry and prosecco or even your favourite cocktail-inspired flavour with pina colada or passion fruit martini! Zoe Critchley | The Cake Queen, Lincoln | www.thecakequeenlincoln.com BIG-DAY TREATS We’re looking for the perfect wedding favours for our special day; what would you suggest? You can’t beat a sweet treat as a wedding favour! Bespoke macarons are becoming a hot wedding favourite as they are beautiful and delicious with hundreds of flavours to pick from. The favours can match any colour scheme and works well with different themes. The slightly crispy almond shells have chewy centres, each filled with a luscious ganache. These naturally vegetarian and gluten-free treats can stay fresh for quite a few hours without a fridge, so your guests can take them home to savour later or enjoy during the evening reception. Everything has to be perfect on your special day. There’s so much to do and organise, so why not let someone take care of your wedding favours? Anastasia Sarycheva | Perfect Peaks Patisserie www.instagram.com/perfect_peaks_patisserie MOMENTS THAT MATTER What advice can you share when it comes to booking a wedding photographer? When deciding on a wedding photographer, ask yourself what kind of experience you want. On average, your photographer will spend around eight hours with you on the big day. When selecting a company, you should pay attention to their vibe as they should feel like one of your friends. When looking back at photographs, you’ll be reminded of your experience with your photographer and the emotions from the day. A good company will help you relive the feelings by recreating your story and capturing those allimportant moments. At Frank Photography, I aim to give you a personal and bespoke experience by working with you to bring any vision to life. Suzie Smith | Frank Photography www.frankphotography.co.uk 68
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