An Essex Wedding - Page number 61 - May/June 2021 (Issue 98)

W hile we all wait excitedly for weddings to return, it’s not long before we start thinking about cake! But how will things change after the pandemic? Is the micro-wedding and singe-tier bake here to stay? Or are couples going to make sure their cakes are bigger and better than ever? We talk to some of the county’s top bakers to find out what they think cakes will look like next season and in the future… THE SWEETEST Essex bakers give us the lowdown on what we can expect from wedding cakes in 2021 and beyond thing https://theh oneybeeweddingcakecompany.co.uk www.crum bstocreations.co.uk | https://da-p hoto. co.uk www.theg ourmetcakecompany.co.uk “Our enquiries are seeing cakes getting increasingly taller, with elegant and often minimalist details alongside sharp, clean lines. Attention to detail is what we do best, so I love creating these styles.” – Eloïse Durrant, The Gourmet Cake Company https://theh oneybeeweddingcakecompany.co.uk | https://caro lineop acicphotography.com “Cakes are becoming much more personalised; I love adding a song lyric or special quote to give it a bespoke touch. There also seems to be a move towards more botanical styles. While white and ivory are still predominant, I’m seeing lots more dark greens sneaking in, especially with gold accents.” – Lauren Smy, The Honey Bee Wedding Cake Company “For 2021 weddings, we will see floral installations featuring heavily. This was seen in Princess Beatrice’s English garden floral arch last year, and I believe it will blend into cake designs too. As well as fresh and sugar flowers, we’re also seeing wafer paper flowers becoming more popular.” – Sam Bradley, Crumbs To Creations “Stone and concrete textures are gaining popularity, but these hard textures are being mixed with soft colours, fabrics and silk ribbons. Sugar flowers are still desirable, but I’ve seen a turn towards smaller, looser blossoms, rather than the classic large rose posies.” – Lauren Smy, The Honey Bee Wedding Cake Company https://theh oneybeeweddingcakecompany.co.uk | w ww.evatarnok.com CAKES 61