An Essex Wedding - Page number 65 - May/June 2021 (Issue 98)

https://theh oneybeeweddingcakecompany.co.uk www.crum bstocreations.co.uk CONTACT OUR EXPERTS: Sam Bradley | Crumbs To Creations www.crumbstocreations.co.uk Eloïse Durrant | The Gourmet Cake Company www.thegourmetcakecompany.co.uk Lauren Smy | The Honey Bee Wedding Cake Company https://thehoneybeeweddingcakecompany.co.uk “When restrictions are lifted, I think couples will be split down the middle on whether they will have a more extravagant cake or if they’re scaling back. So many people have been planning their big day for a long time, having to postpone once, twice or even three times, and they’re now seeing it as a huge celebration of having everyone back together.” – Sam Bradley, Crumbs To Creations www.theg ourmetcakecompany.co.uk www.crum bstocreations.co.uk | h ttps://lilyandwhite.co.uk “Any design can be adapted to suit a smaller gathering or budget. People don’t realise how much time goes into creating decorative details on cakes, so we work with our customers to help them understand where staff hours can be cut without having to compromise on having a beautiful cake.” – Eloïse Durrant, The Gourmet Cake Company “Some couples are reevaluating their priorities, and the size of the wedding isn’t as important. If couples are planning a micro-wedding, and therefore need less cake, most designers will be happy to explore the idea of adding faux tiers into the design to boost the size without all the leftovers.” – Sam Bradley, Crumbs To Creations “There are so many ways to adapt cakes to a smaller wedding. Single-tier bakes that are a little taller than usual look so elegant. Or perhaps a small two-tier style dressed in beautiful fresh flowers to make a statement. Other ways to create impact with fewer portions is to have tall, skinny tiers or by adding dummy tiers to add height but not wastage. With these, you can get extra creative with tier shapes and sizes without blowing the budget.” – Lauren Smy, The Honey Bee Wedding Cake Company Make a show of your cake; dress it with florals, add a backdrop and surround it with delicious desserts like cake pops, doughnuts and cupcakes. After all, you can never have too much cake. www.theg ourmetcakecompany.co.uk CAKES 65