Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - April/May 2021 (Issue 88)

CAKES 57 THE SWEET SPOT We celebrate the return of weddings with these mouth-watering designs, perfect for micro celebrations Who? Clare Dovey-Wilson is the talent behind Dovey Cake Design What? Handmade couture creations Where? South Oxfordshire  “For a modern micro wedding, consider abandoning the traditional large, tiered wedding cake in favour of a dessert table of smaller ones. When presented on stands, and with other styled props, this approach creates a fabulous centrepiece. You could even spoil your intimate wedding party by adding a variety of cupcakes, cake pops, macarons and meringues.” - Clare “Use sugar flowers and dramatic details to give your cake wow factor, even if it’s petite. Here, I used a dark and dramatic bouquet of sugar peonies, anemones and foliage, displayed over edible gold sequins - guaranteed to get your guests talking!” - Clare “A plain or lightly textured fondant background streamlines your cake and creates a blank canvas for fresh flowers to pop. This tall elegant cake stand and a cake topper add height to the 60-portion design.” - Clare www.nico labelson.co.uk “A single-tier doesn’t have to lack impact. Using a layer with extended height creates a statement piece for your wedding day. Here, I’ve used hand-painted florals in edible paint, and added even more height with wafer paper flowers, accentuated with gold.” - Clare “Even if your wedding is small, the cake doesn’t have to be! Using false tiers means that your imagination can run wild without being restricted to one or two tiers. The two silver layers here are dummy ones, resulting in a beautiful, contemporary and elegant wedding cake, without any waste.” - Clare “A small cake can still be a focal point at your wedding. Standout details like handmade sugar flowers and gold or silver-leaf tiers add Insta-worthy touches. Consider investing in these design details to ensure that your cake- cutting photographs are a beautiful reflection of your day.” - Clare Top tip: “Attending The Cake College would be a great way for couples to learn how to create their own micro wedding cake!” - Clare (www.thecakecollege.com) Let’s connect: 01865 686 102, www.doveycakedesign.co.uk www.facebook.com/doveycakedesign “A petite single tier can look beautiful when adorned with fine details which may be lost on a larger cake. Consider asking your designer to incorporate intricate royal icing piping or more complex sugar blooms. Here, I used freesias, the bride's favourite blooms.” - Clare