Your East Anglian Wedding - October/November 2019 (Issue 39)

SHARE THE HYGGE Up the feelgood factor and embrace the Danish way of living by introducing a little bit of ‘hygge’ into your wedding journey. A mixture of cosiness, charm and comfort, hygge is about simplifying things and enjoying the moment – a great stress-buster for newlyweds-to-be. Norfolk cake maker Emma Thorburn of Buns of Fun Bakery is adopting the concept for special Christmas workshops; ideal for those looking for some hands-on inspiration for a festive-themed wedding. After bubbles and hibiscus on arrival, you can look forward to moreish Danish offerings, a hot-chocolate bar and bowlfuls of warming soup and homemade bread to up the ‘hygge’ levels. Emma will be overseeing gingerbread and ribbon-wreath making, piping biscuits and decorating with edible dried flowers, while Sharon Pointen of Norfolk flower design company Myrtle & The Bee will be helping you to make beautiful plant-based table centrepieces. The aim is to encourage people to try something new, enjoy comfort food and experience the joy of creating handmade crafts. You’ll also be able to buy genuine Danish homewares from event partner Sprout Interiors of Holt. Workshops are being held on December 4 th and 11 th from 10am to 4pm at Sharon's workshop in Briston. For further details and to book, email info@myrtleandthebee.co.uk WEDDING MEMORIES MADE AT MARRIOTT Hotel chain Marriott UK has introduced a new initiative to help newlyweds-to-be create their dream day. With a portfolio of more than 50 hotels in the UK, including Huntingdon and Peterborough, Memories Made at Marriott is an exciting new idea aimed at helping couples to realise their ultimate wedding wish list and perfect their party planning. From big bashes to mini moments, new bespoke packages, wish lists and menus are being launched. A dedicated band of memory makers will also be on hand to help perfect the to-do list, covering anything from confetti balloons and delicious dessert tables, to on-trend gin bars, decorative doughnut walls and DJs. And if party planning isn’t your forte, fear not as the team will be with you all the way. UK Marriott area vice president Ronny Maier comments, “We have an amazing insight into how customers see their weddings and events, so we’re responding and giving them what they want! Whether it’s a gin bar or a unicorn-themed wedding; it’s yours. Our memory makers will help you create a one-of-a-kind event.” Designed to provide flexibility and choice, the list of experiences and upgrades can be customised to deliver a tailored experience. For further details visit memoriesmademarriott.co.uk VEGAN SHOWSTOPPERS So you can have your cake and eat it! Suffolk-based Trudy Copeland has set up her own business producing vegan wedding cakes that not only look amazing, but taste great too. After a successful career in sales, she set out to follow her dreams, gained a PME Masters in cake decorating and launched The Iced Vegan. “I didn’t want to hide behind a generic name and the response I received was amazing,” she reports. “Customers couldn’t believe my cakes were made without eggs or dairy products.” Her aim is to dispel the myth of dense oaty cakes often associated with vegan baking and create light and fluffy, flavoursome delights for all to enjoy. After great success and several bookings from her first wedding fair this year, the business has continued to go from strength to strength. “Guests can sometimes feel like an after thought or excluded if they have specific dietary requirements and food intolerances, but it’s totally possible to cater for them all in one delicious cake. I’ve made hand-painted designs, semi-naked, themed cakes incorporating the couple’s hobbies and favourite things, four and five-tier cakes and pretty- floral designs. Just because it’s vegan doesn’t mean that you need to compromise on design, taste or texture.” She’s constantly evolving the business to be as eco-friendly as possible by reducing plastic use and is looking to replace all packaging with recycled options. “I use quality ingredients, local and organic where possible, and have just recently found a printer that uses vegetable-based inks,” she adds. Visit theicedvegan.co.uk to find out more. Images courtesy of lightofgracephotography.com 10