Your East Anglian Wedding - Page number 46 - October/November 2021 (Issue 51)

THE PERSONAL TOUCH Becky Coverdale of Cambridgeshire-based Becky’s Cake Bakes (www.beckyscakebakes.co.uk) struggled to select a single favourite, so her top pick is the one that received the best response from the happy couple. “It’s definitely not your usual style of wedding cake, which is why I had so much fun making it. I love the colours I used to create the space effect and the couple were also really pleased with the topper I made for them,” adds Becky. SIMPLY STYLISH Displayed in prime position at the base of the sweeping staircase at Gosfield Hall, Essex, this stunning wedding cake was designed to look amazing from all angles, including from above. Created by Ginny of award-winning The Little Sugar Rose (www.thelittlesugarrose.com), it i ncluded sugar flowers and hand-painted gold edged ruffles. Ginny explains, “The bride was a big Disney fan so I added a discreet hand-piped Mickey Mouse silhouette peeking out from the bottom folds as it’s the personal touches that make a wedding cake even more memorable.” LOVES AND LIVES For something truly personal and different, Terri Newman of EriVica Cakes (www.erivicacakes.com) de signed this fun cake to reflect the groom’s love of kayaking. “The couple wanted this to take pride of place on their cake along with their dog lying at the bride’s feet,” recalls Terri. RIGHT ANGLES “I love this cake as it’s deceptive in its beauty. It’s iced with buttercream, not the usual fondant and has square edges and marbling, not usually captured with such a fluid medium. The couple were wowed, as were the guests.” — Emma Thorburn, www.bunsoffun.co.uk Trend alert Ginny predicts increased demand for tall wedding cakes with multiple tiers and wow-factor designs. She says, “As couples celebrate, surrounded by family and friends who may not have seen each other for quite some time, many are going all out to make sure their wedding day and cake are extra special.” www.pur eimagephotography.co.uk Trend alert Becky’s seen increased demand for more personalised cakes. “Many of my customers are wanting that extra little detail that’s special only to them,” Trend alert “I think square cakes with contrasting textures will be the next big thing. Boho seems to be growing in favour too – it’s all about the natural touch.” ¬ Terri Trend alert I love the trend for cakes with the illusion of a floating middle tier. We’re also seeing clear cylinders being incorporated, which can be filled with flowers to add the wow factor. 46