Your Herts and Beds Wedding - April/May 2020 (Issue 79)

Plan your dream day with our expert advice HOT TOPIC A SLICE OF THE ACTION Q: I’m looking for a cake for the big day, but I’m struggling with what flavours will suit our glamorous- themed day. Is there anything you would suggest?  There are so many flavours that you could choose for your wedding cake, provided of course you have a stable cake as the base. Some couples like to have their favourite flavours while some prefer to take the wedding breakfast dessert and their wedding guests’ tastes into consideration.  However, if you just want to amaze your guests with something unusual and delicious, why not think about a theme – say cocktails and have a champagne and raspberry cake using a vanilla bake with a champagne syrup flavoured with framboise and with a fresh raspberry compote. Or, why not opt for an expresso martini cake with a rich chocolate and coffee cake with Kahlua drizzle and a chocolate mousse like buttercream? Alternatively, simply jazz up a zingy lemon cake with a limoncello curd and Swiss meringue buttercream. You could choose your favourite desserts – key lime pie, chocolate cherry trifle, strawberry pavlova or banoffee pie!   Claire Festa | At Your Wish Cakes   atyourwishcakes.co.uk weareweddingly.com ALL FUN AND GAMES Q: We’re having an outdoor wedding and I was wondering if you have any suggestions when it comes to keeping our guests entertained throughout the special day?  There are many times during the day where guests can be entertained, such as when you’re having photos taken, during the drinks reception or in the evening. A great way of bringing all your loved ones together is by including some garden games, which is a perfect ice breaker and your guests can enjoy their drink whilst engaging in a little healthy competition. Think coconut shy to knock the coconuts from the posts or hook a duck for the little ones, trying to hook those floating ducks and a queue of competitive friends wanting a go on the strongman to ring the bell. Some fabulous photos are always caught in action! Your photographer will have a blast capturing your guests giggling and playing – games are a great way of making it a wedding to remember! You can create your own village fete with some old-fashioned fairground type activities, finished off by surrounding them with bunting. Why not add in some fun fair type canapés for your drink’s reception? Think candy floss, popcorn, mini-hot dogs and even a lemonade stand – who doesn’t love some nostalgia? Want to add the cherry on the cake? Include a face painter and a bouncy castle too – it adds to the atmosphere.  Annabel Hopkinson | Dolly Dimples Weddings & Events Hire | dollydimplesweddings.co.uk nicklabrumphotography.co.uk 80