Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - May/June 2019 (Issue 74)

 SWEET SENSATIONS Showstopping wedding cakes N o longer the Cinderella of the show, tucked away in a corner awaiting the cutting ceremony, its moment in the spotlight, nowadays the wedding cake takes centre stage. We’re talking gravity-defying tiers, evermore imaginative designs, bold colours, metallic touches and drool-worthy flavours, not forgetting vegan and savoury options too. Anything goes and the more, the merrier! CAKES Turn the page for our gallery of stunning showstoppers by local cake makers ... TOP TRENDS ❤ Semi naked tiers in all your favourite flavours. ❤ Gold, silver or bronze effects for extra glamour. ❤ Deconstructed lookalike tiers, on individual cake stands to create a wow-factor display. ❤ Dessert tables groaning with sweet treats, colour coordinated and styled to fit your wedding theme. ❤ Double-sided creations to reflect both your likes and interests. ❤ Doughnut walls, macaron towers or croquembouche as an alternative to the traditional. ❤ Edible flowers – these seem to be sprouting in all areas of the wedding catering and look especially pretty on a spring or summer wedding cake. ❤ One-of-a-kind, hand-painted designs; ideal for a dreamy romantic vibe. 61