BOHEMIAN RHAPDOSY We’re having a boho-inspired wedding and would love to incorporate elements of our theme into our cake. Do you have any ideas? This is still such a popular style and there are so many different ways to add boho elements to your wedding cake. Whether you’re going for dried flowers and pampas grass or full macramé styling, by discussing your wedding in detail during a design consultation, we can select elements and inspirations from all aspects of your day to incorporate into your cake. Boho doesn’t have to simply mean going for a naked or semi-naked bake, there are so many things we can do with fully-iced cakes too. Touches of edible lace, metallics, vibrant colours, texture and wild flowers (re-created in sugar work) are just some of the fantastic ways to add themed flourishes. Chelsea Prior, www.chelseabuns.co.uk https://nicoladawsonphotography.co.uk BRING ON THE FURRY FUN How can we involve our beloved dog in our wedding day? He’s part of the family after all! Our dogs are our best friends, so it’s no surprise that many couples want to involve them in their big day. We hope our expert guide will get you started. Just be prepared for them to steal the show! ❤ Give them a special role. From ring bearer to dog of honour or flowergirl, just remember they may need some one-to-one training in the lead up to prep them for their starring moment. ❤ Capture some paw-some photos. A popular choice is to have them greet your guests and have their picture snapped, rather than stay for the whole day. ❤ Pack the essentials. Make sure your dog has access to water, their dinner, plenty of treats and their favourite toy to keep them focused for photos, and of course, poo bags. ❤ Finishing touches. Incorporate your theme into their outfit or floral collar, personalised dog cake topper or even canine-inspired party favours. ❤ Hire a professional. Having your fur baby at your wedding completes your day, but you don’t want them to be a burden on your guests. That’s where we come in. We take care of all their needs, work with your photographer to get their attention and ensure they and your venue are happy. Claire Lundie, https://herecomesthehound.co.uk GEEK CHIC I want our wedding cake to be beautiful and elegant, but my partner wishes it could reflect all things nerd! Is there a way of merging the two to keep us both happy? Yes, this can happen! We recently had a couple who were Disney fans, but wanted to keep things subtle. This was the perfect opportunity for a traditional wedding cake with hidden Mickey ears piped on it. The couple also wanted to have some fun with handmade cartoon figures of them on top with their two dachshund dogs at their feet, so they could still be included in the wedding without being there. Just because your wedding is traditional, doesn’t mean you can’t have a bit of fun with a big-day bake that will please you both. Shelley Ridge, www.shelleyscakes.com https://definingmoments.co.uk https://helenenglandphotography.co.uk BIND US TOGETHER I’m a Christian, but my husband-to-be isn’t so we’re struggling to decide what sort of ceremony to have. What would you advise? In your situation, I’d recommend a brief registration of marriage appointment with a registrar followed by a bespoke ceremony with a celebrant – one who can include the religious elements you’d love, alongside your story and your own personal vows. The latter can be held anywhere too, so it should tick all the boxes. Every celebrant has their own position on including religious content, so look around carefully. Personally, I’m very happy to include religious aspects if they resonate for my couples. My Church of England upbringing schooled me well for this! I give my couples lots of time to talk about exactly what elements each of them would like included. For example, a hymn or Christian reading that wouldn’t be permitted in a legal ceremony, or the traditional pattern of a church ceremony with wording unique to you. Maybe you’d like prayers or blessings? We can work together to create a ceremony that’s totally yours, while finding a middle ground that feels right for you both. Alex Hilder, www.alexhildercelebrant.co.uk www.emilybrown.photography 81 EXPERT ADVICE
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