Your Kent Wedding - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 87)

Our experts tackle your winter wedding worries  HOT TOPIC WHITE AS SNOW What would be the perfect showstopping cake for a December wedding? Every bride has their own vision of what their wedding cake should look like, so whoever makes your big-day bake should hold an initial meeting with you to understand what your winter wedding means to you. For example, the cake pictured here has ruffles on two of the layers to reflect the bride’s gorgeous gown, as well as giving it a wonderful texture and the appearance of an expanse of driven snow. The other two layers of this cake were decorated with a simple yet elegant quilted diamante effect. The four tiers are made up of a traditional rich fruitcake soaked in brandy, a light crisp tangy lemon sponge, a traditional vanilla sponge, and a carrot cake with a good pinch of cinnamon for that Christmas feel. This style of cake complements any winter wedding with its timeless design.  Heather Clack | @willowcakesashford FESTIVE BOHO What’s hot in winter wedding styling this year? The boho theme has been at the forefront of many couples’ minds this year and we’ve found this has gradually crept into winter wedding styling. Couples are coming to us with Victorian styling ideas from ornate shabby-chic picture frames holding table numbers and menus, to wrought iron geometric frames bearing hanging foliage – there’s much less bling overall. Colour palettes have become darker and shades are toned down to the ever-so-traditional burgundy and racing green. Even the popular Christmas gold has been replaced by tones of copper. We’re also starting to see the need to incorporate red and green tartans into designs, to accentuate a warming Christmas look. Floristry has also followed this trend and we’ve noticed that the use of eucalyptus, ruscus and rosemary has not only flowed throughout last autumn and into this year; but is starting to etch itself into the winter setups of 2019. The most popular arrangements here at KC Weddings and Events are wreaths with lanterns, tall geometric frames with asymmetric foliage or tall cylindrical glass vases with candles on a bed of foliage. These arrangements are truly spectacular and look divine. Daniel Kyte | kcweddingsandevents.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 89