Your West Midlands Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 60)

Local experts offer stellar advice on wedding woes Let them eat cake W ’re having a spring wedding and want to incorporate the season’s colours into our cake. Do you have any suggestions on how we can achieve this? The Quality Cake Company team say: Spring signals the start of a fresh new season, a beautiful time of year for couples to tie the knot. It introduces softer, romantic hues, such as blues, pinks, greens and corals, which can be paired with traditional white to create a clean and sophisticated look. This year will also see the trend of ombre-gradient hues, a great way to add a touch of colour to match your style and theme. Plus, metallic tones such as rose gold will still be a top trend and will add a modern and glamorous feel. The spring palette can also be used on cupcakes, combined with luxurious textured detailing, such as lace to create the perfect vintage theme. Flavours are also a great way to reflect the changing season, with the use of lighter ingredients such as strawberry and lemon which are perfect for semi-naked cakes adorned with fresh flowers or seasonal fruits. We strive to work with couples to design and create their perfect wedding bake, incorporating the latest trends and reflecting each couples’ style and personality. Isabel Wass, Angela Malin and Lisa Malin | Owners qualitycakecompany.com MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE My partner and I hate having our pictures taken and you won’t find a single selfie of either of us on our phones! Do you think we’d regret not having a photographer whatsoever to snap any part of our day? Nicola says: I think most people really dislike having their picture taken, myself included, so you’re not alone. I’d say that a photographer is really important on your special day as they are not just taking photos of you two as a married couple, but also your guests, the venue and the details of your nuptials so you get to relive the big day over and over for years to come. If you’re nervous or anxious about the portrait side of things, choose a photographer who specialises in relaxed photography with a more documentary feel rather than one who does lots of staged images. Also, an engagement session can be a good way to break the ice with your photographer. Sometimes referred to as a pre-wedding shoot, this is a short portrait session that most likely lasts about an hour and takes place in the months leading up to your big day. It’s the perfect way to have a practice run and you’ll get to see how your photographer works and they get to see what you’re like as a couple. The most important thing to remember is to find a photographer that you feel comfortable with; they are the only supplier you’ll spend all day with so do your research and choose one who not only creates work that you love but who can put you at ease and make you feel relaxed. The more relaxed you feel, the better time you’ll have. Nicola Gough | Photographer weddingphotographyinshropshire.co.uk  HOT TOPIC: LOCAL SUPPLIERS TO THE RESCUE weddingphotographyinshropshire.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 103