Your West Midlands Wedding- October/November 2020 (Issue 70)

Our experts solve your problems HOT TOPIC: WEDDING WORRIES FALL IN LOVE Q – How can we incorporate our autumnal- themed wedding into our cake? By pairing your wedding with the natural beauty of the season, you’ll be able to take advantage of widely available products, which you can incorporate into different aspects of your cakes design and styling. When creating your overall look, why not add sugar or dried flowers, berries and foliage? When paired with deep, saturated colours like burgundy, golds and plums, your bake will ooze warmth and embrace the seasonal charm. Plan your flavours around the time of year. This will tie it in nicely with your theme and give you the chance to use the best ingredients available. Rest assured, going down the autumn route doesn’t mean you will be limited in terms of flavours. You could choose blueberry and cinnamon, which is warmly spiced and tartly fruity. If fruit isn’t your thing, why not go for layers of moist gingerbread sandwiched between a whisky and caramel sauce? This sassy combination is an indulgent alternative that your guests will love. Susan Angell-Salter Cake specalist www.christinamaycakedesign.co.uk JUST FOR YOU Q – I want to give my wife-to-be a special gift on our wedding day that she’ll cherish for years to come. Do you have any suggestions? Firstly, congratulations on your big day! If you’re looking for a special gift, try creating a personalised poem that your bride-to-be can read on the morning of the wedding. It’s a sentimental present that’s sure to make her smile and bring tears of joy. It can highlight everything you love about her and how you got to where you are now. You could also incorporate lines from her favourite song, memory or even something she has worked hard to achieve. The poem can be designed and produced in different ways so that it looks visually appealing and is a wonderful memento of your big day. Neree McKenzie Poetry specialist www.facebook.com/poetrybyneree or poetrybyneree@yahoo.com  www.byla urenbarber.com EXPERT ADVICE 49