Your West Midlands Wedding- Page number 47 - October/November 2021 (Issue 76)

HOT TOPIC: wedding worries Our experts solve your problems TREND SETTER Q – What are the latest wedding cake trends? Incorporating flowers into your cake is very popular at the moment whether it’s real, silk or sugar versions. I’ve also seen a rise in natural, eco-friendly blooms that are dried or pressed. It’s important to talk to your cake designer about what flowers will work in your design as they have to be edible and organic with no pesticides used. Good options would be roses, violas, calendulas, cornflowers, abutilons, fern leaves and rose leaves. If dried, non-pressed versions are used, like palm spears or grasses, these should be covered in florist tape or flower picks. Certain blooms are seasonal and not available all year round, so check availability well in advance. Allergies need to be added to an allergen list as some flowers might come from the mustard, celery or onion family, and some guests may have severe pollen allergies. Samantha Strecker Cake expert www.cakefantastique.com DRESSED TO IMPRESS Q – My hubby-to-be wants to wear something stylish. What styles, colours and materials are popular right now? Many grooms are opting for more expensive suits, and the colour palettes being chosen reflect that. This includes warm blue tones, rustic tweeds, earthy greens and fabrics that balance a sense of fun and a contemporary style. Suit cuts for 2021 are sharp, clean and simplistic. Many people are deciding on British and Italian-cut jackets with tapered or slim-fit trousers. Accessories are also playing a large role. People are opting for pocket squares, ties and buttonholes with a pop of colour. We strongly suggest that the groom-to-be plays around with the key details before deciding on his accessories. Jess Hawkes Suit expert www.callaghantailor.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 47