Your North East Wedding - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 31)

Unsure on etiquette but don’t know where to turn? Our North East experts are here to help Cut the cake Everywhere I look, I see brides with lavish wedding cakes, complete with towers of tiers and decorations that must cost a fortune! How can I make sure my single-tier wedding cake still makes an impact? Alicia says: A wedding cake is the quintessential centerpiece of the reception, so having a three- to four- tier cake or a single tier makes no difference in my eyes – instead, it’s all about the flavour and design. There’s a wedding cake to match any budget, so having a single-tier cake can be showstopping. Flowers, textures, ribbons and the use of colour can make your cake look amazing. A wedding cake should also be personal to the bride and groom, in keeping with the theme of their wedding or being a little more creative, so don’t be afraid to speak to your cake maker about going against the norm when it comes to look and taste. Classic flavours are vanilla, chocolate, lemon, red velvet and salted caramel. However, extra flavour can also be easily added with preserves such as strawberry, lemon and blackberry.  Alicia Thompson | Delicious Delights – Cakes for all Occasions | facebook.com/alicia.deliciousdelights HAPPY HONEYMOON We’re on a tight budget and can only afford £2,000 for our honeymoon. How can we make the most of our funds to ensure we still enjoy a two-week break to remember? Eve says: Working to a budget does not have to mean your honeymoon can’t be special. This year, I’ve arranged some amazing trips to Europe for newlyweds. One that springs to mind was in Greece, staying in a beautiful family-run hotel. With the owners’ help, I organised rose petals on their bed and a perfectly chilled bottle of champagne to greet the couple after they checked in. Lots of hotels are more than happy to jump on board when they hear it’s a celebration and love working with me to congratulate their guests. Another brilliant idea is to use a Honeymoon Registry Service, such as the fantastic one I offer, to boost your funds and allow your family and friends to contribute to paying for your honeymoon as a gift for your wedding. It’s so easy to set up, and your guests can add funds online or by speaking to me directly. You can see the total amount you have to spend at any time. There are endless possibilities, whatever your ideas and wishes are. Plus, I will always endeavour to make your dreams come true! Eve Moir | Travel Counsellors | travelcounsellors.co.uk/eve.moir HOT TOPIC facebook.com/alicia.deliciousdelights  EXPERT ADVICE 83