Your North East Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 42)

ALL IN THE DETAIL I have an understated dress for my wedding and I’m looking for statement jewellery. What would you suggest? A pair of statement earrings would be on-trend and would work well with any simple dress. It can be hard to choose a necklace if the neckline of the dress is high or plunging as the accessory could be lost entirely – so earrings could be the answer. Traditional pearls and diamonds can be overlooked, so why not go for these icy blue topaz drop earrings? These unusual rose cut stones are large and unfussy with a great amount of sparkle. For the traditionalists, the icy blue relates perfectly to the traditional wedding poem that says, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a silver sixpence in her shoe”. These earrings are made in sterling silver with a contemporary matte finish and are handmade to order in our Corbridge workshop. Other matching items in blue topaz are also available. Kirsty Taylor | Kirsty Taylor Goldsmiths www.kirstytaylorgoldsmiths.com TIERS OF JOY What should we take into consideration when planning our summer wedding cake? When creating a cake for a summer wedding, you need to consider your environment. A warm day in a marquee with the cake table in direct sunlight will not suit a semi-naked or buttercream cake; they should be kept indoors in an air-conditioned room. Fondant cakes are better in warmer weather because a good quality white chocolate ganache supports them while giving neat lines and sharp edges. We increase the ratio of white chocolate in warmer weather to ensure your cake remains stable. A reputable professional will ensure your cake not only tastes delicious but looks as good after delivery. They should know how to stack and support it properly, what flavours and designs are on-trend and what will suit your theme and venue. Make sure your cake gets pride of place and discuss with your venue in advance to make sure that the cake will be displayed beautifully. You don’t want crumpled table linen, poor stands or fire extinguishers as a backdrop to ruin the lovely photos. Consider some pretty additions such as cake pops, macarons or other treats to set-up on pretty trays and boxes to give the wow factor. Ami Plant and Barbara Jackson | Sherbert Moon Wedding Cakes www.sherbertmoon.co.uk PICTURE PERFECT How can we capture natural-looking photos on our wedding day? The most important way to achieve natural-looking photos is to build a good relationship with a photographer. I find this relatively easy, to capture beautiful shots, as my couples aren’t just clients but they become friends. This allows for great banter and you’ll instantly relax in front of the camera – especially when I ask you to do something out of the norm. I also suggest that you look at each other, there’s no one else who can make you smile and laugh more than your partner, be it at them or with them. That’s a natural moment I can capture to show real love. After all, no one wants to stare at a camera with a cheesy smile and you’re certainly not in love with me! Darren Edmonds | DJM Photography www.djmphotography.co.uk ASK THE EXPERTS 73