FLOWER POWER Who says flowers just have to be in your hands as you walk up the aisle? “Couples seem to be getting more adventurous with their sugar flowers, with delphiniums, ranunculus and all kinds of roses and peonies on my orders for 2023,” says Ashley Harkness from Mrs BouCake (www.facebook.com/mrsboucake). “I see both dried and fresh flowers continuing to be popular on buttercream cakes, with painted floral cakes high up there too. Because of this I’m brushing up on my painted cake techniques… every day is a school day in the world of cakes! I personally think rice paper flowers look extremely elegant, and am now featuring more of those in my bakes. I also like to add special touches to my designs, such as a flower that has particular importance to the couple, or perhaps in memory of a loved one that’s passed. I’ve even hidden family pets that have been sculpted from sugar in amongst the flowers!” DOS OR DON’TS? “Don’t be afraid to try something new – I’m finding that people are becoming more adventurous with cake flavours. Salted caramel, lemon and raspberry and Lotus Biscoff are becoming some of the most favourited. The same goes for your design – who says you have to be traditional?” www.facebook.com/mrsboucake www.facebook.com/mrsboucake www.facebook.com/mrsboucake www.facebook.com/mrsboucake ALL WHITE ON THE NIGHT White wedding cakes will never go out of fashion, with the origins of having such a colour surrounding the purity of the bride herself. “When choosing your white wedding cake the options are endless, from traditional to contemporary,” explains cake-maker Ayesha Ali from Deluxe Wedding Cakes (www.deluxeweddingcakes.com). “One trend is wafer paper décor, which achieves an airy design and attracts couples that want a modern and contemporary twist in their cake. There’s also replicate pattern, a personal favourite of mine, as you can replicate a pattern or textile you love and add a personal touch to your cake to ensure it becomes the focal point of your wedding. Buttercream finished wedding cakes are my specialty, and when couples come to me I spend time getting to know them, as well as their wedding theme, so I can help them choose the right finish. There are numerous styles that a couple can choose for their white wedding cake such as boho, stencilling, wafer paper, replicate design, watercolour and textured finish.” DOS OR DON’TS? “Do play with your tier size rather than playing safe – a tall tier will certainly make a bold statement! Ask your baker lots of questions so you know all the options available to you, and make a mood board to help you achieve the style you want. Finally, don’t only follow the trends – be experimental and let your baker create something unique!” www.deluxeweddingcakes.com www.deluxeweddingcakes.com www.deluxeweddingcakes.com www.deluxeweddingcakes.com 48
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