Your North West Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 60)

60 ME E T T R AN S POR T E X P E R T EMMA B UC K L E Y F ROM MA LV E RN WE DD I NG CA R S Choosing transport for your nuptials always comes down to two things: what fits with your day and who do you trust to provide it? Take into consideration the aesthetics of the vehicle. Does it complement the bride’s dress, flowers and time of year? Don’t forget the car will appear in your photographs, so you want something that’s both practical and visually appealing. When looking for a trustworthy supplier, you need to take into consideration will they be on the time on the day, are they properly insured, are the chauffeurs experienced and is the vehicle properly maintained? If there’s a problem on the day, ask if they have an alternative car they could use at short notice. Visit malvernweddingcars.co.uk @MalvernWeddingCars @Malvernwedcars ME E T CA K E MA K E R AND R E A W I ND L E F ROM T HOROUGH LY- GOOD CA K E S How do I find a cake maker? Ask friends or family who are already married for recommendations. Wedding fairs are also a great way of finding suppliers. Here at Thoroughly-Good Cakes, there are always plenty of examples on show that highlight the different techniques available. Plus, there are usually yummy samples to try! Do your research before booking. A good supplier will have lots of reviews and pictures on their social media and website. What should I consider when planning my design? Your cake maker will help you with this, trust them and remember they’re the experts. They should have lots of ideas and examples to show you. Work out how many evening guests you’re expecting and ask your supplier how large your design needs to be. Get your venue to wrap up the top tier for you to take home. On your wedding day, you’ll be busy eating and drinking and may not get a chance to try the cake. By saving a section, you’ll be able to enjoy it in the days following your nuptials. How do I decide on a style and colour? Google, Pinterest and Instagram are your best friends when it comes to inspiration. You could also look at magazines, wedding fairs or designs you saw at another event or wedding. Don’t worry if you can’t find the perfect cake online. I specialise in bespoke bakes, so I’ll ask you to show me three to five images that you like and I’ll incorporate elements from each. What’s popular right now? In the past 12 to 18 months, cakes have become more simple. Traditional cakes are still popular options. You could always create a 2/3 traditional bake and 1/3 something different such as a Batman or Marvel design. Here at Thoroughly-Good Cakes, we’ve been working on a new concept called animated cakes which we’ll be launching this year. Imagine a bake with an animated slide show of your love story. It will bring your design alive with colours, sparkles, effects and your names scrolling across it. When should be book? In short, you should book as soon as possible! Quality suppliers take bookings well in advance, for example we’ve already got wedding scheduled for 2021. As soon as you’ve found a cake maker you like, get the booking confirmed, deposit paid and written in the diary. It might be 18 months away but you’ll be able to relax knowing it’s booked. Visit thoroughly-goodcakes.co.uk @ThoroughlyGoodCakes @Tgcakes