Your North West Wedding- June/July 2020 (Issue 62)

Our experts solve your problems SUMMER LOVING My wife-to-be and I are getting married next summer and would like some shots that reflect the season. Do you have any suggestions? Living in Great Britain, our weather can be glorious one day and wet the next, so my top tip is be prepared! Take into consideration that the sunshine can have a positive and negative impact on your day. In the morning and evening, the sun is low and can offer flattering natural lighting, dramatic silhouettes and romantic sun flares. However, the red hot sun at mid-day will make you squint, cause harsh shadows and leave sweaty faces. Our beautiful country is lush and green because of the rain but don’t worry we can use downpours to our advantage! Obviously, we want the best weather for you, but just in case, I always have a collection of stylish umbrellas with me for couples to choose from. Just remember, you can’t control the weather, so whatever happens, a great photographer will be prepared to capture your day with you in mind. Vicky Dubois Photographer www.vickydubois.co.uk WEDDING WORRIES THE TASTE OF SUMMER We’re having a summer wedding and would love to incorporate the season into our cake. Do you have any ideas? It’s impossible to think about summer without first looking at the natural world. That’s where I would start to look for design ideas and inspiration. ❤ An informal arrangement of delicate sugar flowers in a soft palette of faded, muted colours would perfectly evoke the season of elegance and romance. ❤ When we think of this time of year, we immediately think of long, dreamy days, so imagine a cake with graceful lines and softness of tone. If you want to include a monogram, look at flowing and elegant script. You can’t go wrong with any design that has a delicate, floaty look. ❤ Introduce pale, broken watercolours to give your bake an airy, impressionist style. Patterns are a popular trend at the moment. If this appeals, then go for something loose and unstructured. ❤ Give your guests the taste of summer by choosing light, fragrant flavours such as lemon, strawberry, champagne or rose and pistachio. Suzanne Thorp Cake specialist www.thefrostery.co.uk www.vick ydubois.co.uk HOT TOPIC:  46