Bring on the fun The list of personal touches you can add to your big-day bake to give it a touch of you is endless. Kerry Hemms from Angel’s Kitchen says, “Some of the things I’ve been asked to feature include the groom wearing a Stormtrooper helmet, a Wonder Woman belt and lasso on a bride, pet cats hidden all over and a 3D light-up Iron Man.” You may just want something completely different, and after all it’s your wedding. So, as Kerry says, “If you want a giant three-tier fondant fancy instead of a traditional wedding cake, then there’s no reason why you shouldn’t!” As well as sugarcraft creations, cake toppers too can be added as a personal touch. “Whether it’s a pet, walking boots, books, the happy couple or even a Snorlax bride and groom! The sky’s the limit,” Xaviera from Adorabella tells us. You could even get your family involved. The pictured Pooh Bear cake was designed by the bride’s younger sister, Winnie-the-Pooh being a favourite childhood character, and was hand-painted by cake maker Sarah Churchill of Sarah’s Sugarcraft. The blue roses matched the wedding’s palette and the couple’s names were embossed and painted on it too. Don’t worry though, it’s still possible to keep the fun elements super-classy! Sarah from Sarah McNally Cakes explains, “I’ve had couples include sweet details such as tiny golden dinosaurs on their cake, keeping the whole aesthetic very elegant while still giving the cake that personal twist.” Adorabella Angel’s Kitchen Sarah’s Sugarcraft “Gone are the days when cakes were all white fondant-covered creations with white pillars and the odd flower. Nowadays there’s such a variety of styles and mediums available, meaning there’s really no limit to the creative freedom you can have with your cake. Look for a cake maker who reflects you own style and aligns with your other wedding suppliers,” – Sarah, Sarah McNally Cakes www.rubywalkerphotography.com for Sarah McNally Cakes TOPPER TIP Kerry says, “Ask your cake maker to provide your cake topper on a dummy top tier, this way it won’t be damaged as it’s removed from the cake and you can keep it indefinitely on a shelf away from direct sunlight.” Angel’s Kitchen This vision in blue by Sarah’s Sugarcraft boasts a hand-painted plaque featuring the bride and groom. Meanwhile, the blue and sparkle tier was inspired by the bride’s dress and colour scheme. The wafer flower is an edible recreation of the blooms in the bouquet, which is of course, the bride’s favourite. Angel’s Kitchen www.tamillahaycock.com for Sarah’s Sugarcraft CAKES 69
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