Your South Wales Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 77)

Our experts solve your problems HOT TOPIC: WEDDING WORRIES CAKE EXPECTATIONS Q – We’re having a boho-inspired wedding and would love to incorporate elements of our theme into our cake. Do you have any ideas? The first type of bake that comes to mind when thinking of a relaxed boho theme is a buttercream coated cake. Semi-naked and rough-iced buttercream cakes look casual and would suit your theme perfectly. Opt for a creation that’s stacked high and covered in flowers. Roses, berries, cornflowers and chrysanthemums will make a big impact. Your chosen supplier will ensure that the blooms are safe enough to come into direct contact with food. Pressed dried flowers arranged around the cake and dried arrangements are new trends that are quickly becoming popular. Other ways to incorporate your theme is to take details from your dress and have them recreated in sugar. Fringing and/or embroidery can be used to create a bespoke design. Jenny Leeb-Du Toit Cake specialist www.cakesespecially.com ONE FINE DAY Q – We’re thinking of hiring a celebrant for our upcoming wedding. What should we take into consideration before booking? Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and deciding on a type of ceremony is an essential part of this. A celebrant led service will give you lots of freedom, and most suppliers will be delighted to accommodate your wishes and preferences. Consider the following: ❤ Make sure they have availability on your chosen date and are willing to travel to your venue. ❤ Always meet your celebrant face-to-face to make sure that you connect with them and feel confident that they understand your style and approach. ❤ Ask how many ceremonies they conduct in one day. Most commit to only one service a day, guaranteeing you their full attention. If not, be sure to agree on extended timing to avoid feeling rushed. ❤ Check if they’re happy to have your friends and family involved in the service. ❤ Ask if they offer any additional services and if you want something bespoke, see if they can help. ❤ Be clear about any parts of the ceremony that you want to write yourself and mention if you need help doing so. ❤ Find out what’s included in the price and what costs extra. ❤ Make sure that you have the final sign off on the ceremony plan. ❤ Ask if they’ve been trained or are professionally qualified. ❤ Ensure they provide you with a contract that includes details of what’s included, along with costs and any cancellation arrangements. Carol Gunter Celebrant www.yourspecialcelebration.co.uk  EXPERT ADVICE 49