Your Sussex Wedding - Page number 63 - August/September 2021 (Issue 92)

CAKES 63 SYLIVA TIPPETT, ART OF CAKE BY SYLVIA https://artofcakebysylvia.co.uk Based in Hastings, Art of Cake by Sylvia has been in business for nearly a decade. Sylvia’s passion is creativity and sees herself primarily as an artist, with her canvas being cake! She has a meticulous eye for detail and her clients tell her it shows. What’s more, Sylvia has worked hard to test and tweak all of her recipes to ensure her works of art taste every bit as amazing as they look. “I love the opportunity to bring joy into a person’s life through a bespoke and personal cake. It’s such a privilege to be a part of a couple’s wedding day,” Sylvia comments. TREND PREDICTIONS Sylvia says, “A romantic, boho and botanical vibe is big at the moment. Think white icing embellished with greenery, wood effects and soft florals. Metallics are also popular whether it be rose gold, copper or bronze. They can be incorporated using a lustre finish on one or more of the tiers, accents on the edges of flower petals or berries, and flecks of edible gold or silver.” TOP TIP “Be true to yourself. Think about what makes you smile and go from there. Show your cake designer your wedding mood boards complete with colour palette, flowers, attire, stationery etc. This way you’ll get a more interesting design tailored to reflect your story.” JO STEVENS, PEEK-A-BOO CAKES www.peek-a-boocakes.co.uk Having founded Peek-a-boo Cakes in 2008 Jo creates all styles of cakes, cupcakes, favours and designs, but paramount for her is the flavour. “Couples often taste my cakes and decide to secure their date with me before we’ve even discussed design and cost,” she tells us. So, naturally she prides herself on that and ensures her bakes taste at least as good as they look. TREND PREDICTIONS Jo says, “2021 is still in love with buttercream and florals. Cornflower blue and sage greens remain popular too, but I do have some fab cakes booked with some really creative couples that I’m looking forward to.” TOP TIP “Try before you buy. You need to know your big-day bake tastes fab. After all, it’s not worth a penny if no one enjoys eating it. Plus, be sure to check out your supplier for insurance, health and safety, contracts etc – it’s a must for everyone’s peace of mind.” 