SUMMER STYLE We’re getting married at the peak of summer, so I don’t want my dress to feel too heavy and hot. What collections are ideal for this time of the year and why? Here at May & Grace we have a gorgeous range of princess style A-line wedding dresses perfect for a summer wedding. Floaty skirts in tulle, silk organza and silk muslin are dreamy and light allowing any bride to feel comfortable and cool on the big day. We also love cut-out details, spaghetti straps and low back detailing for a hot summer’s day. New for 2024, we have Kiva, Christie and Eulene, by Rosa Clara, Rosa Clara Couture and Aire Atelier. Kiva by Rosa Clara is crafted in embellished tulle and features a v-neckline, round keyhole back and a side split. Christie by Rosa Clara Couture is made of silk muslin, a soft fabric that caresses the skin and is suitable for a beach wedding. Eulene by Aire Atelier is a painted ballgown in the lightest silk organza fabric, with a bold cut-out open back and square neckline. Emilie Crease | May & Grace Bridal Boutique | www.mayandgracebridal.com SEASONAL SHOWSTOPPER I’d love our cake to be an absolute showstopper. How can we inject a splash of seasonal colour into its design? A splash of colour can add a lot of personality to your cake. Floral designs will always be on trend and can match many big-day styles and colour themes. Some fresh flowers are toxic so I’d advise to use sugar flowers for that wow-factor and to add dimension, texture, and colour in a completely safe way to avoid cross-contamination. Sugar florals are perfect for both classic elegant and contemporary designs and give you the option of having any colour and at any time of the year. Vibrant pops of yellow and green are perfect for a fresh spring look along with graceful tulips, romantic peonies and delicate sweet peas. For a summer wedding, think of soft pink and blue tones such as, garden roses, fluffy hydrangeas, beautiful clusters of delphiniums, and scabious. Flaming reds, oranges and brown are perfect for autumn, adding deep tone roses, beautiful dahlias and physalis alkekengi (Chinese lanterns) to get the autumn warmth. For the colder months go for white with metallic touches. Large white roses, gerbera daisies, hellebores, ranunculas, astilbe and thistles all make a wonderful base for a winter floral display. The cake itself can be neutral in colour and the sugar flowers will add a bright splash. Go for super-bold sugar flowers and complement the wedding cake table display with natural blooms for the finishing touch. Lisa Broughton | Wedding Cakes by Lisa Broughton | https://weddingcakesbylisa.co.uk 80
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