CAKE EXPECTATIONS Debbie, of Debbie’s Bakehut, reveals what cake designs will be trending in 2025: Lambeth-style and piped cakes: This vintage style from the early 20th century has been making a comeback this year and likely to continue into 2025. Using royal icing or soft buttercream, it can be used to create everything from shells and scrolls to elaborate ruffles, rosettes and other embellishments giving it an age-old elegant traditional look. They can be beautifully decorated with sugar flowers, encircled or topped with cherries. Semi-naked wedding cakes: Less is more. This simple, elegant and understated cake is still on-trend making an eye-catching centrepiece for your big day. With minimal decorations, perfectly smooth buttercream or white chocolate ganache, and adorn with fresh fruit, sugar flowers, fresh flowers or silk flowers, it still has the ability to create a stunning piece of artistry. Textured ruffles, stencils or bas-relief: Texture is creating a big wave in the wedding cake industry and is there is no sign of it waning in the coming year. For those who prefer something different from the traditional smooth finished cake, a bold and dramatic ruffle-effect, which became popular this year, is set to continue; they can be monochromatic or have a lustre finish for additional on-trend kudos! For something unique, sculptured cakes using a palette knife to create flowers or decorated with bas-relief create a 3D effect; while for those wanting a mainly white cake, wafer paper sails and or flowers create a pretty, romantic touch. Bold colours and metallic effects: Although white and ivory cakes remain the mainstay of traditional wedding cakes, couples are now opting for a bit of sparkle and colour, with bold dark hues such as black trimmed with gold being a key wedding cake trend for 2025. Gold leaf can be brushed on to cake sides or applied as a gold trim to the edge of the cake edges. Flowers and foliage: This new trend of large blooms on a plain canvas of nude or coloured icing is set to continue in 2025. A main staple in wedding cake design, we will see a rise in cascading florals down multi-tiered cakes and will become the main design of the cake. Vibrant colours of roses, peonies, and filler flowers inter-twined with greenery ranging from hand-crafted sugar flowers, fresh flowers or silk flowers add a palette of colour against a neutral background. Flavours, and dietary requirements: Although the traditional vanilla, lemon and chocolate sponge cakes are set to stay, rich bold flavours such as lemon and blueberry, chocolate and orange, raspberry and white chocolate are set to become even more popular in 2025. Although people are becoming more conscious of their diet and health, they are not prepared to compromise on their indulgent slice of wedding cake. Vegan, nutfree, dairy-free and gluten-free wedding cakes are becoming the norm rather than the exception in order to cater for everyone’s diet needs, either as the whole cake, a side cutting cake or as separate cupcakes. cakes@debbiesbakehut.co.uk | www.debbiesbakehut.co.uk WHERE’S HOT IN 2025 - LITERALLY! Rosemary, of Burwood Travel Ltd, says: The Carribbean never goes out of fashion, and will always a be a go-to destination for honeymooners, but here are three resorts particularly popular with couples tying the knot next year. Cap Maison, St. Lucia: Nestled on a cliffside above the Caribbean Sea, Cap Maison is a romantic sanctuary in St. Lucia. With its colonial-inspired architecture and spectacular views of the coastline towards Martinique, this hotel offers the ultimate in privacy and elegance. Honeymooners can visit the resort’s renowned restaurant, The Cliff at Cap, lead by Caribbean Chef of the Year Craig Jones, which serves gourmet dishes with a breathtaking view – perfect for a candlelit dinner for two. Or, relax in the ultimate romantic spot, on Rock Maison, the resorts private dining platform in the sea where Champagne is delivered by zipwire! Guana Island, British Virgin Islands: For couples seeking seclusion, Guana Island is a hidden gem. Located off the coast of Tortola, this private island retreat features just a handful of exclusive cottages and villas. With only 35 guests at a time, honeymooners can enjoy quiet, pristine, white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, nature hikes, endangered wildlife and top-tier service in an exclusive, laid-back environment. It’s the ideal spot for couples who want a luxurious, all-inclusive, scenic escape. Jade Mountain St. Lucia: For a truly unforgettable honeymoon, Jade Mountain is a masterpiece of luxury and design. With open-concept rooms that seamlessly blend into the natural surroundings, Jade Mountain offers stunning views of the Pitons and the Caribbean Sea. The resort’s exclusive ‘sanctuaries’ come with private infinity pools and butlers, creating an intimate atmosphere for couples. With world-class dining, a wellness spa, and adventurous excursions, Jade Mountain offers the perfect balance of relaxation and excitement. Each of these resorts promises an unforgettable honeymoon, where romance and luxury meet the beauty of the Caribbean. info@burwoodtravel.com www.burwoodtravel.com 84
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