Your Yorkshire Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 43)

W hile cakes have always been a staple at weddings, they’re coming into their own recently with showstopping creations becoming the centrepiece of the day. To stay ahead of the curve, we asked some of the region’s best bakers for their hot tips on what to look out for next in the wonderful world of cake… SWE E T Decadent cake inspiration from Yorkshire’s best bakers dreams www.thef lamingobakery.com https://pop pypickering.co.uk | https://jane beadnellphotography.co.uk https://deb biegillespiecakedesign.co.uk “We’re likely to be influenced by the art that’s around us, therefore as interior trends move away from clinical whites and cool greys to a warmer, cosier palette, wedding trends will respond likewise. I predict we’ll see more colourful cakes in navy (continuing from 2019), ochre and botanical greens.” – Amanda Earl, Amanda Earl Cake Design https://whe retheribbonends.com | w ww.steviejayphotography.co.uk www.ama ndaearlcakes.com www.whit erosecakedesign.com | h ttps://natashacadman.com www.facebook.com/icedfancies | w ww.cluskeysmith.com https://pop pypickering.co.uk | http://anne marieking.co.uk “I believe in recent years there has been too much pressure for couples to make their weddings Insta-worthy. With social distancing and people being forced apart from their loved ones during the pandemic, I feel weddings will once again become an opportunity for family and friends to reunite in love, and not be as showy. Therefore, as celebrations become more intimate, there may be a rise in smaller wedding cakes but with more personal details.” – Debbie Gillespie, Debbie Gillespie Cake Design “We’re loving spectacular cakes with super- sized designs, metallic leaf, marbling and lustre finishes to add the wow factor. A combination of different-shaped tiers is becoming increasingly sought after, along with darker colours instead of the classic white or ivory.” – Samantha Sagar, Sammy’s Iced Fancies Flavours are getting more adventurous, and nearlyweds are choosing tastes to reflect them. How about limoncello if you got engaged in Italy? Or key lime pie if you love holidaying in Florida? You could even add vegetables into the mix. Beetroot chocolate fudge cake, anyone? 42