Your Yorkshire Wedding - Page number 85 - May/June 2021 (Issue 48)

DREAM DRESS Q We’re excited that our wedding should be able to take place in late summer. However, I’ve not found my dress! How long will it take? As a bridal boutique owner whose business has been closed for the best part of a year, when I found out that we could reopen it was the best news! So many couples planning to marry in 2021 have had to put everything on hold – and dress shopping was out of the question. Now, there is a real buzz and excitement among brides who are finally able to choose that all-important dress. As a bride, you may be worried that you don’t have enough time, but I can reassure you that at Bijou Bridal Boutique we can have the dress of your dreams made by one of our British designers in as little as four to six weeks. Ideally, we’d have longer than that so we can spend time choosing your accessories and having any fittings completed once the gown arrives. The more time, the better and less stressful the experience will be. However, if that’s not possible, don’t panic – we can help! You can book in for one of our VIP bridal appointments through our website. Kerensa Dyson | Bijou Bridal Boutique www.bijoubridalboutique.co.uk SWEET TREATS Q We want a relaxed and natural garden wedding. How do we incorporate this into our cake design? This is a great theme to inspire your cake. Try including muted tones, pastels and neutrals for the cake tiers, and pair it with lots of greenery and floral arrangements. If you want to go really pared- back, try simply wrapping eucalyptus around the tiers. The layers could also be filled with seasonal fruit to tie it all together. I don’t think anything says relaxed and natural more than a textured buttercream cake adorned with fresh florals. Why not match the cake flowers to your bouquet too for a simple yet elegant look? You will have to consider the temperature if your cake is going to be outside. Opt for fondant or ganache in the warmer months, as opposed to buttercream, and keep your bake in a cool spot or indoors if possible. Katrina Armitage | Katrina’s Bespoke Cakes www.katrinasbespokecakes.com Romantica Collections https://cha rlotteelizabethphotography.com ASK THE EXPERTS 85