Your Yorkshire Wedding - July/August 2024 (Issue 67)

CAKES 39 EXPECTATIONS There’s cakespiration aplenty in this display of showstopping big-day bakes The wedding cake: sweet treat, reception dessert or showstopping centrepiece? Who’s to say it can’t be all three? Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, the big-day bake has been an enduring tradition and wedding stalwart since couples first said “I do.” Its origins are thought to date back to Ancient Rome when a cake of wheat or barley was broken over the bride’s head to signify good fortune. Thankfully, you won’t be forced to wear the delicacy today, so it’s something that’s well worth thinking about. The modern cake maker is now more versatile than ever and can whip you up a sweet showstopper big enough to take the place of your wedding breakfast dessert, or be served at your evening reception. Handing out the slices is also a lovely way of making sure you get round to see all of your guests. Alternatively, there’s the option to have a spectacular tower made up of cupcakes or macarons, even doughnuts if you prefer. And don’t forget, a cheese stack is a great choice if you fancy something savoury. What we love best about the modern wedding cake is its capacity to act as a work of art and form a key focal point in your venue styling. Displayed on its own table, adorned in your wedding flowers, set against a neon sign or flower wall backdrop it’ll be a feature to remember, helping to bring your theme together. Super-talented bakers can even decorate these centrepieces to illustrate your own unique love story. So, it’s with their showstopping styling quality in mind that we bring to you a showcase of breathtaking bakes with the help of local talented cake makers. Cake FLOURISH & FLOTTS REBECCA BEAUMONT CAKE DESIGN THREE LITTLE BIRDS BAKERY FLOURISH & FLOTTS THREE LITTLE BIRDS BAKERY Rustic bliss THREE LITTLE BIRDS BAKERY https://shaunwalker-photography.co.uk www.katshotthis.com www.laurenbraithwaite.com

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