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BIG-DAY BAKES

Our experts share popular cake trends for spring and summer weddings

Calling all cake lovers! The year 2022 is shaping up to become a popular time to tie the knot and will be full of glorious weddings with showstopping cakes. With so many fun flavours and designs available, couples can get creative and wow their guests with some fantastic ideas.

When planning the cake, consider different ways to represent your wedding theme and colour scheme. Keep in mind how many guests will be attending the day to create the perfect sized bake to ensure none is wasted. Think about your budget throughout the experience and if you’re opting for a complicated design with many details, expect a higher price point. Speak to your baker if you’re concerned about the price; they’ll be able to suggest ways to work around your budget while still capturing your vision.

Here at Your Herts and Beds Wedding, we’ve asked some of the top bakers from around the regions to share top trends and advice for creating stunning wedding cakes.

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SARAH SACCO | LAYERS & GRACES CAKE DESIGN

We will see a record number of couples getting married this year, with spring and summer looking very busy. Simple cakes are becoming more popular as they add elegance to the day and creates a showstopping centrepiece. Guests will see the intricate details upon closer inspection.

Cakes can be decorated in buttercream or fondant icing and adorned with seasonal flowers in shades that enhance the wedding theme. Other ways to add colour is using a marbling effect, metallic accents, wafer paper, statement sugar flowers, stencilling or adding textures – the possibilities are endless.

At the beginning of spring, pastels and muted tones like light pink, lilac and dusty blue are always very popular, with brighter and more vibrant colours seen towards the summer months.

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ANGELA HODSON | ANGELA JANE CAKE DESIGN

As we approach the wedding season, I’ve seen a variety of trends taking shape. Larger weddings are on the rise, with couples wishing to celebrate with all their family and friends. Whether your wedding is taking place in a timeless country house or elegant barn, the setting and guest list will inspire the cake design.

Soft pastel shades such as blush pink and baby blue alongside botanical white and green shades continue to be popular – these colours create elegant and edible centrepieces.

Fresh and sugar flowers remain a firm favourite for wedding cakes. As a sugar artist, I love creating variations of roses, peonies and orchids to complement spring or summer weddings. I’ve recently seen a rise in the use of dried flowers, especially with contemporary wafer paper designs.

Accents of edible gold and silver leaves continue to be popular, alongside individual tiers featuring delicate stencil details, shimmering sparkle or high-shine finishes. Silk ribbons provide a delicate and soft finish to designs while adding subtle colour to a white wedding cake.

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KATRINA BELRAIN | SWEET HOMEMADE

Summer is fast approaching, and so is the wedding season. Incorporating florals during springtime is a timeless trend that will continue to be popular, and is something I plan to focus on this spring.

Adding flora and fauna to my projects accentuates the season and makes perfect centrepieces at events. Preferably, I use muted colours to start with a simplistic base. I then make the design pop with a touch of earth tones and hues that match any colour scheme or theme.

Piping delicate buttercream aesthetics onto cakes, usually realistic flowers and leaves, gives a subdued and grand feel to the designs. Techniques and methodologies may change and evolve, but it’s how I construct my confectionery masterpieces that usually leave my clients in awe.

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