Cakes

Cakes A Sweet Centrepiece

Thankfully cakes will still be a big part of weddings, offering a sense of normality and tradition on your big day. As baking was the ultimate lockdown activity and viral trends showed us ANYTHING can be made out of cake, you certainly won’t be struggling to find inspiration!

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Wedding cake options really are endless, so your best shout for finding your dream cake is contacting one of the northeast’s top bakers. Design and taste are equally important but everyone has their own preferences. Stick with tradition and choose a stunning white tiered cake or if you’re feeling more adventurous, add a pop of colour. Different tiers let you and your partner both pick your favourite types of cake – and you’re more likely to have something all your guests will enjoy too. Fruit cake is a classic option and lasts longer, but don’t be scared to mix up the flavours. You could even send out slices to the guests who couldn’t be there on the day. Bet they’d love a sweet doorstep delivery!

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Lots of tiers means you’ll have a lot of cake. But for a microwedding you could ask your cake-maker to create smaller layers. Alternatively, 'show' tiers create the illusion of a bigger cake and allow more space for decorations. Alternatively, you may decide on a micro-cake for your micro-wedding. You can make a real statement with minicakes and cupcake towers, and they're easy to hand out.

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Why not have individual cakes on each table – perhaps as a centrepiece? – to cut back on sharing. It would make a great dessert choice served with tea and coffee to finish off your meal. You can still do the traditional cakecutting at your reception. A cake table is easy to set up and everyone can watch from a safe distance.

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What's On-trend

• Square cakes: If traditional round tiers aren’t your thing, square-shaped cakes are an eye-catching and sophisticated alternative.

• Naked cakes: These rustic yet modern creations aren't going anywhere! And if you're not a sweet tooth, it's a great way to skip the icing.

• Textured icing: How about ruffles? It'll create an effortless rustic look, perfect for a more laid-back micro-wedding.

• Icing accents: Gold or silver details add a touch of glamour, while white and green is very on-trend (explore some garden party inspo).

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Cake décor

A plain and simple cake is a timeless option, but you may want to jazz it up with some decorations. • Florals: Adorning the cake with real flowers can be very effective and is an easy way to tie in your theme. • Cake toppers: Icing figurines of the happy couple are a lot of fun or you may prefer personalised lettering – your new surname perhaps? – that can add some colour and sparkle.

• Cake stands: This is a must if your cake is going to be your table centrepiece and there are so many options to choose from. Stick with a traditional glass design or continue the rustic theme with a striking treestump or customised crate.

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