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Have you got a mood board going for your wedding? If you are on Pinterest, then you kind of have – pulling together pictures of things that you love to create a vision for what your wedding day could be like.
I love creating mood boards for and with my couples to really help them to see all of the moving parts of their wedding in one, beautiful place. At Iced & Spliced our mission is to help create your dream wedding. But from working in the industry for many years, one of the things couples can struggle with is seeing all of the different options together. That is why, as part of the Iced & Spliced experience, we have introduced our mood board service. For each couple I create a bespoke mood board bringing together all of the choices into one beautifully coordinated moodboard to really help you to see your vision come together.
I’ve sat through many a consultation, merrily chatting away with the couple about their date, venue and guest numbers, but as soon as the question about ‘ideas and images’ is asked, the mobile phone appears and we get lost down a rabbithole of all sorts of images, which is key for choosing the right style for sure, but it can sometimes feel more confusing for you, because there are just so many options!
I started to wonder if there was a way I could make things easier for my couples in any of their future meetings with me or any other suppliers too.
I had a lightbulb moment (I love Despicable Me, if I’ve not mentioned that one before..lol) I realised that personalised Mood Boards were a great way forward.
Using any inspirational images the couple had already shared, along with some images of my own work, I could put together a board containing the different elements we’d use to create their dream wedding day
.From wedding cakes to chair dressing styles, centre pieces to place setting, the Mood Board builds a picture of styles and colour palettes, giving a cohesive feel to the look of the whole day.
A Mood Board is also a valuable tool when it comes to visiting other visually creative suppliers too.
Imagine pulling out your own printed mood board during your meeting with a florist, full of images of the flowers, bouquet styles and tones you love… even down to the buttonhole you’ve fallen for.
This will help your florist understand your vision, giving them something to bounce off, supplying you with images of their work, allowing them to advise you if what’s on your wishlist is in season and ultimately guiding you in costs and alternatives should your perfect bouquet blow the budget through the roof.
This also means you are not having to describe that tone of pink you want for the 10th time because everyone’s version of “Rose Pink” is so different. Having it there, on a mood board means there is no need for that conversation every time – you just show them the moodboard!
I love the creative side of building a mood board around specific colours or an entire theme. Dotted through this blog are generic boards I’ve put together using images from Pinterest, which aren’t my own work, but do help to create the look and feel of a particular style.
However, some of the later boards feature images from weddings we’ve created for our couples, so you can see the true end result.
The Mood Board service is a new addition to the #icedandsplicedexperience
With all that’s happened in 2020, we’ve not been able to roll out the mood board service as I would have liked. But as 2021 is approaching very quickly and this is the last blog of the year, I thought this blog would be the ideal opportunity to let you know all about the option… if you’re interested of course
I have another something fabulous bubbling away behind the scenes, but as that’s all still in the research and development stage at the moment, I’m going to keep that one under wraps… for now
If you’re already one of our couples, or are looking to book us to play a part in your wedding day and would like to find out more about what we can do or how you can get your hands on your own bespoke mood board, just drop me an email and we’ll get the ball rolling and my creative juices flowing or head to the contact form here.
With love
Jo x
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Planning a wedding can be very overwhelming, especially if you don’t have a clear view of what’s meant to happen when or in what order. So I thought I’d put together a simple Timeline Planner to help guide you through the whats and whens (so you can concentrate on the pretties!)
Having a timeframe helps you keep your wedding on track and everything in order, so you can really focus on enjoying the fun parts, like choosing your Venue, Suppliers and all the pretty bits a wedding needs.
The Happy Couple with Bonnie from I Do Wedding Cars at Hazel Gap Barn
So, after the question has been popped, where do you start?
Choosing the time of year you’d prefer your wedding to take place in is a great start. Are you looking at a Summer or Winter wedding for instance? Would you prefer a weekend or weekday?
Having these bits of information helps with the next step in your planning process… choosing the Venue.
Searching for your perfect wedding venue can be pretty daunting. There will be lots of questions, some of which you won’t have an answer for, but that’s OK, you are just starting off on the planning journey so you are not expected to know all the things just yet. Make an appointment to visit your shortlisted venues, so you can see the spaces you’d be using on your day and get a feel for how the venue matches the type of wedding you are looking for.
Get a feel for the place and the staff. You really need to feel that the Coordinator knows the venue well and can answer any questions that pop into your head.
If visiting isn’t possible right now, then download the venue’s brochure, look at some basic costs if available and start your shortlist of places to visit when viewings are allowed again. If you are local to us, we have worked with many of the venues surrounding the area so feel free to drop me a message with any questions you have if you would like.
Image:- Elanor from I Do Wedding Cars at Southwell Minster
Have you decided where you want your ceremony to take place?
If it’s going to be an ‘all under one roof’ affair then check with the Registry Office that serves that particular venue to be 100% sure that the date and time you’ve set your heart on are available.
Even if you’re planning a Church wedding, checking with their office will save a lot of heartache in the long run. I’ve had a few couples who have had to go for very early ceremony times as that was all the Registrars or Vicar could offer them.
Most venues will hold a date for a short period of time to allow you to confirm timings & availability with those performing the ceremony.
Image:- Ceremony ready with Chiffon Hoods at The Nottinghamshire
Once your ceremony and reception locations are sorted, everything else should slip into place… but I’d always suggest getting key suppliers booked as soon as you know they’re the right fit for you.
I’m often asked ‘how far in advance do we need to book you?’ or ‘we don’t get married for another 2 years. Is it too early to pay a deposit to secure you? Can we sort out the finer details when we know more?’
My answers are always it’s never too early!
If you’ve seen the style of wedding you want on a social media feed or are drawn to a particular Photographer by the way they present their images, then reach out and find out how that supplier works and if they’re available for your date.
It’s pretty difficult at the moment to talk face to face due to the restrictions surrounding the pandemic, but that doesn’t stop you from talking on the phone, dropping a supplier an email of DM to ask about availability, costs, or if they have something they can send you to browse through.
Ask if they’ve worked at your venue before, so you can see how they’ve worked there. Even little bits of inspiration helps you to visualise your wedding, allowing you to make the right choices.
Image:- Ceremony ready with Chiffon Drapes at Hazel Gap Barn
Planning ahead also helps you to keep track of your budget.
I’d recommend asking for a quote based on your highest expected guest numbers. That way you have the real budget needed if everyone accepts your invitation, but you also know that costs will be lower if your numbers do reduce.
If a few months before the wedding you do realise that you’ve got a little money left in the pot, meaning you can afford that Donut wall you’ve drooled over, or maybe you can add that fabulous Photo Booth you really wanted but didn’t think you could afford, then go for it. These little things add to your memories and guest experience.
Marble & Rose Gold tiered Wedding Cake with Always cake topper at The Nottinghamshire
I know the situation we find ourselves in at the moment means that certain kinds of shopping aren’t possible, like trying on Bridal Gowns in the hope of finding ‘the one’ or shopping for Bridesmaids dressed with your girl squad, but realistically right now is the perfect time to Plan.
Look for and research all of the other elements that will bring your wedding theme and colour palette together perfectly.
Get together images of bouquets and buttonholes that make your heart smile, ready to wow your Florist with.
Or look for Wedding Cake designs you both like.
One image may not be the perfect cake, but your Wedding Cake designer will be able to put together all of the parts you love, creating your personalised and unique dream wedding cake – this is one of the parts of my job that I love the most – making something bespoke to the couple based on their loves.
Semi Naked Wedding Cake with Moon Arch backdrop at Shottle Hall
If you’d like your own copy of my fabulous free Wedding Timeline Planner, there’s a link included here. Or you’ll find an image of it on our website… www.icedandspliced.com where you can sign up to receive our newsletter, usually sent out once a month.
There’s a couple of little steps to complete and voila, the planner drops into your inbox as a PDF for you to print off and keep in your Bridal planner or file.
Don’t forget to check your spam folder too, just in case any of the important messages get stuck in your filters.
I hope you find the Wedding Timeline Planner really useful, but if you feel you need a little more help with your planning, please feel free to get in touch.
I love everything about weddings, so it will be a pleasure to help you on this exciting journey.
Our consultation space is still closed at the moment due to Covid but we can still meet virtually or at least chat in the DMs. Our diary, as you can imagine, is getting full for 2021 and 22 with postponed weddings so best to get your date in if you have landed on a date. I cannot wait to get my baking apron back on and my styling toolkit out!
Wedding Cakes with Sugar Flower decoration by Iced & Spliced by Cakey Wakey
With love
Jo x
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In all of my years in the industry, the hundreds upon hundreds of weddings I have been part of, big and small, I never thought that we would see a situation where restrictions were in place for the amazing couples I get to work with.
Whether you have been planning out your wedding since you were 15 years old, sitting on your bedroom floor with cut-outs from magazines of your dream day, or whether you only started to think about what you wanted when you found “the one”, no one could have planned for Covid, and I am pretty sure that you didn’t exactly plan to have to make a decision about whether to have an intimate ceremony or whether you wait until things can be a little more normal again.
It is a hard decision to make and I have seen the upset that has taken over what should be the best day of your life. I truly feel heartbroken for all of the couples who are now facing the prospect of moving their wedding date for a 3rd or 4th time. We have been very lucky to be able to do what we love for some couples who chose to go ahead with their plans, despite their guest numbers restricted to 30. Even those who saw the allowable number drop to 15 weren’t phased by the prospect and they still had a magical day and a fabulous time, just under a slightly different version of the original plan.
If you do decide to go ahead, you can still have a truly magical day. A really intimate one, filled with the most precious people in your life. I think we are all feeling more and more grateful for that right now.
Today I wanted to share with you some ideas of things that can make your intimate wedding as special as it can be. Remembered for the right reasons, and not for the reasons of Covid. Remember for your love, your joy, your happiness. The smiles, the giggles, the atmosphere that can be created and made so special when you are surrounded by the people you love the most in the world.
We still want to help you have an amazing day, regardless of the size of the party. Book an online consultation here >>> http://icedandspliced.com/contact
So, let’s get planning that magical, intimate day and give you some ideas of how you can make it extra special.
An intimate wedding of 15 at The Nottinghamshire
The Aisle
How you dress your aisle will depend greatly on the location of your ceremony. Registry Offices don’t allow much in the way of decoration, but as you’re only in the space for 20 minutes, it’s not going to be missed that much. You could still talk to them and see what is possible for you and if there aren’t many options, know that the amazing dress, flowers and details that you have adorned you and your hubby to be with will be the stars of the show!
If your ceremony is in Church, line your aisle with flowers! Pew Ends look fabulous in photos and add colour, texture and scent to Church spaces which can often be dark. Flowers add a softness to the scene, and make it feel more cosy and intimate.
A Civil ceremony at your Reception Venue offers lots of options for your aisle.
Again flowers add a splash of colour and focal point to your walk down the aisle. Lanterns or candles in clear glass cylinder vases, with petals scattered around and between them, can add length to your aisle, especially when you consider that 15 chairs, when spread evenly either side of your aisle, doesn’t cover that much ground… even when social distancing rules are taken into consideration. Adding details will add warmth and depth to the space, making it feel like it is full of love.
The Wedding Breakfast
You may need to rethink your entire table plan, as guests should be seated by household or social bubble at the moment. This isn’t as major an issue as you may first think, as it actually helps you to fill your Reception space more.
Having 15 people seated at 3 tables, or even 4 if necessary, helps to fill a large room while keeping people apart and safe. There are still a lot of people who find mixing with others quite intimidating, so giving them extra space will ease any anxiety they may have. Dressing the space will add depth to it and make it feel fuller so don’t worry about it feeling empty – we love a bit of white space to play with! Allows for those creative styling juices to really get going!
At this time, the concept of a “Sweetheart” table has come into its own.
Usually used to satisfy any family issues a traditional top table can bring up, having a Sweetheart table for the Happy Couple adheres to social distancing and means that they are 100% the focal point of their smaller celebration. I love this as a new way of working the space, it feels more special somehow and I hope it is a thing that stays on trend for a while.
Table Decorations
Being a little more lavish with your flowers and decorations helps to fill the room even more and adds soft touches that really adds to the story of your day.
Runners to bring colour and texture, candles in various holder styles for added romantic lighting and plenty of pretty floral touches not only fill empty spaces, but also help your suppliers out too. For instance, there will be minimum numbers that your florist will need to buy to fulfill your order. With limited outlets for them to use any excess stock, it makes sense for you to use every part of what your florist will need to order. The fullness of a floral display makes those empty spaces feel part of the day rather than a requirement.
Hints of detail for a small wedding celebration at Shottle Hall
Wedding Cake
Cutting your wedding cake is your first joint act as a married couple, so even if you do decide to have a small ceremony and celebration meal, having a mini version of the cake you had planned adds some tradition to the day’s events and still enables you to get that beautiful shot for your wedding album.
So a wedding for 15 people isn’t going to feel very traditional, but that’s where you can have some fun with things and it’s where you can really add those details to make the day far more intimate and memorable.
There are a couple of options with your cake. You could go with the original design you had planned for and then, after the wedding, deliver a piece of cake to those who couldn’t make the day (safely of course!). A wedding cake doorstop drop would be lots of fun!
You could always have a smaller version of the originally designed cake, and keep the big boy until you have a wedding party when the time feels right.
Alternately, you could go with something totally different and get creative with the cake options that you have for the number of guests you’ll share the cake with.
Of course, when it comes to cake and styling I am here for you to talk to so please do get in touch and we can have a chat about some ideas for you
Working with your cake designer to bring parts of the ‘main’ cake on to your Wedding cake, even though it’s smaller but no less amazing, alludes to what you have in store for your ‘after party’
Top Table drape with lots of candles & florals at Shottle Hall
A Mirco wedding doesn’t have to mean basic
It’s been such a difficult time for many and even though your day may not be exactly as you had planned, you can still have an amazing day. Speaking as part of the wedding industry, we have been hit so hard by the past 6 months, abandoned by government and told to “Get a better job”. There is no better job for us. Our job is to give you an amazing wedding day and we will be doing that for many years. We love love love what we do and we are an important industry in the economy and we know that our amazing couples understand that and have our back.
You can still have a day to remember and we can still work with you to make it as amazing as possible. Until the big party can happen (I have a feeling there will be a few of those!)
Push the boat out with the extra things that you can now add in, which will feature so heavily in the photographs you’ll have to mark the occasion.
Photos are a lasting memory of many events, especially weddings.
Don’t look back on your wedding day and regret not having those details just because your plans were reduced to a smaller scale. This is just the excuse you need to be extravagant and make the most of how things have to be right now.
Even if you decide to have a larger party or Blessing in a year or so, the day you actually say ‘I Do’ should have just as special a vibe.
Push the boat out, let your suppliers help you have an amazing time.
I know I miss not being able to practice my craft, just as much as many of my Wedding Industry friends.
We all love weddings. They are part of our souls
Help us to help you.
We’re all in this together and we want to make the most of whatever your wedding day has to be and the choices you need to make.
If getting married as soon as possible is your ultimate priority, then let’s get you married with as much elegance and finesse as we can magic up.
If you need help during these difficult times, then please reach out. I’m here to help as much as I can
Stay safe, love Jo x
Moon Arch & 3 tier wedding cake for a wedding of 30 at Swancar Farm
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I wrote a blog a few months ago, all about the Naked Wedding Cake phenomenon that took over Wedding Cake designs around 2015, but I thought I’d update the hints and tips I mentioned before, as the Naked Wedding Cake idea has shifted sideways a little and I wanted to give you some fresh ideas. You can read the last blog here for some inspiration >> CLICK HERE
I am excited to say that couples are being drawn to the ‘Semi Naked’ style of Wedding Cake, which is a brilliant move in my opinion for several reasons, which I’ll explain later in this blog.
Semi Naked Wedding Cake with fresh flower arrangements at The Carriage Hall
What is the difference between Naked and Semi-Naked Wedding Cakes?
Let me explain the differences between a Naked and a Semi Naked Wedding Cake, in case you’re confused
A Naked Cake is just that…. Naked!
All of the layers are visible, the fillings and sponges are open to the elements, but that’s the beauty of the design for some couples, especially those who don’t like the taste of traditional icing.
Naked Wedding Cake at The Vicarage Boutique Hotel
A Semi Naked Wedding cake has a layer of buttercream coating to the outer surface.
The thickness of this buttercream layer can differ to meet each couple’s personal choice.Scraped back to a minimum or thicker, with some areas of the sponge beneath visible as part of the overall design, even this simplistic style has plenty of choices to think abou,t to ensure you get the best look for your style of wedding.
Semi Naked Wedding Cake with silk flowers & Moon Arch at Shottle Hall
The biggest consideration when choosing to go naked or semi-naked
There is one big thing to be aware of if you go fully naked (oh er!) and that is about how long your cake will be displayed because the longer it is out on display, the drier it will become because of the way the cake is made up. Let me explain.
As well as the visual differences, the addition of a layer of buttercream that creates the Semi Naked look has other benefits when it comes to displaying your Wedding Cake, and the final taste.
With a semi-naked cake, the buttercream coating acts like a barrier to the air. It helps to keep the moisture of the sponge where it’s most important… in the cake! By its own nature, a Naked Cake doesn’t have this protection from the elements because there is nothing covering the sponge, causing it to dry out if it’s displayed for too long, which doesn’t give the best impression when it’s eaten. With a semi-naked cake, a buttercream coating will crust, but that’s another taste sensation for your guests to enjoy really. This shouldn’t necessarily put your off having a naked cake, but it is something to be considered if you are planning on having your cake out on display for the day.
Semi Naked Wedding Cake with sugar flower arrangements & resin cake topper at The Carriage Hall
Let’s talk decorative style next
The decorative style for both Naked and Semi Naked Wedding Cakes is very much the same.
Fresh flowers always make a fabulous display on any cake, but they seem to suit the Naked & Semi Naked style wedding cakes to perfection. A full floral cascade or smaller, more delicate, perfectly placed arrangements look stunning and can be designed to match your colour scheme and bouquet choice.
Let’s talk flavours and the visual impact
One huge tip to share with you when designing your Semi Naked Wedding Cake is your flavour choices.
Let’s say you want a dark chocolate layer in your cake. The colour of the sponge would mean that you would have a dark layer in the visual look of the cake, which will have a huge impact on the way the cake looks.
Having the dark parts peeping out from under the buttercream layer also makes that sponge look burnt… not the sort of impression you want to give!
With this in mind, I like to steer my couples away from this choice, or look about how we can build it in as part of the intentional design.
But don’t worry if your dream wedding cake includes a chocolate tier, as we can always do a ‘cutting cake’ for you, which goes straight to the kitchen at your Venue, solely to be cut and served as part of your evening buffet, which is generally when the rest of your cake is offered to guests.
Semi Naked Wedding Cake with Moon Arch at The Nottinghamshire
Naked and Semi Naked cakes may look simple, as most people see that with them not having a traditional iced surface, or time consuming decorations, they don’t take long to put together.
In reality, it’s quite the opposite, as the making and construction of Naked and Semi Naked Wedding Cakes need to be very last minute to ensure that everything is fresh for you and your guests to enjoy on the day and afterwards too… if there’s any left of course!
Any fresh flowers used to decorate the cake also need to be in perfect condition, so are usually arranged as the cake is delivered and set in place. [Read the blog about using flowers on your cake here .
Thoughts of a cake designer
For me, semi-naked wins every time. I think the layer of buttercream makes the cake look more like a Wedding Cake. Whether it’s a thin smear, leaving lots of visible sponge beneath, or a thick, luscious layer, the pale coating gives the whole design a cohesive, elegant look.
I even have a magic trick that makes the buttercream whiter. By its nature, buttercream has a yellow tinge to it, which isn’t the best background for a lot of colours, so it’s possible to tone this outer layer down, giving a whiteness to the coating and a more pleasing finish to your Wedding Cake.
Buttercream coated Wedding Cake with sugar flower cascade
My last blog described the difference between using fresh, silk or sugar flowers on Wedding Cakes, which will hopefully help you with the decoration options available to you. http://www.icedandspliced.com/flowersonyourweddingcake/
But I’m always happy to chat through ideas and make suggestions that will result in you having the Wedding Cake you’ve always dreamed of
Drop me an email, or a message through social media, whichever is easier for you. I’m here to help in any way I can.
Jo
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Should I have Sugar Flowers or Fresh Flowers on my Wedding Cake?
Flowers often play such a big part of a wedding, with the beautiful textures, colour tones and fragrance they add to the day. Using the same flowers and colours throughout your entire wedding gives the whole day a cohesive, well planned elegance. And the flowers you use for your wedding help create a lasting memory, when you see them or smell them years down the line you are reminded of your wedding day. I adore flowers and often have a fresh vase of them in my home.
In the blog today I wanted to talk about using wedding flowers on your wedding cake, looking at the impact flowers have on your Wedding Cake design and the options available to you.
Split wedding cake with silk flowers at Shottle Hall
Using Fresh Flowers to dress your Wedding Cake
Using fresh flowers on your Wedding Cake allows your Florist and Cake Designer to work as a team, making sure that all flowers match perfectly.
Bouquets to buttonholes, table centre to floral arrangements or cascades for your cake, the same shades and shapes create a polished, cohesive finish and this adds to the flow of your day.
There are some things to consider when using fresh flowers on your cake.
As a lot of flowers aren’t edible, with some even being poisonous, so you have to be very careful with your floral decorations when it comes to them coming into contact with the cake itself.
There is specialist equipment that cake designers can use to make sure no sap or petals touch any part of the cake surface, without affecting the scrummy taste of the cake, so ask your cake maker how they’d resolve the problem, keeping your Wedding Cake 100% safe. We have used this with couples where they are set on the flowers they want on the cake.
Semi Naked wedding cake with fresh flower cascade at The Nottinghamshire
From my many years (I am not revealing my age here…) of experience, florists can be a little nervous of dressing wedding cakes for fear that they will dislodge a tier or have some minor (or major) disaster! So when I work with a couple who do want to use fresh flowers, I will always try to position the flowers myself, with the style that the couple are looking for in mind. This makes everyone less nervous (me included!).
I know how the cake is constructed, the correct items to use to prevent contamination, but most importantly, I’ve worked on the cake design with that couple and know exactly what they have envisaged their dream Wedding Cake to look like.
Close up of sugar roses & foliage at The Nottinghamshire
Let’s talk about sugar flowers – my love language!
Sugar Flowers are my passion. Even after 25 years of making them, I’m still learning new techniques and ways to make them look as realistic as possible. The results are just amazing!
By their nature, they’re edible, although sugar flowers can have some wires or hidden centre to create the correct dimensions and shapes, but there’s never any poisonous sap to worry about.
Sugar flowers can take hours to make and a lot of skill.
From cutting, shaping and drying the petals, to dusting them to create depth and textures of the real thing, the intricacies of a flower are time consuming, but so worth the effort. I can really get lost in my sugar flower world when I am making them. It is intense work!
4 tier wedding cake with sugar flower cascade & fresh flower cushion at Osmaston Park
If I’m making sugar flowers to match real flowers used elsewhere in your wedding, I like to liaise with your Florist, so I can get a comprehensive list of all of the flowers, foliage and colours they plan to use and make sure that the edible versions match those in your bouquet and other major parts of your Bridal flowers as much as possible. This little bit of extra effort from me, really adds extra wow to your day.
If there are any last minute hitches with getting the fresh flowers originally planned, having sugar flowers that would have matched your ideal flower means that you still get to have them at your wedding – just edible instead!
Everything in your wedding can be planned like a military operation, but every now and then the fresh flowers arrive and aren’t the shade expected.
It’s no one’s fault. Flowers are a natural thing and although a specific shade is asked for, the flowers may not develop the expected intensity or size.
There has also been the odd occasion where a particular bloom isn’t even available on the date they’re ordered for, due to problems with growers, the weather or not arriving with your Florist in tip top condition.
Cupcake tower with fresh & sugar flowers at Swancar Farm
As a Sugar Artist, I know the delicacy of the flowers I make, so I often leave their construction until a few days before the wedding, during the final stages of the Wedding Cake’s creation.
This allows me to position the flowers while their petals are still slightly pliable, avoiding breakages as the petals are thin and fragile. It also allows the arrangement to dry naturally in place, creating a realisticflow.
But the main benefit of my working in this way means that it allows me to touch base with your Florist to check that the planned flowers and shades are still on track, or if any little changes need to be made as a flower has had to be swapped to an alternative at the eleventh hour. Only if you want it to be of course.
Top Tips from a Wedding Cake designer
If fresh flowers are the direction you want to use for your wedding cake, I’d always recommend giving your Florist the image that your cake design is based around. That way they know exactly what your end goal is and how many flowers they need to quote you for and have available for your cake designer on the day, so your cake vision is waiting for you as you enter your Wedding Breakfast room.
Asking for ‘Some flowers for the cake’ won’t give you what you are looking for and your florist will be unsure as to how many you need. Flowers for a cake that will serve 30 people will be much different to a cake that serves 90.
I know from experience that having three flowers and a couple of sprigs of leaves isn’t going to create the dramatic cascade you may have in your vision.
Blush Pink ruffle wedding cake, with sugar flower cascade at Swancar Farm
Your cake designer will have their own portfolio of images to wow you with, giving you options they have worked on in the past for real flowers and sugar flowers so have that conversation with them to get what works for you. or
As a sugar artist, I will admit that I do a happy dance each time a couple ask me to create the flowers for their wedding cake in sugar.
But I’m also very happy to work with silk or fresh flowers too, as it’s your cake and your style I’m here to create for you.
Naked wedding cake with fresh flowers at Shottle Hall
Naked wedding cake with sugar flowers at Swancar Farm
So, if you have any questions you’d like to ask or want to find out more about what I do and how I can help you create your dream wedding, please feel free to ask
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