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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your North East Wedding magazine whether it be about flowers, hair and makeup, fashion, wedding themes, health & beauty, cakes, stationery, legal advice. If you would like your question answered by our experts, please email it to editor@yournortheast.wedding
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Sweet Treats
| Q | We'd love to have a luxurious cake on our big day, but we're worried about the price tag. Do you have any ideas for keeping the cost down? |
| A | Debra Douglas says: When planning your wedding cake, set yourself a budget, do some research and look for a designer who makes the style of cake that you love. Most suppliers will have a starting price for a blank canvas cake on their website to give you an indication of how much it will cost. Be open with your designer and they will help you design within your budget. We all understand that what may be someone else's budget may not be your budget, so don't be afraid to ask. Cakes are priced based on work; the more hours it takes to make, the more it will cost. Less can be more. For example, an elegant cake with a clean, sharp edge and a beautiful bow can be just as stunning as a cake with lots of sugar work. If you have an idea for a cake that is elaborate, speak to your designer so they can work with you to create a similar look. Communication is so important. Another cost to consider when planning your wedding cake is delivery and set-up. A local cake maker is likely to save you money with less travel time and mileage. Don't be tempted to save money by booking someone who is not registered, trained and insured, as it may lead to disappointment. |
Debra Douglas, Jellicoe Cake House
Blooming baking
| Q | We love flowers and want to incorporate them into our cake. What should we look for? |
| A | Graeme Venus says: There are several options that can be taken into consideration. If you would like your cake to match with the flowers your florist is dressing the venue with, we would ask to speak to them and have them supply some extra flowers on the day. This way, when we set up the cake, we can dress it with the same flowers and colours that you have already chosen, and the cake will fit in with everything else. However, with real flowers we would also have to dip them in a food grade wax, or coat the cut stems, so sap doesn't affect your wedding bake. You can also use sugar flowers on your cake. This option can be useful when specific colours, designs and positions are required, that are difficult to obtain with real flowers. This option, however, is more expensive, as these are made by hand. Plus, if there are a lot of flowers required, it can add a lot more cost to the cake. Finally, why not consider silk flowers? There are some fantastic ones out there with no restrictions when adding them onto your cake. However, it can be difficult at times to match specific types of flowers and colours. |
Graeme Venus, Sticky Sponge
