A PIECE OF CAKE What are the latest cake trends? In 2023 we are seeing a lot of non-traditional designs such as: Floating cakes – these give the illusion of floating tiers using sidebar stands. Spiral and waterfall style cakes – this is a clever technique where the flowers are arranged either in a spiral around the cake using wires so that it stands free, or in a waterfall design that cascades down the front or side of the cake using wires to make them stand unrestrained. Pressed flower/ edible flower cakes – this method utilises fresh, edible or pressed flowers that are stuck to the side of the cake in a pleasing pattern or design. Buttercream flower cakes painted using a palette knife – this design utilises oil painting skills to paint 3D buttercream flowers onto the sides and top of the cake. Small cakes made bigger using stands – if you’re having a small wedding but still want your cake to stand out, then the clever use of stands and clear acrylic tiers will help increase the overall size without increasing the number of portions of cake. Terri Newman www.erivicacakes.com STYLE ME PRETTY We’re trying to keep our wedding as eco-friendly as possible; do you have any ideas on how we can extend this to our décor? As the owner of Posh Plants, I’m always talking to couples who want the best wedding ever, yet are aware of their eco credentials. They want to tread lightly on this world, be impactful and create everlasting memories yet leave less waste and have minimal harm on the environment. We think that by hiring large trees, the impact is big, yet the carbon footprint is small. Our trees are approx 30-40 years old and after going out to work at a wedding, they come back to live at the nursery, where they’re mollycoddled and looked after by the team at Posh Plants, so nothing is thrown away or wasted. We believe the tree’s eco credentials should be applauded as they absorb CO2 and give off oxygen. Sue Huckle www.poshplants.com BEHIND THE LENS Our big day is fast approaching, and we’re thinking of booking a videographer, but we’re not sure what to look for. Do you have any tips? The first thing to understand with videography is that it’s very different to photography and requires a separate skill set, so keep this in mind when looking for suppliers. Before booking, look at a videographer’s sample films; do you like their style? Is it the right length for you? Longer is not always better; a good length is between 15 and 20 minutes; it captures all the best bits and holds people’s attention. If you love the ones that you have seen, then this may be the supplier for you. As with photography let your eyes and your heart make the selection for you rather than comparing packages. The details to look for in a potential videographer are experience in filming weddings; do they have sample films from real weddings you can watch? Ask how they work with your photographer, as these two people will be with you all day and should be working together to make your day stress free without taking you away from your guests or the party for long periods. If your videographer is providing a drone, which is a great addition to any wedding film, make sure they have been trained properly, are insured and have permission to fly at your venue. Finally, if they are going to record your ceremony and/or speeches, will they be miking you up? Most professional videographers will have a range of mics to capture those important words, so don’t worry if you have to wear a microphone as it will capture the best audio. Adam Prescott www.gecko-films.co.uk www.gecko-films.co.uk 56
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