Don't Tell the Bride

While we were exhibiting our cakes at the Grand Marquee, we met a producer on the popular BBC 3 programme 'Don't tell the bride'. They are looking for couples who want to get married in 2011 and would like to get married in the very first LIVE episode of Don't tell the Bride where they will get married on the same day as Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29th- The Royal Wedding.

Email for Application Details: royalweddings@renegadepictures.co.uk

Or call for more information: 0207 449 3292

All applications already received for 2011 series will automatically be considered.

Liverpool Wedding Show

This weekend we were at the Liverpool wedding show which was held in the Grand Marquee in Knowsley Safari Park. We met lots of lovely excited brides and gave some of our cakes their debut outing.

Spiralling snowflakes

This cake was one of our many over Christmas/New year and such an unusual cake.

Iced alternatively in deep red and white and trimmed with deep red double satin ribbon. Each tier was then adorned with hundreds of tiny handmade sugar snowflakes which spiralled around.

The tiny snowflakes were also a large part of the bride and grooms wedding stationery which is where we got the inspiration for this lovely cake.

www.dragonflycouturestationery.com

New years weddings

During the lovely Christmas break we were here working away on beautiful wintry cakes for brides and Grooms who were married on New Years day.
This cake was inspired by Jane and Simon's invitations. Trimmed with Bridal white and Navy double satin ribbon, and embellished with diamantes, we think this cake looked as wintry as we felt whilst making it!

Sparkly sugar roses

Iced in white and trimmed with Bridal white double satin ribbon, this lovely, sparkly cake was a gem adorned with beautiful handmade sugar roses for a wedding at Thornton Hall.
Looking great on the outside is only one part and with an inside of Chocolate Baileys cake with Chocolate Baileys truffle cream and French Vanilla cake with Champagne and strawberry preserve, we had to stop ourselves from eating it all up!

Christmas Cupcakes

We had a lovely day at The Olive Tree in Brimstage on Friday teaching three lovely ladies how to decorate their Christmas cupcakes. These are a few of their cupcakes at the end of the day. We were so impressed with such a Fantastic job from all of them! I certainly hope our jobs are safe!
It was such a lovely afternoon, fire roaring, snow covered ground and gorgeous Warm Mince pie candles reminding us that Christmas is just around the corner! www.flowersbytheolivetree.co.uk/

Autumnal Beauty

We made this lovely simply decorated cake for Holly and Steven's wedding at Thornton Hall recently. We loved the autumnal colours and the flower decoration supplied by William and Benjamin florists in Heswall.

Kelly and Craig

Ever since we were asked to make this cake earlier in the year, we have looked forward to it. Kelly and Craig wanted a simple design with dark ivory ribbon wrapped around each tier sprinkled with diamantes. The end result was more than we expected.

The twists of ribbon with occasional diamante matched the stationery from Dragonfly couture stationery. The flowers were from Earth and included a beautiful phalaenopsis orchid table decoration which finished the look.

We were so inspired that a similar cake will be appearing in our showroom very soon...

http://www.dragonflycouturestationery.com/

http://www.earthflowers.co.uk/

Daisy Hill at Knowsley Hall

Last Sunday Daisy Hill was delighted to exhibit at the fantastic Knowsley Hall where we took a selection of our cakes and chatted to many excited brides and grooms.

Knowsley specialises in fairytale weddings and the view from our stand was a beautiful fairytale winter wonderland.

This breathtaking table display was made by Earth flowers and we think this theme would look amazing in the coming winter months. With candles in glass cases hanging from the branches of these snow covered trees, a lovely glow warmed the winter picture and left us longing for Christmas by a roaring fire...

http://www.earthflowers.co.uk/

Leisa and Ajith

Back in the summer, Leisa came to us with design ideas of cakes that she liked. We combined elements of each cake and the result was this four tiered cake with flowers from Wendy Morrow. We love this picture of Leisa and Ajith on their big day at Rookery Hall.

American Style

In May we made this American style wedding cake for a fabulous American wedding. The table was decorated with jars of sweets which we thought complimented the cake and the whole theme of the wedding.

Six tier Diamond Daisy Cake

We made a beautiful six tier version of the Diamond Daisy cake recently for a fantastic Summer wedding. After many hours handcrafting hundreds of daisies, the result was this stunning cake.

Sunflower Cupcakes

Earlier this year we were asked to create a tower of cupcakes to match Mark and Amanda's sunflower themed wedding. We think the result was fab.

Joanne and Simon

Joanne and Simon wanted a simple elegant cake that could be served as dessert. We came up with a tantalising recipe of Chocolate Baileys cake covered with White Chocolate ganache. Finished with fresh flowers, the end result was divine decadence. Thank you once again to Andrew John for such amazing shots and thank you to Earth for such vibrant flowers.

http://www.andrewjohnphotography.co.uk/

http://www.earthflowers.co.uk/

Roses Sparkling Romance

Anouska asked us to create a very romantic cake that fitted in with every aspect of their special day. Our brief was simple, a romantic sparkling centrepiece that could be served to their 150 guests as dessert. Fresh roses separated each tier which were accented with handmade sugar butterflies, intricate royal iced piping and sparkling crystals. What a stunner! What a feast! Thanks to Earth for the gorgeous roses and to Andrew John for the great photographs.

http://www.earthflowers.co.uk

http://www.andrewjohnphotography.co.uk

Applique wedding Cake

This cake was a really unusual design that we created for a fabulous Autumn wedding.

Jacqui's stunning dress was the inspiration for the intricate applique designs that adorn every side of this beauty.

Matt and Jacqui were such a joy to work with. And thanks to Lisa Aldersley for her wonderful photographs as usual!

http://www.la-photography.co.uk/

Apple Cake

Last month, Abigail and Sean married in true fairytale style in the fabulous venue of Peckforton Castle. Abigail's dress was a gorgeous custom Hollywood Dreams creation - so stunning we've included some pics for you to enjoy. A subtle apple theme ran throughout the wedding - roses, lanterns, ivy and apples decorating the red carpet leading up the aisle, toffee apples as favours for the men, crab apples in Abigail's bouquet - and of course the Apple Cake (with tiers of Spiced Caramel Apple Cake and Boozy Fruit Cake - yum!!). Simply beautiful! Abigail runs her own wedding planning business, so if you would like to benefit from her style and wedding expertise, she can be contacted via Abigail@bentleybrides.co.uk or 07775730579. Thanks for the photos Abigail! xx

http://www.peckfortoncastle.co.uk/

Butterflies and Roses

Mel and Paul's wedding at Hillbark last month was FABULOUS!! Here is a picture of the gorgeously vintage cake we created for them - 4 tiers of delicate sugar rosebuds and butterflies dusted with edible glitter. Displaying it on a pedestal and antique glass cake stand really added to the impact. To see more pictures of their special day, check out the images taken by one of our favourite photographers, Lisa Aldersley.

http://lisaaldersley.blogspot.com/

Art Deco Classy Cake

Claire and Tony's wedding at The Leverhulme Hotel was stylish, glamorous and elegant. The black and white theme of the big day complemented the art deco feel of the venue, and The Classy Cake worked fabulously finished with black double satin ribbon. We baked four different flavours including a gluten free tier and set the cake up in the entrance to the venue - Claire sent us this lovely shot taken by one of her friends. Thanks Claire! xx

Vintage Rosebuds

We love the unusual arrangement of this cake - a square base and 3 round tiers adds a twist to the vintage feel of the design. Finished with gorgeous handmade sugar rosebuds, a pearl trim and fresh dusky pink roses, this cake complemented the romantic theme of Laura and Mark's reception. The French Vanilla Cake with Champagne, Strawberry and Buttercream was a perfect accompaniment to the Bacon Butties served in the evening - yum!