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Country Fayre Strawberry Victoria Sponge Wedding Cake, Shapwick, Blandford Forum

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:07:05 +0000

Hannah & Jamie were wed on the 3rd July in the beautiful village of Shapwick, Blandford Forum. Their reception was relaxed with a Country Fayre feel. Their reception was held in a beautifully decorated marquee in a field close to the village church. The tables were decorated with glass jars full of bright pink and orange Gerbera daisies and bunting hung from the ceiling.

A guitarist played whilst guests sipped champagne, before making their way into the marquee for their wedding meal.

Hannah and Jamie chose a Dusted Victoria Sponge wedding cake, layered with Raspberry Coulées and Italian meringue butter cream-topped with fresh raspberries and strawberries and decorated with tangerine orange sugar craft roses. I loved the bright orange roses against the red fruit!

Strawberry Victoria Sponge Country Wedding Cake

Congratulations Hannah and Jamie, I hope you had a wonderful day!

Blue Hydrangea Wedding Cake, The Langton Arms, Blandford Forum

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:43:20 +0000

Hydrangea Wedding Cake, The Langton Arms

Scott & Lisa got married on the 13th June 2010 at the stunning Old Wardour Castle. Lisa & Scott wanted a wedding cake to match their colour scheme and wedding flowers. Their Reception took place at The Langton Arms, which is a beautiful thatched inn in the heart of the countryside (Tarrant Monkton). Their wedding had a country, vintage theme.

As you can see above they decked out the function room with bunting (which I also made!) and handmade details such as the place settings, table plan and baskets of country flowers in shades of blue and green. Lisa & Scott also made their own cocktail of Elderflower Champagne, which was served at Old Wardour Castle, before guests made their way to The Langton Arms.

Lisa & Scott, Old Wardour Castle

The Wedding Cake design matched the Bridesmaid’ s dresses (below) and featured Sugar-craft Hydrangea flowers.

I always encourage couples to choose a flavour of cake they like, as long as it works with the design. Scott and Lisa chose to have Hummingbird Cake, which is a tasty South American recipe including banana, pineapple, pecans & cinnamon. It was delicious!!

Bride & Bridesmaids, Old Wardour Castle

Photographs with thanks to Erica Turner-Click here if you would like to see more!

Orchid 50th Birthday Cake for Mandy in The New Forest

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:45:05 +0000

I made a surprise Birthday Cake for Mandy to celebrate her 50th Birthday in Fordingbridge, The New Forest. Orchid’s are a favourite of mine and I love the subtle shades of the white orchid and it’s foliage.

This iced Sponge Cake was finished with pearlesque beads on top to match the lettering. The draped material is embossed with a floral print.

If you are looking for a cake to celebrate your birthday do Get In Touch

Orchid Birthday Cake

Sugarcraft Orchids

Orchid Cake Detail

50th Birthday Cake

70th Spring Birthday Cake for a suprise London Party

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:09:35 +0000

I was asked by Barbara’s (birthday girl) brother to make a floral cake for his sister, who is celebrating her 70th Birthday this weekend in London! This large sponge cake feeds 150 guests and is decorated with peach Sugar craft Roses and yellow Mimosa. A Spring theme for the Spring weather we are expecting this weekend!

70th Birthday Celebration Cake

Spring Flower Birthday Cake

Peach Rose Cake detail

Rose Birthday Cake

So Glamorous Cake! Theatre themed Birthday cake, Bournemouth

patacake — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:19:14 +0000

Andrew Hardings – 30th Birthday party celebration took place on Saturday night at the stylish ‘Bar So’ in central Bournemouth.

Bar So, Bournemouth

30th Birthday Party Cake

The talented Professional Dancer is at present touring the UK with one of his Musical productions, ‘The West End Experience’, which is a Broadway style production! It was a great pleasure to create his cake, which was based on Andrew’s love of the theatre and dance!

Glamorous Floral Decorations and Feathers

We worked together on designing a cake which would match the décor of the venue, the colours were orange, silver and black.

Glamorous Birthday Cake

The outcome was a tall 2 tiered cake with sugar craft theatre curtains draped around the sides and on top two silver sugar craft theatre masks.

Sugarcraft Theatre Masks

I added some feathers to the top and a ribbon featuring the theme ‘So Glamorous!’

Celebration Cake, Bournemouth

Around the base of the cake we printed the productions of West End shows, including Andrew’s production on Rice Paper so they are edible!

The cutting of the Cake

Cutting the Cake, Bar So

Andrew cutting the cake!

Photographs with thanks to Lisa Dawn Photography! To see more of the event click here . It looks like the party was a great success. Happy Birthday Andrew!

Valentine’s Day red love heart cupcakes Dorset

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:38:34 +0000

Valentines Day Cupcakes

Feast your eyes on these cute Valentine’s Day Cupcakes, which I made for a proposal meal for Valentines Day. What a romantic way to pop the question! I am pleased to say they certainly did the trick.

Ingredients: White chocolate sponge with red Italian meringue butter cream decorated with white and milk chocolate hearts.

If you are looking for cupcakes for a special occasion, whatever it may be then do Get in touch!

Art Nouveau Wedding Cake, Marriott Hotel, Highcliff Bournemouth

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:16:58 +0000

I designed a square three tier sponge wedding cake at a recent wedding held at the Marriott Hotel, Bournemouth. The couple had a clear idea of what they wanted and asked for bespoke embossed Art Nouveau motifs, which matched their wedding stationary.

Art Nouveau Cake, Marriott Hotel

Sugarcraft orange lilly

I also made three large orange lilly sugarcraft flowers to place on top of the cake. I delivered the wedding cake to the Marriott Hotel in Bournemouth, which was beautifully decorated, ready for their ceremony. I am pleased the newly weds were happy with their cake and wish them all the best!

Wedding Cupcakes for your Wedding day in Dorset!

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:04:03 +0000

Cup Cakes are a great alternative to the traditional wedding cake for the modern bride and can be easily adapted to suit your special day! Whether you go for a shabby chic design, or glamorous miniature iced cakes. Cup cakes can be dressed to suit your occasion, whether laid back or formal.

Love Heart Cup Cake Tower

Garden Weddings during summer are increasingly popular and serving cupcakes with tea is the perfect treat for your guests at a Victorian English country wedding or at a garden reception.

Glam Iced Cup Cakes

If you want to keep things more traditional you may choose individual cup cakes with miniature sugar flowers to match your bridal bouquet on each.

Shabby Chic Cup Cake Tower

I specialise in sugar-craft flowers and bespoke designs for my clients. If you would like to find out more about our cup cake towers then do Get In Touch.

Poppy 70th Birthday Cake for Pat, Blandford Forum

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:53:03 +0000

I had great fun designing a 70th Birthday cake for Sue in Blandford Forum. The cake was a surprise for her sister, also Pat’s Birthday. Sue requested pillar red poppies on the cake. Pat and Sue also have a brother and the poppies symbolised a childhood memory they all shared!

Poppy-birthday-cake

Blandford-Forum-birthday-cake

10 inch Sponge cake with white fondant and butter-cream and strawberry jam filling.

We just so happened to have some beautiful poppies in the garden, which I was able to take inspiration from. They are such a rich red with beautiful delicate petals.