From edible table plans to melt-in-the-mouth teacups, indulge your guests with a sweet and oh-so chic work of art. Wed serves up the tastiest trends on the sweet scene...
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GET NAKED
It's easy to see why the naked cake continues to captivate brides. The bare beauty of a traditional golden sponge - wearing nothing but a mere dusting of icing sugar - positively oozes rustic charm. Speckled with figs, berries and blooms, this dessert table from Cornish Fancies is ripe with rich, autumnal appeal.
Cornish Fancies
Location The Alverton, Truro www.thealverton.co.uk
ANYONE FOR TEA?
Bringing a novel twist to the vintage tea party trend, these incredible hand painted teacup cakes are entirely edible, from the sweetly embellished saucers through to the cute-as-a-button cups. Emily Hankins' lovingly handcrafted works of art are sure to prompt a chorus of oohs and ahhs at teatime!
Emily Hankins www.emilyhankins.co.uk
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Send hearts aflutter with a hand painted cake that's (almost) too good to eat. Blending baking with fine art offers a visual feast for your guests, not to mention a key way to personalise your day. Adorned with beautiful floral artwork and swallow motifs, this enchanting cake by Emily Hankins is pure painted perfection.
Emily Hankins www.emilyhankins.co.uk
TASTY TABLE PLANS
Ditch the traditional table plan in favour of a sweet crowd-pleaser. Complete with each guest's name and an ornate design, opt for beautifully decorated biscuits or mini cakes from Pink Elephant Cake Company for a tasty take on the table plan, which is sure to go down a treat with sweet-toothed guests.
Pink Elephant Cake Company
www.pinkelephantcake.co.uk
words Rebecca Matthews
photography Ben Photography
Copyright Wed magazine 2013
