insideKENT Magazine Issue 35 - February 2015 | Page 44

WEDDINGS KENT'S WEDDING CAKE EXTRAORDINAIRES NO MATTER WHAT THEME YOU CHOOSE FOR YOUR WEDDING, AND WHAT TRADITIONS YOU CHOOSE TO MAKE A PART OF IT, THERE IS ONE THING THAT YOU WILL DEFINITELY NEED – THE CAKE, IN ALL ITS MOIST SPONGE AND SMOOTH ICING GLORY. Wedding cakes date back to medieval times, and used to be made of wheat. They were a fertility blessing, and were ‘served’ by being thrown at the bride once the ceremony was complete. Thankfully, the way we use wedding cakes has changed a lot since those days! Whether you fancy a vintage cake or a contemporary tower of confectionary, there is someone in Kent who can help you. Creative Cakes Creative Cakes // www.creativeweddingcakes.co.uk At Creative Cakes, there is a style to suit everyone and every wedding, from vintage white icing to contemporary shapes and designs. It’s even possible to choose and design a novelty-style cake that perfectly reflects your personality. Alternatively, why not do something completely different and enjoy a stylish croquembouche on your big day? All Shapes and Slices // www.allshapesandslices.co.uk The totally bespoke service from Sue Pridie at All Shapes and Slices is all about the cake – and what you want from it. Along with the traditional fruit or sponge varieties, here you can even have a wedding cheese cake, which is ideal for when your cake is to double as your delicious dessert. All Shapes and Slices 44