Quite simply, this is a wedding cake without its coat on, an un-iced delight generally adorned with fresh flowers or fruit. Today we take a look at 11 of our favourite naked cake designs for you to feast your eyes upon!
1. A true classic, with lashings of cream, summer fruits, fresh blooms and a generous dusting of icing sugar.
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2. Because we just can’t resist the beauty of a miniature naked wedding cake.
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3. When the semi-naked cake takes on a woodland theme. We love the purity of the white and green.
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4. Drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with blackberries? Yes please…
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5. The naked cake can still accommodate the chocoholics amongst us. This has something of a highland theme.
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6. For elegance and glamour, choose a semi-naked cake and opt for a gold base tier.
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7. Sometimes, all you need is a delicate fresh floral arrangement. Oh so pretty.
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8. Want a naked cake with some intricate icing? Here’s how…
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9. Stick to your colour scheme by partially icing in your chosen hue. We love this pink extravaganza.
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10. A naked base cake gives you the opportunity to add a riot of fabulous colour.
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11. And finally… for pure country romance, this is the one.
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Autumn Colour Schemes – Brown September 8, 2016Yes, we know, the thought of a brown wedding doesn’t exactly fill you with excitement. We weren’t excited either… until we started thinking about all the wonderful shades that combine so perfectly with brown to make a rather dreamy wedding. So, if you’re looking for a little inspiration, take a look at these lovely colour matches, all featuring brown as the main shade.
A simple palette of brown and cream is a perfect choice for a rustic wedding.
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Cream and white flowers fit the bill, and look lovely when encased in natural fabrics.
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If possible, use wooden chairs with ivory seat pads for your ceremony, and ivory flowers as pew ends.
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Keep tables simple, with wooden chairs to introduce the brown and elegant china and glassware.
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Coffee coloured roses are a welcome choice, introducing just a hint of warm pink.
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Stationery and favours are equally simple, using kraft paper as a base for invitations and favour bags.
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As for the venue? A barn is a perfect choice with rustic beams.
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When it comes to the cake… chocolate please, adorned with ivory flowers which can be fresh or crafted from sugar.
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Grooms look the part dressed in brown, with the bride in an ivory dress. It’s a perfect boho choice.
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Nature is your friend in this colour scheme! Introduce wood wherever possible.
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These two colours co-ordinate perfectly, with brown as a perfect accompaniment to all shades of blue, from powder blue to navy.
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Use blue as your main colour, for bridesmaid dresses, stationery and flowers, and introduce brown in the details such as table linen, ribbons and shoes.
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Sometimes you really don’t need to do much to introduce a colour. In this elegant wedding, chairs and base plates are in brown, while the water glasses offer a splash of blue.
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If you plan to use a softer shade of blue, keep the brown delicate too. The two paler colours work well together, without one overshadowing the other.
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These colours are the very best of friends and a popular choice for an autumn wedding. Choose rich, chocolate brown and warm hues of oranges and reds.
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You might even add in a splash of blue for good measure!
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Add pine cones to your floral displays, and consider using brown table linen which can really set off the colour scheme.
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Mini ‘trees’ with autumn leaves and fairy lights make a simple but effective table centre.
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Sunflowers and pumpkins are other treats from nature that fit this colour scheme and the autumnal wedding theme well.
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We have to admit, this is one of our favourite colour combinations and a great choice throughout the year. We’re particularly fond of bright, lush green and brown for the spring, or even a July or August wedding.
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Brown and green work wonderfully with pure white for an uncluttered, romantic, rustic theme. Long tables featuring a brown runner, greenery, white china and white pillar candles create a stunning look.
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Stick to nature when it comes to your cake, using a wooden cake stand and adorning white icing with fresh leaves or herbs.
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For flowers… once again, it’s all about white, green and a touch of brown.
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Staying on the brown wedding theme, this is one of the prettiest colour combos with brown working so well with all hues of pink. Pastel pink and chocolate brown are cute as a button, while magenta and deep brown are a fabulous duo for an evening celebration. Copper and dusky pink are very ‘on trend’.
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This bouquet of pinks and browns takes on a vintage style.
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The vintage theme continues in this display.
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When it comes to stationery, use brown as your base colour and decorate in pink.
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For the cake, keep it pretty in pink or opt for chocolate with pink floral decoration.
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You don’t need to hunt for brown flowers. Instead, stand your vases on pieces of wood, introducing the theme of nature to your day. This also raises the flowers adding height to the centerpieces.
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Lining an aisle with rose petals and candles is as romantic as can be!
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For some more inspirational brown wedding ideas, we also love these colour combinations:
Brown and yellow
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Brown and burgundy
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Brown and gold
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Autumn Colour Schemes: Orange September 1, 2016Choosing orange for your bridesmaid dresses is a great way of introducing the colour to your wedding day. This shade of burnt orange is perhaps more flattering than a more vibrant shade, and looks fabulous with the orange posies.
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Create warmth by introducing orange as just one shade in a spectrum of sunset colours. These stunning dresses would suit a celebration in any season including an autumn wedding.
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These bridesmaid dresses in a vibrant shade really stand out. The groom and his ushers co-ordinate perfectly with their ties and buttonholes.
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And for him? We’re guessing your handsome chaps won’t choose to wear orange suits! Instead, introduce the colour with an orange tie and / or buttonhole.
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When it comes to your bouquet, the addition of berries and twigs can really give it an autumnal look, and an on-trend ‘just picked’ look. We love this hand-tied bouquet of roses and Chrysanthemum.
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For bridesmaids, there can be nothing more elegant than a posy of roses. After the ceremony, these would look lovely standing in vases as an addition to your reception decor.
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Orange blooms combine well with reds and pinks for a wonderfully rich bouquet. Here, we see how well the flowers co-ordinate with a navy bridesmaid dress.
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As for centerpieces, it’s important to keep interest at every level, so choose a selection of low and high arrangements. Avoid anything at eye-level which disrupts conversation. These formal floral centerpieces are breathtaking. The orange combines beautifully with green foliage, and glass vases keep the look clean and elegant.
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For a less-formal look, these table arrangements are a great choice for a more rustic style of wedding, the wooden boxes adding to the theme of nature.
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Introducing fruit is a fun way of bringing fruit in to your arrangement. These orange-lined vases are an ideal vessel for your orange floral centerpieces.
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Don’t forget the buttonholes! These are pretty, simple and a lovely choice.
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Orange is a bold and beautiful colour and when used right, will give your day a vibrant and fun feel. Here, the orange candles draw your eyes upwards to the draped streamers, which are an amazing way to make use of all of your available space and inject a little colour into your wedding.
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Use linens to introduce colour where you can. Here we see orange work beautifully with pale grey and magenta pink.
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If you have the option of an open fire, it offers both warmth and colour. This ceremony utilizes its setting perfectly, with hints of orange on the chair ties and pumpkins to line the aisle.
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When it comes to details, introduce your wedding theme on your invitation.
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An autumnal wedding with an orange colour scheme just wouldn’t be complete without a pumpkin or two! Fill them with flowers or candles, or use them as quirky table numbers.
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Create a glow in the night sky by offering your guests a sparkler when the sun goes down.
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For favours, how about a Bucks Fizz to take home?
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… or a jar of marmalade?
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The turning leaf is a great alternative to a sugar flower on an autumnal wedding cake, and brings in the orange colour scheme effectively.
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For something a little brighter, go for ombre! This cake is a real showstopper.
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Traditional and absolutely stunning, these are sugar flowers at their finest.
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For something a little different, choose a naked cake with a twist. The toffee or caramel sauce gives us our autumnal wedding theme.
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a look at colours that go oh-so-perfectly with orange, from deep navy to cranberry and charcoal grey…
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Picking the Perfect Natural Autumn Decorations August 28, 2016Autumn is the perfect time of year for a wedding that celebrates all the colour and beauty that nature provides us! The season is awash with warm shades, fruits, berries and foliage that all make stunning natural autumn decorations for your big day. A theme of nature running through your day is ideal for a rustic wedding and is a match made in heaven with a stunning barn wedding venue. We take a look at the best autumnal wedding ideas for dressing your venue.
When it comes to picking flowers for autumnal wedding decorations, it’s all about the colours you choose. Try to replicate the colours of the trees and plants outdoors by including a range of reds, oranges, golds and browns across your venue to really portray the time of year. These notes of colour will stand out and provide warmth, even if the weather isn’t doing the same. Ranunculus, tulips, roses and dahlias all come in a range of autumnal shades, as do a number of other beautiful blooms that would look great throughout your wedding venue.
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There’s no need to fear a bare branch! In many cases, having a few woody aspects to your wedding decorations creates that perfect rustic look and can give you an opportunity to get a bit more creative too. Incorporate them into your table centrepieces, scatter them around the room, or hang them from the ceiling for a stunning and imaginative décor. Branches and wood elements look incredible when combined with lights and candles too, and together they create a magical feel with a natural twist.
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Some of the best natural autumn decorations are the easiest to find! Set off foraging through a wood or forest and you’ll find masses of acorns, pine cone, conkers and wonderfully coloured leaves that will transform your venue into an amazing autumnal setting. The nuts, seeds and fruits will look wonderful when scattered over tables while fallen leaves can be used in a whole range of decorative ways.
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The right use of lighting can transform a good venue into an amazing one, and while candles and lights are used as wedding decorations all through the year, we think they’re at their best in the autumn or winter when combined with natural decorations. Fairy lights are perfect for creating a magical and cosy setting. Try intertwining the twinkling lights with branches and foliage or decorating changing trees with them to accentuate their autumnal colours. Candles make a romantic and warming addition to your venue, and there are some really creative ways to use something natural to hold them. Tea light holders fashioned from tree branches or driftwood add a delightful natural touch and look great in the middle of your tables.
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Autumn really is a time of plenty when it comes to providing natural wedding decorations and these are just a few of the ways that you can use nature to bring your venue to life on your wedding day.
For more floral inspiration for your autumn wedding, take a look at our advice on Picking the Perfect Autumn Wedding Bouquet and see the beautiful blooms that you could pick from.
7 Top Tips for Creating an Unforgettable DIY Wedding Cake August 23, 2016So you’re a pretty handy baker and those sweet treats you whip up on the weekend always go down a storm, but have you got what it takes to create your DIY wedding cake? Of course you have! There are a few things to you need to bear in mind though before you jump into fashioning a three-tiered showstopper that Mary Berry herself would be proud of. We look at some of the most important things you need to bear in mind when making your wedding own cake so that you don’t end up with a wedding cake disaster (take a look at these to see how bad they can really be) on your big day.
It’s a fact; this whole DIY wedding cake thing will take longer than you think! Start planning way in advance of your big day, even if it’s just looking at the basics of how to make your own wedding cake. With all the other things you’ll have to think about, your wedding day will soon be upon you, and you don’t want to turn up cakeless.
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This is the really fun part. Take to the internet and see what’s possible! Pinterest is always a great place to get some wedding cake ideas together, so have a browse and start homing in on the perfect one for your special day. The best part of doing it yourself is that you can make your cake exactly how you want it, but be careful though, try not to get your heart set on something that’s incredibly technical and really hard to achieve!
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Decoration and style is one thing, but you want your DIY wedding cake to taste amazing too! Make sure you spend some time researching recipes so that your guests will be happy with your creation. If you’re looking online, have a read of the reviews or comments to see how other people got on, or turn to a trusted recipe book that is tried and tested. The best recipes often call for the best ingredients too, so be prepared to spend a little extra on those high-quality goods.
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Equally as important as the quality ingredients, are the calibre of your tools. You’ll need a first rate mixer, a cake decorating turntable and an offset spatula (you won’t believe how important this is!) to name but a few. A lot of the time in life, you get what you pay for, and this is often the case when it comes to kitchen appliances too.
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We cannot stress enough how important this is! We suggest a couple of test runs so you can really get to grips with your recipe and see how the finished product will turn out. Yes, you might end up spending a small fortune on eggs and butter, but with a bit of trial and error, you can ensure that your wedding cake is looking as good as can be on the day.
The journey you make transporting your cake may be the most nerve-racking you ever undertake. Sorry for the mini poem, but it’s true. You can either transport your cake already assembled, for which you’ll most likely need a designated ‘cake holder’ and someone who’ll drive carefully on the corners, or you can chauffeur your unconstructed tiers to the venue and put the finishing touches to it when you’re there.
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If you’re planning on putting your DIY wedding cake together at the venue, then it’s important to factor in some time to do this. Depending on your style of cake and how much you’ve left yourself to do, this could take up a considerable bit of time so allow plenty or, better yet, ask a friend or family member to do the work for you!
Making your own cake is a brilliant thing to do and there are so many amazing wedding cake ideas out there for you to choose from. Even if it does feel like hard work at times, you and your guests are sure to remember your amazing DIY wedding cake for a long time to come.
Looking for some ideas to get you started? Take a look at these on trend and mouth-watering drip cakes and be inspired to make a showstopper!
Autumnal Colour Schemes – Yellow August 18, 2016Yellow is a fantastic colour for a wedding, conjuring up feelings of happiness and joy which you definitely want your wedding day to be associated with! In the Autumn months, the choice of a yellow colour scheme is just as great as in the spring and summer as it not only reflects the continuing sunshine (hopefully), but also the beautiful palette of colours that of the turning leaves. We take a look at some wonderful ideas for your autumn wedding with a yellow colour scheme.
Add a few yellow accents to your wedding dress to give a nice nod to your chosen colour scheme. This ribbon really ‘ties in nicely’ (pun intended) with your yellow theme and also gives your dress a little burst of colour. For those more daring brides, why not go for something a bit more unusual with a yellow wedding dress?
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Okay, so a completely yellow suit might be a step too far but adding a couple of yellow accessories to the groom’s outfit can look great on the big day. We think anything like ties, waistcoats, boutonnieres and braces can all work perfectly in your yellow colour scheme.
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Yellow bridesmaid dresses look great and are sure to be a popular colour with your entourage. It’s a wonderful choice all year round and the dresses will help you create that beautiful autumnal yellow colour scheme for your special day.
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There are so many beautiful blooming flowers to choose from for your autumnal yellow bouquet, and they’re guaranteed to brighten up your wedding day! Whether you’re looking for a rustic, boho style or something more elegant and sophisticated, you’ll be able to find the right yellow flowers for your autumn bouquet.
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Your use of yellow shouldn’t stop at the outfits. Get your cake in on the action too and make it look glorious! You can add as many or as few yellow touches as you like, it’s sure to look amazing however you do it.
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We don’t know why this colour doesn’t get used all the time for wedding stationery! It’s bright, cheery, and a great way to draw attention to your invitations and place settings. Just take a look at these amazing examples that would be perfect for an autumnal wedding.
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What better way to enhance your yellow colour scheme than to decorate your venue and tables in the same shades too? Add splashes of colour all over to really bring the place to life and get creative to make your wedding day stand out from the crowd.
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So there you have it. Some truly amazing yellow colour scheme ideas that are perfect for an autumn wedding. Got a sweet tooth? Then check out our favourite Yellow Wedding Cakes. Warning, they look almost too good to eat!
11 Wedding Cake Disasters August 16, 2016Wedding cakes can be elegant, beautiful works of art. Elaborate sculptures crafted from sponge and icing that are a wonderful sweet treat on your wedding day. They can also be disasters. Some wedding cakes started off great but succumb to the perils of modern life. Others were just doomed from the start. We take a look at 11 wedding cake disasters that are sure to make you chuckle, although spare a thought for the couples who were on the receiving end of these shockers.
1. No matter how pretty the cake; no cake boards = no chance.
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2. No matter how good cake boards are however, they can’t protect against cornering too quickly.
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3. A decorative disaster this time and a valuable lesson: Make sure you hire a good baker and not a poor plasterer to finish your cake.
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4. There’s nothing wrong with doing things a bit differently, but this might be a tier too far.
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5. This cake started out alright, but then bad luck and bad transportation took over.
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6. This fairy-tale castle didn’t quite turn out right; that’s all we’re saying.
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7. Things were going great, before the cake avalanche, that is.
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8. We can only imagine that this luminous molehill wasn’t the intended outcome.
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9. This came so close to not being disastrous, so close.
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10. This wedding cake disaster is proof that even alternative cakes can go horrendously wrong.
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11. Finally, a sweet homage to an iconic Star Wars character…that’s just a little bit too detailed, especially when shot from behind!
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So there you have it. 11 wedding cake disasters to steer well clear from on your wedding day. For some much prettier cake inspiration, why not check out our article all about Drip Cakes and see how it should really be done!
7 Barn Wedding Venues that are Perfect for an Autumn Wedding August 14, 2016Autumn is an incredible time of year, full of colour and charm, and what better way to celebrate the season than by choosing a barn wedding venue for your big day?
These seven beautiful barns are perfect for autumn wedding venues, each offering something special that makes them stand out from the crowd. So let’s take a closer look, shall we?
This stunning, brick and stone barn is nestled away in the West Sussex countryside and is a wonderfully rural venue in which to tie the knot. Autumn weather in West Sussex is often mild well into the season, meaning you and your guests can continue to enjoy the wonderful gardens that surround the venue. Should the cold set in however, the traditional log fire makes the barn a cosy and warm escape from the adverse weather.
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Gaynes Park is an amazing venue for an autumn wedding. The rustic barn, complete with centuries-old tree trunks that support the building, looks stunning when decorated with seasonal decorations and colours, while the magnificent gardens are awash with glorious golds, reds and browns, providing an incredible backdrop for your big day.
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The Granary Barn, with its exposed beams and brickwork, offers a traditional and rustic setting that is perfect in autumn, and all year round as a matter of fact! The courtyard is a great spot to enjoy an Indian summer’s day, while the venue also offers a range of fantastic indoor space should the weather be unfavourable.
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This delightful barn wedding venue still boasts a number of its original features for that traditional feel to your wedding day. The oast houses, used to dry hops back in the day, contain the luxury honeymoon cottage while the old threshing barn is a fabulous setting for your ceremony and reception. Rustic venues go hand-in-hand with an autumn wedding and we think this venue fits perfectly!
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The Oak Barn is a wonderful spot for you and your partner to exchange vows. It’s a versatile space and, when decorated with lanterns and seasonal flowers, creates a delightful autumn wedding venue. With impressive views over the rolling Leicestershire countryside and colourful gardens, it’s the perfect place for enjoying autumn, inside and out.
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Combining an idyllic location and a breath-taking brick barn, Shustoke is an amazing rural escape. It’s an exquisite blend of modern and traditional features, and the courtyard provides an exquisite space to enjoy any sunny autumnal days, amid the impressive olive trees.
Last but by no means least, this stunning barn in the heart of the South Downs is a real treat in the Autumn months. The ceremony and reception barns look delightfully cosy and inviting when filled with candles, while the exquisite gardens look beautiful in their seasonal colours. It makes for a truly special autumn wedding venue both in and out!
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With so many amazing barn wedding venues all over the UK, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to planning your perfect autumn wedding!
Take a look at all of our incredible barn wedding venues on our website and get those rustic wedding juices flowing!
Creating an Amazing Autumnal Wedding Theme August 13, 2016There are so many wonderful elements to an autumnal wedding, it’s difficult to know where to start. The changing colours in nature offer some wonderful hues for you to include in your colour scheme, earlier evenings mean you can get clever and creating with romantic lighting, and there is an abundance of seasonal produce when it comes to food and flowers. Let’s take a look at some inspirational photos from stylish autumn weddings…
Setting the scene perfectly, this beautiful wedding reception illustrates the importance of lighting. From candles on the tables to Edison bulbs hanging overhead, as the days become shorter, you need to consider how you can effectively light your room. Be sure to invest in battery-operated or slow-burning candles so they don’t have to be re-lit too frequently!
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When it comes to flowers, Autumn brings treats aplenty. Roses, hydrangeas, gerberas, calla lilies and berries are all popular choices. Consider adopting shades of reds and oranges and introducing foliage to echo the changing leaves on the trees, and to bring warmth to a cooler change in the weather.
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Alternatively… choose shades of pink and purple, incorporating blackberries and twigs.
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Your wedding cake offers the chance to put your chosen style and colour scheme on to a blank canvas. For an autumn wedding, you might decide to go glamorous and introduce a touch of gold. We adore this cake with its gold detail icing and magnificent flowers.
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The naked cake also works well at this time of year, particularly if you go to town with autumnal berries.
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Always adopt a few finishing touches alongside centerpiece flowers to decorate your table. These placecards fit the bill perfectly with their leaf design, each one letting the guest know upon which table they are seated. They’re so lovely, they could even be considered favours.
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Toffee apples are always popular and suit an autumnal colour scheme. Serve them as part of your evening feast.
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If you would like to give each guest a favour, popcorn is a perfect choice for a late autumn wedding. Present in simple jars with a personalised tag.
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A quick look at fashion, and a nod to the long-sleeved dress. If you’re worried about over-heating on a warm day, choose lace sleeves.
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Complete the look with a faux fur stole or shawl…
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… and don’t forget to keep your bridesmaids cosy too.
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There’s absolutely no reason all your bridesmaids should wear the same colour dress. Instead, opt for an autumnal palette and let them all choose a shade from that palette to suit their skin tone. These bridesmaids look fabulous, and their identical posies complete the look.
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If the autumn weather is kind, you should be able to enjoy the great outdoors as much as possible. Provide shawls for your guests in case it gets a little chilly, and consider serving hot chocolate after the sun goes down. A little additional warmth could extend that outdoor party for an extra hour or two!
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19 Times that Cats Made Weddings Infinitely Better August 4, 2016It’s a general rule in life that if you want to make anything better, then just add cats. Tying the knot is no exception as these 19 cats at weddings will now prove.
1. This would have just been your bog-standard, run-of-the-mill special moment if it wasn’t for those kitties.
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2. A happy couple is sharing a loving moment together, but who are you really looking at?
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3. Not even the most amazing boho bride could rock a flower crown like this.
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4. Or look this happy while they’re doing it.
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5. Who else is going to make you smile this much on your wedding day?
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6. They’ve got that suave look nailed down.
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7. Even if they might not be too happy about it.
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8. They’re so good at it in fact, I bet you didn’t even notice or care about the groom’s dusty shoulder?
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9. What’s that? You want more cats wearing flower crowns? Okay.
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10. Cat weddings wouldn’t be right without cat wedding favours.
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11. And cat wedding cake toppers.
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12. Even when they’re doing something seriously naughty, they’re still awesome.
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13. They have been making weddings better for years.
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14. And are the only ones who can really make the bride happy.
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15. See?
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16. Oh, and grooms.
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17. And flower girls too!
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18. They might be a little unsure of the whole marriage thing at first.
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19. But when they approve, they’re sure to make your wedding day the best ever!
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