Delicate petals

 

This two tier cake, for the christening of the daughter of one of our lovely past brides, featured delicate roses and hydrangea blossoms which were accented with baby pink satin ribbon and pretty floral lace. The design also incorporated the initials of Mum, Dad and baby - which spell "summer" in Welsh.

Lilac Breeze

This design was created for a 60th Wedding Anniversary celebration and encapsulated a vintage theme. The handmade icing roses and cascading blossoms in hues of delicate lilac contrasted beautifully with the crisp white icing and vintage lace. A personalised gift tag completed the design.

Vintage Roses & Lace

This design encapsulates all things vintage but with a modern twist and co-ordinated beautifully with the stunning setting of Peterstone Court and the fabulous floral displays created by the amazing Love Lily. The design featured a double tier top cake, mini-cakes and cupcakes contained in pretty vintage lace cases all in hues of cream and dusky pink. The main cake was accented with multi-tonal, handmade icing roses, petals and blossoms which were complemented by hand-piped pearls, and dusky pink satin ribbon overlayed with vintage lace. The mini-cakes and cupcakes were decorated with an eclectic mix of handmade roses, blossoms and pearls, again complemented by hand-piped embroidery and pearls. The cake and co-ordinating minis and cupcakes included decadent chocolate, Victoria and zingy lemon flavours.

Vintage Birdcage Cake

Birdcage cakes are so popular at the moment with the continuing vintage trend. This two tier cake features handmade icing roses and cascading blossoms, perfect for a summer wedding.

Vintage Bird Cage Dessert Table at The Glen yr Afon

This dessert table, created for Aimee and Dave, featured a four-tier birdcage cake and a myriad of sweet treats for the guests to enjoy. The display, in addition to the main cake, featured mini birdcage cakes, birdcage cupcakes, mini-cupcakes, pink ombre Victoria sponge cakes topped with fresh strawberries, birdcage cookies, retro striped pink cakes with butter cream swirls, handmade chocolate hearts, handmade meringues and handmade coconut ice all in pastel hues. The table was adorned with a vintage style birdcage featuring flickering tea lights, vintage posy vases with sprigs of flowering rosemary, vintage tea cup and saucer with pearls complete with mini gift cracker and striking traditional vintage apothecary jars. The display, in conjunction with the amazing birdcage table centres created by the wonderful Love Lily completed the beautiful settings at the Glen yr Afon House Hotel to create a truly magical setting.

Vintage Birdcage Wedding Cake

This design, inspired by the current trend for birdcage decor at wedding venues, featured at Wedding Fayres held at Llansantffraed Court, Glan Usk Estate and The Glen yr Afon. The cake comprised of three round tiers in ivory, topped with a birdcage tier in pastel green. Each of the round tiers was adorned with fabric lace, ivory satin ribbon and beautiful sprays of hand made flowers which included roses, hydrangeas and blossoms in pastel hues. The birdcage was hand piped and also featured a handmade floral cascade. This design would add to any vintage theme with it's pretty floral detailing and delicate lace.

Elegant Lace & Roses Birthday Cake

This design was created for a special birthday, the brief being pretty, floral and utilising pastel hues. The cake featured hand cut lace and piped dots to the circumference which was accented with a simple, yet chic, handmade icing bow. The floral element of the design included pastel pink handmade roses, ivory and pastel pink blossoms, and cream, pale green and pastel pink hydrangeas which floated from the focal point of the cake onto the board like flowers in a summer breeze. The cake itself was our signature rich Belgian chocolate cake, filled with layers of unctuous chocolate ganache. 

Vintage Roses Birthday Cake

This cake, commissioned by the birthday girl, incorporated vintage chic design and colour hues. The pale mint coloured cake was accented with blue stripes and a pink satin ribbon. The focal point of the design was a cluster of beautiful, handmade pink roses which were complimented by cascading blossoms and petals. The cake was a sumptuous, rich Belgian chocolate cake filled with layers of decadent chocolate ganache.

Glen-yr-Afon Wedding Experience

This is the second of four new designs created for the recent Glen-yr-Afon Wedding Experience. This four tier cake in hues of cream, mocha and delicate tones of gold featured beautiful handmade icing roses placed nonchalantly to give a natural flow. This design incorporated satin ribbons and striking delicate gold lace, coupled with a statement glass stand to give a truly opulent  vintage feel.