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RECEPTION Say Cheese 12812 views
Cheesey but true, wedding cakes made from Stilton, Pecorino and Yarg are getting first tier attraction. Serving cake made from cheese, adds a cheese course to the wedding breakfast while the happy couple still get to 'cut the cake'.
Tiered cakes made entirely from cheese are the latest fashionable wedding food says Nick Lindley who runs the award-winning Deli Select (0161 427 9255) at Marple in Cheshire. “People are now increasingly looking for something different from conventional fruit cake that is usually just handed out in little portions to guests, taken home and probably thrown away a few weeks later,” he said.Tiers of Cheese
The cake pictured here, with model “bride”, former Miss Manchester Louise Cliffe, is made with a base of Brie Meaux topped by a Cornish yarg, a Colston-Bassett Stilton, an Italian Pecorino Rossa, a local White Nancy goat’s cheese and soft Langres cow’s cheese from France.
“But the combinations are almost endless – people can make up a cake with whatever cheese they like.- and we can decorate it with flowers and fruit such as figs and grapes that are the perfect accompaniment for cheese”.
Something BlueIn Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, Stilton producers, Long Clawson say that it has to be Stilton. Available in multi-tiers of blue Stilton and white Stilton blended with blueberry or apricots, the Stilton cake is expected to be a massive hit with this year’s wedding season.
Complete with cake boards, pillars and dowels, prices vary upon size and individual requirements. Starting at £19.99 for approximately 17 people and going up to £99.99 for 100 people.
The Stilton cheese wedding cake is available through select Tesco outlets and direct via Long Clawson Dairy’s Occasion Cake Hotline 01664 821746.
And finally...Cheese-inspired cake maker Liz Straw at Crumbs! (01295 771145) has joined forces with Neals Yard Dairy to offer delicious cheesey stacks made with the very best cheeses for farms all over the British Isles.
Connoisseur's Choice is made with Kelsey Lane, Ticklemore, Berkswell, Gorwydd Caerphilly with enough to serve 100 portions and costs £265.
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RECEPTION Ice Cool 10924 views
Everybody loves icecream! Perfect for a summer wedding, why not hire an icecream bar for the reception? It'll be a real talking point amongst your guests and it will keep the children well-entertained - just watch out for sticky fingers!
The Incredible Icecream Company is the travelling circus of the 'gelato' world. It takes 45 minutes to assemble the brightly coloured bar, complete with freezer department, sprinkles dispensers and sauce pumps. An attendant remains on site to assist, but guests are left to help themselves to their favourite flavour, pulling down a lever to fill a crunchy cornet. Next the sprinkles and the sauces...et voila! Your bespoke icecream cornet.As wedding day hosts, all you need to do is make sure there is a 13amp power source. The costs? In and around the M25 you can expect to pay from £700 for the hire of the bar, inlcuding delivery and collection, and around £2 per icecream. Yum, yum!
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RECEPTION Beautiful Bouquet 12593 views
Flowers can be the most important decoration on your wedding day – and so getting them right is crucial. Winner of last year's Teleflorist UK Florist of the Year competition, Helen Jamieson shares some top tips for choosing a bouquet.
• When choosing a florist, ask to see examples not just photos. Look at the level of attention to detail. What is the finish like? Look at the underneath of a bouquet - can you see any glue? Is the bouquet comfortable to carry? The level of care doesn’t cost more but can make all the difference. • Let your florist know your budget from the start, that way they can select the flowers to fit into it.
• As well as giving your florist your colour theme, give them an idea of your personality and preferably a photograph of the dresses. That way the florist can create flowers that are truly unique to you.
• Always request a ‘trial run’ of your flowers a few weeks before the wedding so you know exactly what you are getting - it’s simple but it is one less thing to worry about. Florists should always offer this service.
• On the day of the wedding, keep the flowers somewhere cool until they are needed to keep them fresh and wilt-free.
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RECEPTION Night In... 12500 views
HEN NIGHT CHICK FLICKS
Get ready to enjoy a wedding-themed chick flick for a night in with the girls. We have reviewed a new DVD out next month.©2007 Cupid Distribution, LLC. All Rights Reserved
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RECEPTION D.I.Y. Bride 12994 views
MAKE YOUR OWN...
We love ideas for making table and decor accessories, adding that personal touch to your wedding day!
How excited all the girls were in the Forum when Angel444 finished making her favour boxes (posted under Favours Finished if you want to see more. Lovely job! →Even if you are not 'crafty' yourself, you probably have a friend or relation who is! This week we take a sneak peek at a new book and DVD series with a clip for you to click on from Show Me How... Wedding Flowers.
Packed with illustrations and step-by-step instructions, the book comes with a DVD to watch at the same time. There are lots of money-saving ideas and professional hints and tips on projects ranging from buttonholes and chairbacks to binding and decorating the stems of a bouquet. As well as Wedding Flowers, other Show Me How... in the series include Wedding Stationery and Wedding Decorations.
Get a preview by clicking on this link Show Me How - Wedding Flowers and find out how to make your own napkin rings!Available from bookstores or online at www.showmehow.im, the DVD Book is £14.99.
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