Hello all, just wanted to know is anyone else making their own wedding cake? I have looked around at the wedding cakes that I like and have decided to save a bit of money and make my own. Any tips off anyone? :)
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CommentAuthorkrissy905
i going to make my own to, i have just recently started to get back in to baking so im going to brush up on my skills baking familys birthday cakes for the next 11 months i come from a big family so works out that i will be making at least one or 2 cakes a month starting with my daughters in 3 weeks time. i got loads ofcake making and decorating books for xmas from family. my favorite was by peggy porschen she makes amaking cakes check out her website.
CommentAuthorKellyN29
I'm making mine with help from my MIL2B, she is a master sugar crafer - getting lessons so not sure where to start he he been making xmas and birthday cakes to practice my skills - very nervous about the wedding cake
CommentAuthorBev
Hi Chanel
If I could bake then I would certainly save some money and make the cake! Unfortunately, I'm not the most domesticated in the kitchen so I'm giving it a miss. My sister in law's mum has very kindly offered to make ours (she's a cake maker so we're very lucky!).
I think it adds a personal touch when you DIY at your wedding. Let us know how it goes, I'm positive you'll have a lovely cake :) xx
CommentAuthorChanelP
Thank you very much for your replies ladies. I have Peggy Porschen's books and I absolutely love it some of the recipes are amazing. My MoH will be helping me to make the cake too :) I am excited about making the cake but a few trials will take place. It is a simple iced cake with a few sparkley bits so hopefully won't be too challenging.
i'm loving being part of making my day so I hope you do too. cake with MIL2B, decorations with MOH,
CommentAuthorKellyN29
ect..
CommentAuthorkrissy905
i have loads of craft projects going on making all stationary and flowers including table centres, I'm also making my bridal comb and now my cake its fun doing it all but my house seems to have been taken over lol good luck with all your cake make ladies x
CommentAuthorChanelP
thank you. I am looking forward to it and think it will make the day more personal. I am making my own stationary, favours, centrepieces and cake.:) good luck ladies x
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CommentAuthorMrsA-J
Hey hun I havent put someone I know did. She said it was pretty easy and she isnt very creative. She also used polystrene for a couple of the layers which is an option if your not having many people there x
CommentAuthorPB
I made my own cake and am really glad that i did (pictures in my wedding album somewhere) Not only did i save loads of money but it gave me great personal satisfaction and to be honest i was really proud of my achievement.I make a cake at Christmas and for my daughters and husbands birthdays but thats it ....i would certainly not consider myself a master baker lol.So if i can do it anyone can.You have plenty of time to practice too plus you have picked a simple style....you can't go wrong. xxx
CommentAuthorkrissy905
yeah a lot of cake makers offer that service if you don't need a big cake to feed everyone but want the wow factor thats a good option saves on wasted cake x
CommentAuthorChanelP
Thank you .. :)
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CommentAuthorKristina
I am making my own wedding cake, with the MIL2B as she does good cakes, but just make sure you brush up on everything you are planning to do, as i am with sugar crafting. :)
Met: 1st February 2014
Engaged: 1st June 2014
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CommentAuthorPoppy x
My sister makes better cakes than I do, so will probably enlist her help in designing our cake! I think I have it in my head already (simple but effective...). Now, to decide on flavours... :)
