Claire Hansen of North Somerset-based Claire Hansen Cakes (www.clairehansencakes.com) says: Springtime always means flowers to me; the first blooms of the year bringing with them brightness and joyful colour after the cosy darkness of winter. To bring a fresh, seasonal touch to your big-day bake, your cake designer and florist can work together to create something really special. The incredible blooms pictured here, supplied by Posee Floral Designs, perfectly encapsulate the spirit and beauty of the season and add a playful, light feeling of spring to the overall design with their candy colours. I also used a clear middle tier to add a dimension of light and air to the design, which reminds me of the feeling of a fresh spring breeze on the skin.
Find out more about bringing a touch of springtime freshness to your wedding day in our Hot Topic feature in the current issue, free to download at www.yourbristolsomerset.wedding/free-download
“Don't be constrained by tradition or do something just because you think you have to. Stick with your vision as much as you possibly can, budget permitting. You may find yourself receiving a lot of input and ideas from well-meaning friends and family members, but this can make you second guess what you've planned and making compromises to please others. But, try not to. The wedding might still look lovely, but is won't be yours."- Vickie, Sage & Belle, https://sageandbelle.co.uk
For more planning tips, check out our Planning SOS feature in the current issue of Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding, free to download at www.yourbristolsomerset.wedding/free-download
“Personally I don't agree with Alanis Morrisette's mid-nineties hit Ironic where she states that basically it's a shame if it rains on your wedding day. We're notorious as a country for our weather predictability throughout any of the seasons, so why not embrace whatever gets thrown at us? Yes, to those brollies. Yes, to those cool shades (just remember to take them off for some shots so we can see those lovely eyes). And yes, to fluffy capes and coats. We've got this!” – Em, Em & Woz Photography, https://emwoz.co
