Ideas for a winter-inspired wedding cake

Credit: www.stuartjamesphoto.co.ukQ – My wife-to-be and I would love to incorporate the time of year into our cake. What do you suggest?

"Winter wonderland weddings can vary depending on if you’re going for a snowy or warm and cosy feel. If you’re going for the latter, you might want to introduce a spray of flowers in deep reds, berries and pine cone or pine leaves (artificial for food safety) with accents of gold leaves, rich coloured bases and textures on the cake.

"Alternatively, for a snowy look, opt for a snowglobe with personalised figures and create a forest with fairylights for a touch of warmth. This will look amazing with a bark effect wood log as the bottom tier with a flower spray and deer antlers made from chocolate."

Samantha Strecker 
Cake expert 
www.cakefantastique.com