Ballet Inspired Five Tier Wedding Cake with Ruffles, Ribbons and Blush Roses

One of the big trends for 2017 is ballet inspired weddings. Whether it's using the ribbons or ruffles, the beautiful feminine colours or something totally different, I can see why this is becoming more popular!

Here's a new design, with a ruffle base tier, alternating pink and ivory tiers and blush roses, finished with a luxurious satin ribbon. And I'm a huge fan of larger cakes, so I made it five tiers. Because I can. :)

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Unicorn Cake - Definitely a 2017 Trend!!

I was lucky enough to be asked to make a birthday cake by my friend Lynette who owns Elenor Rose Bridal in Huddersfield. Her little girl Lola is crazy for unicorns, so I couldn't wait to make this cake for her!! A double height 7" round vanilla cake, covered with white chocolate ganache and buttercream for the mane.

I adored making this cake - here's hoping I get to make some more 😊🦄

Alice in Wonderland Inspired Wedding Cake

I love Lewis Carroll and his amazing stories of Alice, so was really inspired to create this Alice in Wonderland wedding cake with a bit of a glam touch!

With a gold sequin tier, edible lace and handmade sugar roses, this cake is whimsical yet glamorous, proving that themed wedding cakes don't have to be tacky. It even features a handmade sugar teacup and saucer as a topper, with sugar roses nestled inside.

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Semi-Naked Wedding Cake with Edible Gold...

Semi-naked cakes are still a huge trend in the world of wedding cakes, presumably because there are so many ways to decorate them!

For this event, I created a bit of a combination, with one tier being traditionally iced then two semi-naked cake tiers sat on top. These were dusted with edible gold leaf to tie in with the gold lustre on the bottom tier, which was displayed on a tree stump adorned with lots of foliage. I went on a foraging mission to my friend Jane from Woo B Woo who kindly provided me with some fresh flowers to decorate it with too.

I'd seen (probably on Pinterest, though I forget where!) a golden hoop back drop and wanted to create my own as a display piece for this cake. One afternoon I went on a bit of a mad scavenger hunt and finally found a child's hula hoop. I then peeled all the horrible shiny stripy glitteryness off, sprayed it gold using some specialist paint spray and ta-da! I had a gold hoop. My very clever husband attached it to a block of wood for me so it would stand up unaided, and I decorated it with some fresh flowers and some foliage from my garden including rosemary and ivy. Doesn't it look fabulous!? I can see this making a lot more outings with me :)

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Spring Wedding Fairs for White Rose Cake Design!

Photo by Stevie Jay Photography (www.steviejayphotography.co.uk)

So we've finalised the fairs we're hoping to exhibit our cakes at this year, and they are as follows:

12 February 2017 - Standedge Tunnel, Marsden, Huddersfield

Join us for the wedding fair on the 12th February 2017, 12pm-3pm. This beautiful, unique venue currently holds wedding receptions, overlooking the canal and grounds. 

Exhibitors and staff will be available on the day to discuss your wedding plans with you.
There's FREE ENTRY, FREE PARKING and a FREE GOODY BAG - to the first 40 brides-to-be!

26 February 2017 - Halifax Hall, Sheffield

12noon-4pm. Free Admission. Free Goodie Bag for the first 50 engaged couples through the door (one per couple).


26 February 2017 - Tapton Hall, Sheffield
11am til 3pm


3 March 2017 - The Arches, Halifax
Wedding Showcase Evening, 7pm til 10pm. 

4 March 2017 - The Bridal Market in Leeds Kirkgate Market
10am til 4pm - This unique wedding fair allows newlyweds to sell their luxury wedding decor and attire to brides to be. Over 100 preloved & ex sample bridal gowns go on sale at each event along with preloved and handmade wedding decorations such as centre pieces, veils, tiaras, shoes and accessories.

With changing rooms onsite, brides can try before they buy. 
We will have 30+ exhibitors which will include a mixture of hand picked wedding professionals and newlyweds selling their luxury preloved wedding decor, dresses, accessories and much more.
Live entertainment.
Bridal catwalks


12 March 2017 - Durker Roods Hotel, Meltham, Holmfirth
11-4pm Come see us and other amazing suppliers at Durker Roods Hotel's wedding fair/open day.

30 April 2017 - Indie Sheffield Wedding Fair, Burton Road, Sheffield
11am til 4pm 

The Indie Wedding Fair is a curated collection of independent and style savvy wedding businesses hosted within 92 Burton Road, a 7500 sq.ft warehouse on the edge of Kelham Island and in the heart of gritty, industrial Sheffield.


There will be streetfood, great chat, tunes, and good vibes. A fine example of how a wedding fair should be...
FREE Early Bird Tickets are available now (so please let us know you're coming & spread the word far and wide) ....or you can go VIP for a bargain £7 which includes a glass of fizz and a tat-free goody bag.


We're sooo excited to be given the chance to showcase our wedding cakes at these events, which all promise to be amazing! Hopefully we'll see you at one of them? 

Naked Cake with Foliage and Greenery

Naked cakes are one of my favourite types of wedding cake. They are so versatile! They can be dressed with flowers, foliage, berries - pretty much anything. These photos were taken at the Leeds Kirkgate Market by the super talented Stevie Jay Photography (www.steviejayphotography.co.uk) . 

The cake moved around a few times, and looked fab set on the table and on the ground amongst the amazing styled set from (www.styling.farm). Go check out these amazing suppliers if you need wedding photography or venue styling x

Pantone Colour of the Year 2017 Greenery Inspired Wedding Cake

When the gurus of all things colour Pantone announced their Colour of the Year 2017 was Greenery, I was super excited to see how this could be translated into the world of wedding cakes. A few of my industry friends collaborated on a live photoshoot which happened at The Bridal Affair's Wedding Affair at Kirkgate Market, Leeds, and I was thrilled to be asked to provide a cake, and what better style of cake than one which tied in with the theme of Greenery?! When I think of Greenery I think of foliage, freshness and liveliness, which I hope comes across in this cake. Images below are by me and the much better ones are by Stevie Jay Photography (https://steviejayphotography.co.uk) Styling by Mode For... Events (www.modeforevents.co.uk/)

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Three Tier Naked Cake with Fresh Flowers in Purples and Lilacs

I was thrilled to receive some professional images from the amazing Zoe Ann Photography (www.zoeann.net) of Kayleigh's wedding cake we created back in September. Kayleigh had asked for a three tier naked cake to be decorated with stunning fresh flowers from her florist, Jane aka the Woo B Woo Fairy (www.woobwoo.com). All set up at the Woodman Inn, Thunderbridge, Huddersfield.

They had a wonderful day and Kayleigh looked stunning. Huge congratulations xx

Winter Wedding Cake

So this cake has everything I love - sugar flowers and sparkle! Featuring a sparkly middle tier topped with a sparkly brooch, and with a ring of delicate hand crafted sugar flowers perfect for this season including white roses, anemones and silvery winter foliage.

Thanks for stopping by x

2017 Wedding Cake Trends

Hi! So... it’s December and at this time of year I always get a bit reflective on the year that has gone by and start to feel excited about all the new projects lined up for the new year. I’ve started to think about what trends from the world of weddings will start to filter through to us cake makers, and these are my top 5... 

1 – MARBLE

In keeping with the trend for all things industrial yet organic, marble looks to be big in 2017. It can be subtle or dramatic and is a great way to add some texture to your cake without it being too “in your face”. Team it with some whimsical sugar flowers to soften the look.  

2 – NAKED OR SEMI-NAKED CAKES

These are never going to go out of fashion, and I for one am glad. They’re cakes for eating, for definite, and can be dressed in a variety of ways to suit almost any wedding. Sharp edges to the buttercream on the semi-naked cakes help to modernise the look of the cake, but either way these cakes look stunning, especially paired with fresh flowers.

3 – GREENERY

Sometimes all you need is some beautiful foliage to really set off your scheme. A few olive leaves here, cascade of tropical sugar leaves there, sugar succulents on your cake – there are so many options and this can often work out cheaper than having the more expensive blooms on your cake.

4 – METALLICS

My favourite trend of the moment (rose gold has to be the most beautiful colour out there!). Ideal for adding a touch of luxe to your cake, be it in silver or gold or go modern with copper, rose gold or bronze. Ask your cake maker to use lustre for a subtle sheen or go all out with sequins and gold or silver leaf for a dramatic yet luxurious look. Use toppers to bring in the colours for a more subtle nod to the trend.

5 – FLORAL

Floral wedding dresses are set to be big in 2017 and this style could easily be incorporated into your wedding cake. Whether it’s handpainted watercolour detail, sugar flowers or beautiful fresh florals, flowers are an essential part of any wedding and are a stunning addition to your wedding cake.

I am still seeing my brides wanting cakes with elegant lace detailing and dessert tables are starting to get more popular too – I mean, why have one cake when you can have three, plus some macarons, cookies, cupcakes etc? Whatever style of cake you go for, make sure it’s what you as a couple envisage for your day. This is YOUR day, so have your cake (and eat it!) however you’d like.

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Pink and Blue Drippy Birthday Cake

Here's a little birthday cake I made just for my sister's birthday. My daughter helped me decorate it, so a lot of love went into this :)

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Allotment Themed 75th Birthday Cake

I was contacted by my customer who wanted to have a special cake for his wife's birthday which reflected her love of gardening. I love making cakes like this (they appeal to my love of all things intricate and small) so here's a mini allotment, in the form of a chocolate cake :)

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Three tier rustic floral wreath wedding cake

Here's a beautiful rustic wedding cake finished with a floral wreath  comprising sugar David Austin roses, lavender, hydrangea and leaves.

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Four Tier Marble and Silver Wedding Cake

A four tier cake with a cascade of sugar roses and peonies with the extra glamorous touch of silver leaf. The marble tier adds structure and solidity to an otherwise very feminine design.

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Three Tier Naked Cake with Fresh Flowers

Here's a cake we delivered to The Woodman Inn for Kayleigh's wedding. Three tiers of lemon sponge adorned with the most beautiful real flowers provided by wedding florist extraordinaire Jane from Woo B Woo (www.woobwoo.com).

For more of our cakes, pop by to our facebook page www.facebook.com/whiteroseweddingcakes or follow us on instagram @whiterosecakedesign. We hope to see you soon!

Rustic Buttercream Wedding Cake with Sugar Flowers

Liz and Ed got married at Casa in Brighouse which is a beautiful lakeside venue with a simply stunning function suite. They chose a rustic buttercream wedding cake adorned with sugar flowers in whites and ivories and a touch of pale green foliage. Displayed on our rustic log stump cake stand and then placed on a fabulous old vintage dresser.

For more of our cakes, pop by to our facebook page www.facebook.com/whiteroseweddingcakes or follow us on instagram @whiterosecakedesign. We hope to see you soon!

Lion King 5th Birthday Cake

Here's a cake we created for Jeannie, a friend of my daughter, who turned 5 recently. She LOVES the Lion King, so we created a special Lion King cake for her. Totally edible, including the handmade Simba topper.

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Three Tier Blossoms Wedding Cake

This cake created for Emma and Danny for their wedding at Pennine Manor Hotel, Huddersfield. The staff there are so helpful - it's a great place if you're looking for a wedding venue.

We created a three tier cake with a faux top tier, with each tier being covered in delicate ivory blossom applique. The separators were finished with ribbon to tie in with the couple's colour scheme and the whole cake was topped with edible characters of the bride and groom, made from modelling chocolate.

Massive congratulations to Emma and Danny xx

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Diamond Wedding Anniversary Cake

60 years of marriage is DEFINITELY something to celebrate! Here's a simple gift style cake we created to celebrate that happy milestone.

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