In the off-peak season it is always a delight to take part in some inspirational wedding editorial shoots, when teams of vendors can get together to be creative, network and generally also have some fun. When luxury destination wedding videographer Emma K Films got in touch over the summer to ask if I would like to create a cake for a Luxury Irish Castle Wedding shoot at Luttrelstown Castle Resort in October, it was a definite yes from me

There are many articles and discussions on what the price of a wedding cake is or what budget you should allocate. But in considering this, what the value of a wedding cake is and what it adds to a wedding day may not always be considered fully, with the budget allocation for a cake often down the list of priorities.  In this blog post I am sharing a few reflections on what value a wedding cake brings to a wedding day and why it is hence worth paying for.

'Should I make the wedding cake?' is a question that is sometimes asked by some brides and grooms who have a love of baking as a hobby. Similarly, close relatives often consider offering to bake a couple's cake as their way of participating in and helping with the wedding day. So is it a good or bad idea to bake your own wedding cake, or bake for a friend or family member?

This chocolate banana cake recipe was born from the presence of overripe bananas in my fruit bowl. In this cake, the overripe bananas add moisture, flavour and a natural sweetness to what is a delicious chocolate cake recipe. The cake is filled with bittersweet tahini ganache, sweet and salty miso carmel, and walnut praline for some crunch. A really delicious cake for a weekend treat!

How much to budget for your wedding cake is a difficult question. Like all aspects of your wedding, there are a huge range of price options available, which reflect variations in the quality, size and detail of the cake itself, as well as the skills and service offered by the wedding cake supplier.

This Lemon Raspberry Almond Cake, uses almond paste in the cake batter to make a quick and easy cake. It is dense and moist, and with the lemon and raspberry, exceedingly delicious.

Today I am sharing some beautiful images of Tim and Aislinn's wedding day at Virginia Park Lodge, captured by Adam and Grace Photography. For this wedding inspiration, it's definitely all in the details!

One of the highlights of working on weddings is receiving images from clients from their wedding day. After months of communication working on the details of their wedding cake, it is delightful to see the cake in the context of the overall style of what is without doubt a joyous life event.

One of the highlights of working on weddings is receiving images from clients from their wedding day. After months of communication working on the details of their wedding cake, it is delightful to see the cake in the context of the overall style of what is without doubt a joyous life event.