Brides

Let Them Eat Cake

Thinking of making your own wedding cake? Then check out the courses that Cakes 4 Fun is running throughout March. On March 18-19, learn how to make a stacked, two-tier suitcase cake with toppers ­ perfect for couples with wanderlust. The two-day intermediate course covers splitting, filling, covering and stacking the cake, plus modelling and paint techniques to decorate the cases and make the bride and groom toppers. The £249 price tag includes all ingredients and equipment. If that doesn't float your boat, other courses include Individually Iced Cakes on March 2 and 11; Wedding Cupcakes on March 20 and 26; and Cookies ­Wedding Favours on March 22 (£99 per class). There's also a Stacked Cigarello Cake class on March 24 for £150. For more information and to book, visit www.cakes4funshop.co.uk

Helen Crockett

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