The buzzword when it comes to the 2020s wedding is without doubt “personality.” Couples are seeking to reflect their characters in every inch of their special day, making it a unique experience for them and their guests, as well as an all-out celebration of their love. And rightly so!
One aspect you can use to achieve this with aplomb is your cake. In fact, today’s big-day bakes are works of art – showstopping centrepieces. You get to have a say on everything from the flavour to the topper, so have fun and go wild! We talked to the region’s experts to get you started on your journey to sweet success.
"We love to personalise our cakes by copying the lace detail in a bride's dress, or making delicate sugar flowers that replicate the bridal bouquet." – Alison Roberts, Alison Loves to Bake
"With modern wedding cakes, it really is anything goes - you can break all the rules!" – Kate Tynan, Little Button Bakery.
"Use your wedding stationery as a base for your cake's design. Add a personalised monogram, hand paint some details from the invitation or add colour and textural elements to bring everything together." – Kate, Little Button Bakery
"For couples who want to express their fun-loving sides, without losing the elegance of the design, we love to hide objects such as potion bottles, pet figurines or monopoly pieces amongst the sugar flowers or to include badges and logos in piped lacework." – Alison, Alison Loves to Bake
"Extra tall tiers are set to be a top trend. Square tiers have also made a comeback and incorporating textural elements to mimic natural material, such as stone and marble, is becoming huge." – Kate, Little Button Bakery
"Try to tie the season into your cake's flavours. Fruity, fresh choices for spring and summer weddings or more warming, rich flavours work brilliantly for autumn and winter nuptials." – Kate, Little Button Bakery
"Your wedding cake can be a fantastic opportunity to tie together multiple elements of your wedding day. Think theme colours and sugar flowers that replicate those in your bouquets or button holes." – Nicola Thomas, Boutique Bakery
"Wedding cakes don't have to be iced in white or pastel hues anymore. Try adding some bold colours or metallics to your design." – Kate, Little Button Bakery
"In the last few years more and more couples are choosing a fully-themed wedding cake, reflecting books, films and hobbies. If you're brave enough to adorn every tier with themed imagery, you can be sure that people will still be talking about your cake in years to come." – Alison, Alison Loves to Bake
"A deep midnight blue or even black cake is the perfect choice for the couple looking to achieve a wow factor. Metallics are also popular, with a shift back to more traditional gold and silver tones, which are particularly elegant for winter dates." – Nicola Thomas, Boutique Bakery
Perfect Wedding or Perfect Post? Gen Z Couples Feeling the Pressure
Wedding planning has always come with its pressures, but for Gen Z couples in 2026, the landscape has changed. Social media has transformed what should be a joyful, shared experience into a high-stakes performance. Scrolling Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest can turn inspiration into comparison, pushing couples to measure their plans against celebrity weddings, curated feeds, and friends' picture-perfect posts. Grace Loves Lace, the Australian bridal brand known for effortless, movement-friendly dresses, has partnered with relationship therapist Amanda Lambros, who has over 25 years' experience, to explore how couples can navigate these pressures and enjoy the planning journey without burning out.
READ ARTICLE
One in seven couples choose sleep over sex on their wedding night
As the UK's spring and summer wedding season begins, new research by Mattress Online suggests the traditional idea of a passion-filled wedding night doesn't always match reality, with one in six couples (15%) saying they did not have sex after their big day. To understand why, the bed experts also asked survey respondents what their reasoning was behind this. They also provided additional insight on the idea of the "wedding night" from Relationship Expert, Jenni Trent Hughes. The findings show that exhaustion was by far the most common factor, with more than two in five (44%) of couples saying they were simply too tired after the celebrations. As weddings often involve early starts, long days, emotional highs, and late nights, rest is a more realistic priority than romance once newlyweds are in bed.
READ ARTICLE
Common wedding planning mistakes that can ruin your photos, according to a photographer
From rushed timelines to crammed shot lists, planning can have a big impact on how your wedding photos turn out. With the average UK wedding now costing £21,990, couples are investing heavily in a single day, with photography alone typically costing around £1,500, and often making up around 10% of the total budget. Behind that cost is far more than just the day itself. Photographers will often take between 5,000 and 7,000 images, narrowing these down to around 650–800 final shots,
READ ARTICLE
World Cocktail Day: The Hen Party Drinks Everyone’s Ordering
World Cocktail Day 2026 lands on 13th May, marking over two centuries since the word "cocktail" first appeared in print back in 1806. What started as a simple mix of spirits, sugar, water and bitters has evolved into a global culture of creativity and an absolute essential for hen parties. Leading hen party company, Hen Party Deals gives us the lowdown on the most popular hen party cocktails right now and how to make them at home if you're planning your own celebration.
