Not a time of year that jumps to mind when the word Wedding is mentioned, but what better time of year for a family celebration is there? Basingstoke wedding professionals have some ideas for your festive wedding…

Christmas Themed Wedding Flowers

Paula who creates some wonderful wedding flower arrangements all year round, suggests that a perfect winter bouquet would have beautiful red grandprix roses, hypericum berries and skimmia. For her, Christmas time has the most beautiful flowers! If red isn’t your thing, then how about lime green orchids with black baccara roses for a striking bouquet combination.

Gemma the wedding stationer uses for her Christmas invites and table settings, gold and silver ribbons, she has also been busy making bauble shaped place cards. She suggests naming tables after Christmas themes and using these images on table plans. Another great tip from her that also saves money, is to send your Save the date cards combined with Christmas cards!

Christmas Wedding Bouquet

Wine Devine recommends the Christmas tipple of Rubis.  Its is an indulgent blend of fortified red with a premium chocolate flavour. You can drink as a liqueur or as a dessert wine with chocolate puddings or drizzled over ice cream!

Paul Smith is playing hard over Christmas, he is performing his regular slots at Tylney Hall Hotel on Christmas Day and Boxing day with singer joining him to perform some Christmas Carols.  His Christmas Weddings will have him playing the Piano, the saxophone and clarinet!  Performing a huge range of work from Artie Shaw to Michael Bublé, a huge range of gentle ballads, pop or full on swing improvisations.

And lastly, what can be more festive than snow at Christmas? In Hampshire at the moment metcheck.comp are saying there is a 10 percent chance of snow on Christmas Day so you never know!

Work by Trevor Cruickshank

The prestigious Salon Culinaire International De Londres at Hotelympia in London, runs every two years, giving experts in lots of different fields the chance to compete with the best of the best in one of the highest and most recognised awards in the industry.

Work by Trevor Cruickshank

Trevor entered three different pieces and his handmade sugar mask was judged to be the best!

Work by Trevor Cruickshank

Our congratulations go to Trevor and his fine work which you can have at your wedding, call him on 07593 145969 to discuss your Wedding Day on or visit his websites cruickshankscakes.com / cruickshankscatering.com.

Trevor Cruickshank is an award winning Wedding Cake maker. With over 13 years of experience, he makes tradional and modern cakes for weddings in and around Basingstoke. Cruickshanks Cakes 07593 145969 cruickshankscakes@hotmail.co.uk www.cruickshankscakes.com

On Sunday you will be able to buy dresses with massive discounts, see and sample Trevor’s fine Wedding Cakes which are again available with some huge discounts, especially for early bookings!

The event will be held at
Ridgeway Centre – Map
Blackdown Close,
Buckskin
Basingstoke
RG22 5BN

For more information talk to Jayne Ann ( 01256 406650 )  and Trevor Cruickshank ( 07593 145969).

Gather around the radio

Starting at around 11.30 am he will be talking about his cakes and catering business with the host.  Anne will be tasting some of his cakes so listen in to hear how lovely they are.

Trevor Cruickshank is an award winning Wedding Cake maker. With over 13 years of experience, he makes tradional and modern cakes for weddings in and around Basingstoke. Cruickshanks Cakes 07593 145969 cruickshankscakes@hotmail.co.uk www.cruickshankscakes.com

During the hour long program, you can phone in and ask the Basingstoke Wedding Cake Maker questions about his art and he will be giving advice and tips on cooking and catering, pastry and wedding cake making.

You can Listen Live to the program on your radio 95.4FM / 104.1FM or your computer.

Trevor Cruickshank is an award winning Wedding Cake maker. With over 13 years of experience, he makes tradional and modern cakes for weddings in and around Basingstoke. Cruickshanks Cakes 07593 145969 cruickshankscakes@hotmail.co.uk www.cruickshankscakes.com

Cruickshanks Wedding Cake Sale

Book your Wedding Cake on-line and have it delivered to your venue. Your cake can be any flavour you want from vanilla to chocolate.

Cruickshanks Wedding Cake Sale

You can see the actual sale prices on the cruickshankscakes.com site.  The sale wont last for ever so book now!

Trevor Cruickshank is an award winning Wedding Cake maker. With over 13 years of experience, he makes traditional and modern cakes for weddings in and around Basingstoke. Cruickshanks Cakes 07593 145969 cruickshankscakes@hotmail.co.uk www.cruickshankscakes.com

Trevor Cruickshank has won four awards to date for his stunning cakes, the latest being at the NEC Food Show 2007.

A Wedding Cake by Cruickshank’s Cakes

Trevor has made cakes of all descriptions for customers from all walks of life, from the couple round the corner to major celebrities.  His cake designs have been published in magazines such as Hampshire Life and Wedding Cake – a design source.

Traditional and Modern Wedding Cakes By Trevor Cruickshank

When one thinks of a wedding cake, one immediately thinks of a fruit cake with white icing, maybe two or three tiers and decorated with flowers.  Whilst this style of cake will always remain popular there are plenty of other styles that Cruickshank’s Cakes can offer you.

Wedding Cakes by Cruickshanks Cakes

The contemporary version of the traditional style of cake might feature specific colours and detailed sugar decoration to match the scheme and style of the wedding.

Another alternative to the tiered cake is the Fairy wedding cake (where each guest receives their own individual wedding cake) or maybe the Croquembouch (a fabulous French creation of choux pastry filled with garnish and decorated with chocolate), especially effective if you intend to serve the wedding cake as a dessert.

Croquembouch Wedding Cake

What ever type of wedding cake you are looking for, talk to Cruickshanks Cakes who can make your ideas into a really special cake.

Trevor Cruickshank is an award winning Wedding Cake maker. With over 13 years of experience, he makes tradional and modern cakes for weddings in and around Basingstoke. Cruickshanks Cakes 07593 145969 cruickshankscakes@hotmail.co.uk www.cruickshankscakes.com