Claire is due to marry my cousin, so is also becoming family with her upcoming nuptials and is the inspiration for my first blog. Claire is gluten intolerant and I want to show you that this is no reason not to still have a fabulous cake.
There are bakeries which will create a gluten free version of a traditional wedding cake. Most good bakers will offer a gluten free alternative to their usual recipes. I found some great examples at
www.bespokebakery.co.uk/ and www.maisiefantaisie.co.uk/ . The cakes of of Maisie Fantaisie are the cakes many brides dream of! With a cake like this, you would be following in the steps of Chelsea Clinton - she reportedly had a five tier gluten free wedding cake.
However if Maisie Fantaisie is a little out of budget with their couture creations, don't dismiss them entirely. Take a look at www.cupcakewrappers.com/. These would be a great choice for those couples who wanted to venture into the realms of homemade. Their inspiration gallery will provide you with some delightful ideas for some really special cupcakes. Their wrapper designs vary from quirky and retro to cute and romantic, so there will be something to suit every taste.
If homemade isn't your first option then why not try www.glutenfreedelices.co.uk/. Here you will find some lovely gluten free cakes. Fairy cakes jewelled with glace cherries, heart shaped chocolate brownies and chocolate cupcakes to name but a few. Why not use a variety of these cakes to create a fete style cake stall. This is great way of incorporating a selection of cakes and also keeps the costs down.
Meringues are a great alternative to cakes for those who are gluten free (or who have gluten free guests). There are some lovely miniatures at www.theminiaturebakery.com/ . These are bite size and totally delicious! If you don't want these as a cake alternative, they could also be a cute idea as a favour for your guests. If miniature isn't quite your style, then maybe luxury dark chocolate meringues would be a better choice. www.meringues.co.uk/ offer a bespoke service and would be able to create something tailor made to your tastes.
Last, but by no means least is a French classic - the macaroon. Add a touch of Parisian glamour to proceedings with these French treats. A tower of these pastel coloured delights would make a simply fabulous cake alternative. The best of these can be found at www.laduree.fr/ www.paul-uk.com/ and www.lamaisonduchocolat.co.uk However if you fancy a trial run and an excuse to indulge, why not try www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/recipes/multicoloured-macaroons - you can then try to create your own centrepiece for your big day. C'est Magnifique!
Happy Planning! x
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