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‘Mich is an exceptionally gifted artist. She created a luscious fairytale wedding cake for our special day.' (Keely and Pierce Brosnan )
‘Fantastic ideas from a world class cake maker’ (James Martin )
‘Couture Wedding Cakes will not only inspire you, but will also give you all the information you need to make these cakes yourself. We adored this book, Mich is really inspirational in her approach to cake-making…’ Book of the Month (hotbrandscoolplaces.com )
‘Fantastic ideas from a world class cake maker’ (James Martin )
‘Couture Wedding Cakes will not only inspire you, but will also give you all the information you need to make these cakes yourself. We adored this book, Mich is really inspirational in her approach to cake-making…’ Book of the Month (hotbrandscoolplaces.com )
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Your wedding day is a day you will remember forever, and so it has to be perfect. While dress, flowers and carriages all play their role, when it comes to the reception, the cake will undoubtedly be the star of the show. Now that the days of the obligatory three-tier, white-iced fruit cake are long gone, the cake can be as glamorous, as exciting, as stunning as your imagination allows. From luxurious baroque designs to the most stunning minimalist creations, this collection of Mich Turner’s amazing wedding cakes will inspire any bride-to-be. Whether you want an exquisitely regal cake, with a beautiful tear-drop design combined with tightly packed roses; a more lush, almost sculpted, concoction of sweeping fans of white chocolate interspersed with real flowers; a chic and sweetly pretty hand-painted floral design; or a tiered arrangement of tri-coloured individual cakes, each topped with a rose, there is a tantalising collection here. Mich also showcases a range of beautiful wedding mementoes, including cookies, tiny cakes and favours. Divided into eight chapters, covering a full spectrum of classic, creative and contemporary styles, Couture Wedding Cakes will not only inspire you but will also give you all the information you need to make these cakes yourself. Whether you choose a romantic, fairytale-like cake, a chic number that is style itself or a show-stopping confection of chocolate and flowers, you will be guided step-by-step through all the stages to create a breathtaking wedding cake that will be admired by all.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Any one who has any interest in a wedding cake will delight in this book, be they cake maker or bride to be. Mich creates stunning cakes with huge attention to detail and is incredibly skilled in her art. She passes on all her knowledge and gives clear concise instructions to recreate all the designs featured which are influenced by fashion through the last and present century. Recipes are included and I'm delighted to see more quantity guides for various size cakes than in her earlier books. I would buy the book for the chocolate cake recipe alone, it's an amazing taste sensation! Don't miss an opportunity to share the knowledge of a lady who is the top of her game and is prepared to pass on her secrets.
My only negative remark would be towards the use of fresh flowers on cakes. They do look beautiful, but should something sprayed with pesticides come into contact with a food item? The debate will continue I'm sure. Personally, I would only use sugar flowers. Mich does include instructions for sugar lillies and has included entirely edible designs, so those concerned over this issue are catered for.
I highly recommend this title. Well done Mich!
My only negative remark would be towards the use of fresh flowers on cakes. They do look beautiful, but should something sprayed with pesticides come into contact with a food item? The debate will continue I'm sure. Personally, I would only use sugar flowers. Mich does include instructions for sugar lillies and has included entirely edible designs, so those concerned over this issue are catered for.
I highly recommend this title. Well done Mich!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a really good book deserving all the praise written here, whether you are new to the craft, a professional, or a bride seeking inspiration. The quality of the editing is always important I think, and that alone make for a pleasant book to use and refer to, whether you are reading it in bed or using it in the kitchen, as everything in that book is interesting, useful, clearly laid out and generally well put together in a quality but not too glossy book.
Most most of all, there are many designs of cakes to chose from or inspire you and all of these are really beautiful cakes with wide appeal, modern, classy and not always so difficult to achieve - although some are deceivingly difficult and need an experienced and steady hand.
Like other viewers, I note the abundant use of fresh flowers, and I feel that in fact, this only serves to show that it won't works unless the flowers are really amazing in quantity and quality and thus very expensive, meaning it is not always going to be the right solution nor the expected shortcut for the cake maker or the client, over sugar flowers.
The reference pages (recipes, sizes, fillings, setting up, pillars, etc.) are excellent. If you are are student or new to cake decorating, this will not necessarily be a comprehensive bible of all techniques such as piping, flooding, royal icing, flower making etc, (there is a hint of coldness in the explanations but to be fair, Mich has been very generous overall) it covers a fair amount and what it does perhaps show, is how even limited use of these techniques, in a modern way, can make a commercial cake.
Most most of all, there are many designs of cakes to chose from or inspire you and all of these are really beautiful cakes with wide appeal, modern, classy and not always so difficult to achieve - although some are deceivingly difficult and need an experienced and steady hand.
Like other viewers, I note the abundant use of fresh flowers, and I feel that in fact, this only serves to show that it won't works unless the flowers are really amazing in quantity and quality and thus very expensive, meaning it is not always going to be the right solution nor the expected shortcut for the cake maker or the client, over sugar flowers.
The reference pages (recipes, sizes, fillings, setting up, pillars, etc.) are excellent. If you are are student or new to cake decorating, this will not necessarily be a comprehensive bible of all techniques such as piping, flooding, royal icing, flower making etc, (there is a hint of coldness in the explanations but to be fair, Mich has been very generous overall) it covers a fair amount and what it does perhaps show, is how even limited use of these techniques, in a modern way, can make a commercial cake.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Great pictures, great instructions, etc. I also got "Spectacular Cakes" by same author. My advice is DO NOT get both - as they are a repeat of each other. Some of the same cakes show up in both books, recipes are the same. Hard to choose which one I liked better because they were so similar.
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Beautiful cakes
This book has some fabulous idea's for decorating your wedding cakes. Not only that but it also has recipes for a selection of different cakes apart from the usual fruit. Read more
Published 1 month ago by pinkclaire
couture wedding cakes
Bought this book because I love her programme on tv. although I have been decorating cakes for a long time I wanted something special for my own golden wedding cake. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Rolfe
Wow
This is a lovely book, but not for a novice like me. It's what I would like to be!
Beautiful presentation, and photo's to sigh over, (if you like that sort of thing! Read more
Beautiful presentation, and photo's to sigh over, (if you like that sort of thing! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jules C
A really nice book
I really like this book. The instructions are clear and the book is pleasant to look at. Every serious cake maker should have this on their shelf.
Published 4 months ago by Mary Seacole
Tasty Cakes
I was treated to this book and have used it so much, tasty recipes and with clear instructions for increasing cake sizes. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Shirleygirl
A beautiful book
This book was purchased along with another Mich Turner book, Spectacular Cakes. I wish I had only bought this one! Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. Lucas
perfection
What a lovely book. If you're just starting out - or are experienced in cake decorating, this book is for you. Lovely pictures and easy to understand instructions.
Published 12 months ago by Dee
Smashing wedding cake inspiration
A great book for getting ideas for wedding cakes. Some of them are very intricate and not for the faint hearted to try making, but every cake in this book is truly stunning and it... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Leanne
Couture Wedding Cakes
This book is a must for all sugarcrafters making wedding Cakes as it is
such a lovely book with stunning cakes and recipes that work!!
such a lovely book with stunning cakes and recipes that work!!
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. Sm Scott
Beautiful cakes
The cakes in this book are beautiful, plus the receipes make really good cakes, the only minus side is that there isn't a receipe for just a plain cake at the back of the book with... Read more
Published 14 months ago by ET
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