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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‘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 )About the Author
Mich Turner’s pioneering work in the world of creative cake decoration means she is often described as the queen of couture cakes. She originally trained as a Food Scientist and was Patisserie Buyer at Harvey Nichols before founding her hugely successful Little Venice Cake Company in 1999. Mich’s bespoke classic and contemporary creations have graced the table of her Majesty the Queen, Madonna, Pierce Brosnan, Paul McCartney, Cheryl Cole and David Beckham. It’s no wonder then that Vogue, Tatler and Stella magazines regularly feature her delicious designs. Mich has also been a consultant to numerous TV shows, including Heston Blumenthal’s Feast, Rachel Allen’s Bake!, Kirstie’s Homemade Home and of course her own series, Couture Cakes. As a leading authority on special occasion cakes, Mich runs successful masterclasses around the world aimed at all levels of ability. She was Harpers Bazaar and Chanel Entrepreneur of the Year 2006 and is the author of four highly successful books: Spectacular Cakes (best Dessert Book, Gourmand World Cookbook Awards), Fantastic Party Cakes, Couture Wedding Cakes and Cake Masterclass (best book for food professionals, Gourmand World Cookbook Awards). Little Venice Cake Company Celebration Cakes are available under licence in Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Tesco, providing the opportunity to sample the luxury of LVCC at a price point all can afford. LVCC already provides couture cakes exclusively for Harrods. In 2010 Mich was awarded an MBE for her outstanding services to the Catering Industry and in 2011, Little Venice Cake Company launched a new international range of cake baking and decorating equipment and Mich launched a range of edibles in conjunction with Silver Spoon. Both ranges are set to expand in 2012.
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29 of 29 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!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By M. Chenier
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.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Cake Lady
Format:Hardcover
I have never been a big fan of Mich Turners previous books, I only ever browsed them, so decided to get this from the Library as well. However, within 2 hours I had returned it to the Library and ordered it from Amazon. I didnt even keep hold of it, I wanted to wait for my own copy. The recipes are lovely and clearly explained, but the best bit is Mich letting you into her secrets and technics, letting you know how she achieves certain results and created original works of art. There are plenty of ideas to try, whatever level you are. I am a Cake Dec tutor and can see things for me and my students to have a go at.
This book is a must. Keep it on the coffee table, read it in bed, use it to create wonders, just enjoy it!
This book is a must. Keep it on the coffee table, read it in bed, use it to create wonders, just enjoy it!
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Beautiful!
Mitch Turner is such a talented cake designer, this book show cases some of her wonderful creations. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Natobi
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perfect
i just love this book, it has excellent step by step guides for making magnificant cakes :) what a great buy
Published 8 months ago by nikki
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Fabulous ...
If like my wife looking for ideas and inspiration to develop own skills a cracking book with lots of very well conceived designs and usefull information. Read more
Published 9 months ago by NickF
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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 13 months ago by pinkclaire
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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 14 months ago by J. Rolfe
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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 15 months ago by Jules C
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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 16 months ago by Mary Seacole
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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 20 months ago by Shirleygirl
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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 23 months ago by A. Lucas
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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.
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