Is it the aptly named passion fruit? Nope. It’s actually the pomegranate, according to Greek God Hades…
The Paradise by Way of Kensal Green– The Blue Room. Photo by Sophie Lake Photography
And the pomegranate was the subject of a recent project I had the honour of taking part in recently. The super talented Keeneda from Events by Keenda invited me to make a dessert table for a sytled shoot with the pomegranate as it’s main inspiration, set to take place at the amazing pub wedding venue of The Paradise by Way of Kensal Green. The venue is a rabbit warren of different levels, rooms, quirky décor and provides the back drop of some fabulously distressed colourful walls.
On a fabulous sunny day back in March I set up a dessert table with my vision of the fruit of love. So here is some inspiration for the perfect whimsy dessert table for your wedding day… Photos all by the fabulous Sophie Lake Photography.
A three tier cake was the main event of the dessert table. To serve up to 80 people as a dessert, I designed this cake with a more cosy wedding with a limited guest list. It features two fondant marble tiers and one ombre buttercream tier featuring strong reds inspired by the pomegranate. The flowers and foliage, provided by Gaynor at give it a rustic and whimsy charm and make it perfectly blend in with that exposed brickwork wall.
These mini golden pomegranate cake truffles were an extra to go with the cake. And, of course, the inside was red velvet to echo that strong red colour from the pomegranate.
The semi naked cake look is still with us, so these mini red velvet cakes with gold tints really ass to the rustic look, for guests who aren’t keen on that thick layer of icing.
And if you’re wondering about the cake stands, these were all handmade by me. My bespoke service is getting busier and busier, so let me know if you have a question about cake stands to suit any cake. I’ll be happy to advise.
A host of suppliers collaborated to make this shoot what it is…
Photographer Sophie Lake Photography
Concept, Coordination & Styling Events by keenda
Videographer Yulia Videographer
Shoot assistant Purple Mint Events
Venue Paradise By Way Kensal Green
Stationery White Olive Design Studio
Florist Enfleur Flower Design
Cake maker Malarkey Cakes
Tableware Classic Crockery
Props hire/Cotton runner & napkins Party Squared Weddings
LED candles and Mr & Mrs Lights The Event Hire
HMUA Storme Make up Artist
Bride model Kelly Marie Wheeler Dancer
Groom model Christian Corker
Dresses Halo and Wren Bridal
Leather Jacket @scritto.co.uk
Wedding Shoes lawashoes
Hair accessories edenbstudio
Grooms wear peter_posh_official via David’s formal wear
Macramé Backdrop halfhitchmacrame
Ribbons katecullenstyle
Inspired? I am! Get in touch for more info on cakes like this for your big day. Rustic charm isn’t restricted to countryside or barn weddings. This amazing urban venue proves that you really can have your rustic, whimsy, urban wedding cake, and eat it.
K x
