77399-8WEDDING cakes are still very much in demand according to Sugar Celebrations. The cake-making company, of Faringdon Road, is providing a three-tier wedding cake for our Bride of the Year competition.

And, cake maker Carole Stafford, 58, is delighted her magic mixture will be eaten at the wedding.

Sugar Celebrations has been whisking up cake mixes for the last 19 years.

Mrs Stafford said: "We've been involved in the competition for three years and I really enjoy it."

Samantha Moaby and Paul Webb, both 32, of Archer Close, Kingsdown, have chosen a traditional fruit cake, with white icing.

But Mrs Stafford doesn't believe in plain cakes.

She said: "I'm going to pipe all of the icing on and then make pink and cream iced roses for the decoration."

The cake making process is a long one.

First each tier is made and then it is left for days before the marzipan can be added.

The next step is to ice the cake and then to add the decoration, which can be tricky and time-consuming.

Mrs Stafford said: "We do all kinds of wedding cakes. You wouldn't believe some of the designs we are asked for.

"But, one of the most popular now is a chocolate cake.

"Samantha was great. She was so enthusiastic so she was a great person to work with."

Samantha, a part-time sales assistant said: "I'm really pleased with the cake. They were really helpful."

What our lucky couple can expect on their big day

Samantha and Paul will have all their photographs taken by the Evening Advertiser who will produce a package of photographs worth £400.

The Goddard Arms Hotel in Old Town is providing a reception, evening reception, drinks package and accommodation worth £3,500.

A three-tier wedding cake worth £380 will be produced by Sugar Celebrations.

A pack of hand-designed wedding invitations, thank you cards and RSVP cards with menus and place cards by Select Office Supplies worth £250

Wood Street jewellers Deacons have agreed to supply wedding rings to the value of £300.

The lucky couple will also get a £400 balloon package from Smiles Party World Decorating Service

£250 worth of flowers will be provided by George Lesley Flowers

A bridal car from Dangerfield worth £150

Tiaras by Lynette is offering a stunning tiara worth £120

Moss Bros supply suits worth £500 for the groom and best man

Sharron Whiteley will do the bride's hair and make-up which is worth £250

The handmade wedding dress and two bridesmaids dresses which are worth £1,500 come from the creative fashions of Silks based at Hillside Park, in Swindon.