Having arrived at the most exciting part of planning your wedding, choosing a wedding cake has its equal share of fun and stress.

Wedding cake designs are no longer plain and simple; nowadays the sky is the limit when it comes to wedding cake designs. From trendy naked cakes designed with real flowers to really extravagant novelty cakes.

Choosing a wedding cake isn’t always easy, as the culinary artists of Granny Mouse Country House & Spa emphasize, and differ in shape, size, flavour, tiers, décor, icing, toppers … there are many things to consider, which can be daunting.

The most important thing to remember is your wedding cake should reflect you as a couple and fit in with the theme of the wedding. Don’t get a monster of a cake if there are only a few guests – being wasteful is not on the agenda.

Granny Mouse’s guide to choosing your perfect wedding cake will most certainly take the stress out of this part of your wedding:

1. Find a great baker, someone you know who can create a style of cake you are looking for.
2. Get the right size for the number of guests you have invited. If it’s an intimate wedding, then the cake doesn’t need to be tiered as opposed to a grand big wedding.
3. What is your favourite flavour? Is it chocolate, vanilla or something more exotic?
4. What type of cakes do you like? Fluffy like a chiffon cake? Maybe a fruit cake? Soft sponge? Or maybe a savoury style, like cheesecake?
5. What about a novelty cake, especially for the creatives? It could be a movie you both loved or a favourite place e.g. seaside theme.
6. If you are more traditional, some sugar coated flowers that match the bridal gown is an option.
7. For the more modern couple, why not have a variety of flavours which will surprise and delight your guests.
8. Many couples are also taking to the trend of mini cakes, and these can be easily transported and a great option for guests who want to take a treat home with them.
9. Icings can take on many options, so think about the weather, as they are quite delicate and you don’t want the cake sitting out in the heat where the icing will melt off. Other icing options include buttercream, fondant, whipped cream, ganache, and so much more.

If you are still unsure, just know that the culinary artists at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa will certainly be able to provide you with great ideas and advice for your wedding cake, and you won’t be disappointed.

You’ve found the partner, you’ve got the ring, but now you need the perfect venue. We have just the place; Granny Mouse Country House & Spa. Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, a big bash, a picnic-style wedding or a formal banquet, the Mouse House has put together the ultimate package to suit your budget.

Situated in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Granny Mouse is genuinely one of the most romantic wedding destinations, offering a stunning wedding chapel seating 120 guests, with sweeping views of the Caversham Valley, a number of reception venues to choose from, and a bevy of staff to assist you with all of your planning, and on hand on the day to heed your every whim.

For only R100 000, Granny Mouse have put together the wedding package of your dreams. This package provides for a maximum of 80 guests, and includes a 3 course lunch or dinner for the wedding reception, the honeymoon suite, breakfast for the bridal couple after their honeymoon night at the Bistro.

That’s not all!! This package also includes the chapel, reception venue and deck, round table seating for 10 guests per table, all the trimmings (tablecloths, chair covers, glassware), easel, bar staff, waiters, dedicated banqueting and floor manager, set number of bottles of red and white wines selected by Granny Mouse team, bubbly, as well as soft drinks, coffee, tea and a generator to ensure the party continues even when the rest of the country goes off.

Not included is any form of décor for tables or venues, any furniture changes, additional hired items, DJ, pastor or marriage official, photographer or videographer and their equipment, and accommodation outside of the wedding couple.

This amazing offer is available from February 2023 – November 2023.

T&C’s apply and can be subject to change without notice, subject to availability, minimum requirement of 40 guests and maximum of 120 persons (Package is quoted on 80 persons).

To find out more go to www.grannymouse.co.za to view all the details.