Louise Rowley from Elegant Cake Designs by Lou reveals how you can incorporate the season into your big-day cake

Autumn is a great season, and you can easily capture the essence of it through your colour scheme.

Have simple but elegant sugar flowers cascading down the side of the cake in rich autumnal colours.

Bark epitomises the season, and it makes a beautiful addition to any bake.

Fabrics such as hessian and twine lend themselves well to this time of year, so why not incorporate some of these into your design?

If you prefer a simple design, you could look at the oh-so popular naked bake and decorate it with seasonal fruits.

Try to get creative with the flavours too! Look at sticky toffee pudding or opt for chocolate orange – yum!

To find out more about Louise visit www.elegantcakedesignsbylou.co.uk