Nanny Sam’s Cakes

16/10/2026

⚓️ A little nautical loveliness… ⛵️

Firstly, apologies for the radio silence this week! 😷 Unfortunately illness decided to knock me off my feet for a few days, so I’ve been a little quieter than usual.

I’m now resurfacing 🤣 and will be catching up with all your lovely enquiries and sharing some of the cakes I’ve been keeping hidden away. Thank you so much for your patience if you’re waiting to hear from me. 💕

And what better one to come back with than this beauty…

A gorgeous three-tier nautical themed wedding cake, delivered to the Bayside Cabin for the celebration of Michael & Robert. ⚓️🤍

Classic white tiers finished with navy ribbon, nautical rope detailing, anchors and portholes — with a cheeky little seagull taking pride of place on top! 🐦😂

And just LOOK at that view! 😍🌊

With the sea and sailing boats right outside the windows, I don’t think we could have found a more perfect setting for this cake if we’d tried. ⛵️⚓️

Congratulations Michael & Robert 🥂🤍
I hope you had the most wonderful celebration and thank you for allowing Nanny Sam’s Cakes to be a small part of your special day.

Nanny Sam xx

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14/10/2026

It’s been a while since I have shared one of these 😳 look at all the chocolate - with prices as they are this would be too expensive to eat 😱

08/10/2026

🤍 Congratulations Mr & Mrs May 🤍

What a beautiful setup at the gorgeous The Alverbank Hotel for the new Mr & Mrs May. 🥂💍

I absolutely loved creating this one! 🤍

A beautifully vintage-inspired heart wedding cake, finished with delicate piped detailing and those gorgeous little burgundy and blush bows. 🎀 The deeper ribbon colour against the soft ivory buttercream worked so beautifully and gave the whole design such a romantic feel.

The wedding cake table was completed with a few individually gift boxed allergy friendly cupcakes ready for guests to enjoy. 🧁💕

There’s something I particularly love about setting up at The Alverbank — the natural light through those beautiful windows always makes the cake look right at home. 🥰

A huge congratulations to Mr & Mrs May. Thank you so much for trusting Nanny Sam’s Cakes to play a little part in your special day. I hope you had the most wonderful celebration and wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness. ❤️

Nanny Sam xx

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02/10/2026

🎂 🎂

Because apparently turning 40 means you have to grow up…

Absolutely not. 🤣🙌

I loved creating this fun birthday cake for Claire’s big 4-0 — bright, bold, playful and packed with a little bit of childhood nostalgia. ❤️🖤

Who says milestone birthdays have to be sophisticated and sensible?! Sometimes your birthday cake should simply be filled with the things that make you smile. 🥰

And personally, I think that’s a pretty good rule for life too!

Happy 40th Birthday Claire! 🥳🎂
Here’s to being 40 years young and never being too grown-up for a bit of fun. 🥂

Have a fabulous Friday everyone!

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29/09/2026

❤️ ONE YEAR AGO… ❤️

How has it been a whole year already?! 🥂

With Mr & Mrs Yates’ first wedding anniversary coming up, I couldn’t resist looking back at their gorgeous wedding cake at The Angel Hotel.

And the best bit? This style is still incredibly popular! 😍

The vintage heart-shaped cake trend certainly isn’t going anywhere — and I can see why. Traditional piped buttercream, deep red roses, touches of gold and those gorgeous little matching cupcakes… romantic, elegant and just a little bit dramatic. ❤️✨

It’s always lovely looking back at cakes I created a year ago and seeing designs that are still inspiring couples today.

Wishing Mr & Mrs Yates a very happy 1st anniversary and hoping the first year of married life has been every bit as wonderful as your wedding day. 🥰🥂

📍 The Angel Hotel

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24/09/2026

Are you planning a wedding and still looking for a dress 🤔 book an appointment with the lovely Amy at The Bridal Hall and “say yes to the dress” 💕 xx

65 wedding dresses. I need some brides!

I had a count of my Sale rail today and somehow there are 65 gorgeous wedding dresses waiting for their person.

SIXTY FIVE.

They’re sizes 8–28, they’re all under £800, and they’re all available to buy straight off the peg and take home.

Four of them found their brides last week, which made me ridiculously happy, but I’ve still got a rather full rail!

So if you’re getting married in 2026 or 2027 and you’d rather spend hundreds than thousands on your wedding dress, come and have a rummage.

No pressure. No scary bridal shop experience. Just you, me, a big mirror and a LOT of dresses.

And because they’re one-offs, when one goes, it really is gone.

By appointment only.
Message us to book.

23/09/2026

✨ Thirty, flirty & fabulous! ✨

A very special cake for Charlotte’s 30th Birthday 💕🥂

Soft blush pinks, ivory, rose gold florals and just a little touch of gold leaf made this such a beautiful combination. I absolutely love how elegant it turned out — pretty, feminine and definitely worthy of a milestone celebration! 🎂🌸✨

Because if you’re going to turn 30… you may as well do it with cake! 😉💗

Happy Birthday Charlotte — I hope your celebrations were every bit as fabulous as your cake! 🥂🎉

xx

22/09/2026

🥰 highly recommend - amazing team and stunning venue 🥂

Ever wondered what it might be like to have a beautiful intimate wedding at the Alverbank situated in the Seaview or the Hall?

We have availability in the next six months for Thursday Weddings. Come & discuss with us your wedding plans! We'd love to welcome you to the Alverbank! 💍

Call - 02392 510005 or contact us https://hubs.la/Q04y2TBP0

22/09/2026

🎂 🎂

Going back to this absolute sugar explosion for Phil’s 50th! 🥳

Because apparently turning 50 requires all the important food groups…

🍬 Sweets
🍭 More sweets
🥂 A little fizz
🎉 Party poppers
🍬 And, just in case we hadn’t quite covered it… MORE SWEETS! 🤣

I loved making this one — from the overflowing sweetie box right down the side of the cake to the Parma Violets, ch*****ne glasses and party bits scattered everywhere. There was definitely no danger of this one being described as understated 😂

Sometimes a cake just needs to be completely over the top… and I am 100% here for it! 🙌🏻🎂

Who else remembers Parma Violets?! 💜
Love them or think they taste like perfume? 🤣👇🏻