Weddings are a significant life event that deserves a decadent dessert you’ll want to remember for a lifetime. What better treat than a wedding cake to celebrate the occasion?
Wedding cakes serve as the centrepiece of the whole event. No idea is too big or too small when deciding the kind of design, decoration, and flavour for your dream cake. If you’re unsure where to start, hopefully, you’ll find inspiration in this selection of delectable wedding cake ideas.
Go beyond the traditional white. Let your personality show with bright, bold colour choices with a soft floral design.
Dress up your classic white wedding cake with more modern, textured icing. Top it off with your favourite flower for a playful pop of colour.
Heart-shaped cakes aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. Allow your wedding day to take the form of romance any way you like. Top it off with a custom cake topper for that extra touch of sweetness.
Who says you can’t combine desserts? Wedding cakes are a great opportunity to show you and your partner’s personality. If you both share a love for all things sweet, deck your wedding cake with desserts you love — like doughnuts!
For a different approach to a floral theme, have your baker position the flowers just at the centre, lacing them around the cake. It lends a delicate touch to the whole design. Don’t forget to choose flowers that stand out from your cake’s colours.
A unique take for an artistic couple is to go with vibrant brush strokes. This type of design can speak volumes about your personality.
The beauty of tiered cakes is the endless possibilities to explore with each layer. Have the cake colours match your bridesmaid colours for a seamless theme or even colours that completely stand out from your wedding celebration.
Nothing shows a couple’s personality more than a cake topper. It’s the most creative way to customise your cake and bring out the best in each partner. You can explore other types of ornamental pieces depending on your interests. Think: Legos, charming toy figures, ceramic dolls, and more.
The rustic-themed dream cake is almost always semi-naked. Loved for its exposed spongy base, it has a beautiful texture you can easily dress up with carefully curated toppings.
Foliage toppers are a fantastic decoration for rustic-themed weddings. There are a variety of different-shaped leaves to choose from. Olive, sage, rosemary, and thyme are great options for food-safe greens.
In love with details? Talk about intricate designs with your baker. Show them samples of the level of detail you’re interested in. This style works for single and tiered cakes.
Whether your wedding cake is a tall multilayered beauty or a single-tiered delight, piping that cascades diagonally down adds movement as a point of interest in the design. This works especially well for classic white cakes for that extra oomph!
Not a fan of icing? Take the minimalist route with a naked cake. Chat with your baker to get the perfect filling between the layers to keep it soft and moist throughout the celebration.
Add a variety of fresh flowers standing upright to your cake. Not only does it add height to your cake, but it also makes for a stylish centrepiece as well.
You don’t need to do lavish details on the cake if it’s not your style. Let the surrounding decorations elevate the look effortlessly.
You might appreciate delicate accents to your cake if you have a penchant for gold details. Try chatting with your baker about how you’d like to apply edible gold leaf to your cake if that’s your thing!
Do a twist on the classic white wedding cake with intricate petal piping. It’s a fairly simple way to create a luxurious dessert as your centrepiece. Top it off with edible pearls for a little bit of sparkle.
For a waste-free, fully edible cake, you can decorate it with a mix of edible dried flowers. Some great flower options are carnations, chrysanthemums, lavender, and marigold.
Sometimes fondant can add that little bit of fun and rush of sweetness to the cake. Don’t be afraid to explore the kinds of flowers your baker can create for your cake.
Who says wedding cakes need to be light? When your favourite colour is a deep and dramatic black, you can also have it reflected in your cake. Elevate the design with light-coloured details for contrast.
Doing a beach wedding? Create wave textures as a design element for a minimalist modern cake.
Grand weddings deserve grand centrepieces. Set your cake apart by elevating each tier just a little more. It’s a great way to get more height for guests to see its beauty from afar.
Still loving the geode trend but want a more sophisticated approach? Marble textures are a fantastic alternative.
Love a refreshing bite to your cake? An assortment of berries is a great topper, especially for light chiffon cakes or cheesecakes. Not only do they add to the visual, but they also bring a nice textural experience as you eat.
Don’t forget to check if any guests are allergic to the fruits.
If you have a soft spot for pure chocolate cakes, take the leap. While it’s an unconventional cake, chocolate cakes bring a sense of nostalgia and romance.
Define each layer of your cake with beautiful drip details. It’s another clever way to add a romantic touch to an otherwise classic design of a wedding cake.
The beauty of intimate weddings is the simplicity or incredible detail you can weave into your cakes. A single-tiered cake will be significantly easier on your baker, and you can think more about the design you can create.
Capture the beautiful boho vibe in a cake. Keep it simple with a textured crumb coat. Add your favourite kinds of dried flowers to complete the look.
Gradient cakes always make a statement. Choose a colour that best suits your wedding theme to tie it seamlessly to your celebration.
Pearl-covered wedding cakes are always a sight to see. You can make it different by choosing chocolate malt balls as your pearls.
Think outside of the box with a square cake. Not only is it easier to portion each serving, but its shape can also easily serve more guests even with fewer tiers.
Find a baker who can turn your cake into the ultimate sculptural masterpiece. A simple white wedding cake can look like art itself with handcrafted toppers.
Another fresh approach to your cake is incorporating different fruit types into each layer. Keep all the layers exposed for a straightforward but elegant look.
If paintings are your passion, a handpainted cake might be perfect for your wedding. Have your baker imitate your favourite artist’s style for a more personal touch.
Not fond of cakes in general? Take a more adventurous route with various kinds of cheese to compose each cake tier. It’s a classy way to go around the sweets. Make it an even better party with wine at the ready.
Wedding cakes are the most easily customisable part of your wedding. They can speak volumes about your personality and style. If you’ve found a cake that suits your taste, find a baker near you to bring the best part of your celebration to life.
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