When couples start thinking about their wedding plans, somewhere down the line, someone asks about the cake. While wedding cakes serve as the cherry on top of a celebration, dreaming up epic wedding cake ideas is a fun task! (Fewer wedding planning tasks are more therapeutic than scrolling through images of decadent tiered masterpieces decked out with sugar flowers.)
Wedding cakes are like people; they come in every shape, size, color, and flavor.
The amazing thing about wedding cakes, and even cupcakes if you prefer, is how incredibly versatile they are. Wedding cakes are the newest blank canvas, and there's a stunning wedding cake idea out there for each couple, no matter how varied their style may be. This is a chance as the Bride and Groom to express yourselves on a blank canvas! Get the flavors you feel best to represent your relationship and the style you feel best about!
Simple, Elegant, and Modern Cakes
Ivory or white frosting and is splashed with color from a few simple flowers to coordinate with the wedding colors. If you're looking for a clean, classic look, check out these cakes with crisp white frosting and sharp straight edges. One of our favorite vendors, Flour Power Cakes, always has the most beautiful cakes with an infinite number of flavors. Beautiful and timeless, this style goes well with modern, chic, or industrial looks. This type of cake is also most often crowned with dainty, intricate cake toppers customized to send any message the couple wants!
Rustic Wedding cakes
Another style that gained popularity over the last few years is the unfrosted or "naked" cake, the classic cake's free-spirited cousin. This particular cake pictured above is only "half-dressed," and the style offers a trendy look while still falling under the "rustic" genre.
Cultural Wedding Cakes and Cake Alternatives
Just recently, a bride and groom ordered a giant, three-tiered Napoleon Cake for their special day. Many layers of golden brown puff-pastry are filled with Millie-Feuille Cream and dusted with powdered sugar, no frosting needed at all. It was unique, light in texture and flavor, and absolutely delicious!
We’ve also seen couples, especially around the holidays, ask for pies over cakes for their ceremonial “cake cutting.” Go with whatever feels right for you and your wedding theme!
Single Tier Cakes, Couple’s Cakes, and Cupcakes
If big, multiple tiers of cake seem a bit too much, you can join another newer trend and go mini! Not only do cupcakes allow for perfect portions, but they're also great for exact number counts, and the flavor options can be limitless! Have lots of friends or family with dietary restrictions? Specialized cupcakes that are gluten-free or dairy-free/vegan provide an avenue for even the most sensitive guests.
Statment Cakes
Some couples love the idea of something special to really wow their guests. Many bakeries are just waiting for that bold couple to come through their doors asking for the impossible. Let the confectionary masters work their magic to bring your wildest dreams to life!
Statement Tier
Much like the trend in Nail Art, a statement tier can be a pop of color, texture, or florals in the middle of your cake. Add a bit of excitement to a traditional tiered cake.
Dramatic Colors
There’s a thrilling new desire for the dark and broody color pallets at weddings this year. That same theme extends to desserts as well! This three-tiered cake is coated in dark chocolate and garnished with gold flakes for contrast. Beautiful, elegant, and unique, it was all the guests could talk about!