A unique wedding cake is the subtle, but wow-worthy wedding element you’ve been looking for. A wedding cake is a longstanding tradition dating back to the roman and medieval times. It represents good luck and prosperity in a marriage. As time has evolved, so has the creativity that comes along with wedding cake designs. Nowadays, couples are choosing bold colors, geometric designs, and even letting their personality shine through their wedding cake .
According to Natalie Thames of Déjà Vu Sweets, “Our 20th-century brides have now chosen a more modern look, unless they have an open mind to use color — trendy black cakes to gray cakes. The ideas are truly unlimited.”
When planning your wedding, picking a cake may not be your first decision. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not an important and fun one. It’s also a decision you will want to plan in advance. Thames tells us, “Our couples are currently choosing their cake at least six months to a year in advance.”
So, are you sick of endless Pinterest scrolling with the same dead end results? Not to fear: We’ve got you covered. We’re bringing you 43 wedding cake ideas you haven’t seen anywhere else.
Bold & Colorful Wedding Cakes
Geometric Wedding Cakes
Floral-Forward Wedding Cakes
Wedding Cakes With Creative Designs
BOLD & COLORFUL WEDDING CAKES
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photographer: Daniel Kim Photography l planner: Konsider It Done l floral: Mint Green Designs l cake: A Bakeshop
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photographer: Lauren Alisse Photography l planner: Events by Kristina Elyse l floral: Fig & Vine l venue: Kimpton Sawyer Hotel l cake: Wed Cake
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photographer: The Decisive Moment Wedding Photojournalism l planner: TOAST events l design, floral & décor: Legendary Events l venue: Flourish by Legendary Events
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photo courtesy of & venue: Tenuta Tresca
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photographer: Sam Jasper Photography | planning & design: Valia Rose Events | floral: CeCe Designs and Events | venue: The Theodore
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photographer: The Arandas l planner: Eventive Moments l venue: The MODERN l cake: Sweet Novelette
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photographer: Emilia Jane Photography l planner: The Creative Planners l floral: Flowers for Dreams l caterer: Food for Thought
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photographer: Ambrosio Photography l planner: Melissa Davis Designs l décor: Avant Gardens l venue: Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables l cake: Earth and Sugar
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photo courtesy of & venue: Emeline
GEOMETRIC WEDDING CAKES
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photographer: The Drakes Studio l planner & design: Detailed Affair Events l floral: RL Design HTX l venue: A Thousand Oaks Events & Retreats l cake: Cakes by Gina
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photographer: Aurora Photography l planner: Pink Wasabi: Beauty Events Style l venue: Perez Art Museum Miami
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photography: Brian D Smith Photography l planner & design: Intrigue Design & Events l floral: Loluma l venue & cake: Emeline
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photographer: Kristen Marie Parker l planner, design & floral: Sinclair & Moore Events l venue: Four Seasons Hotel Seattle l cake: Midori Bakery
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photographer: Stanlo Photography l planner: MBM Events & Design l floral: Petal Productions l venue: Seafair Miami Mega Yacht l cake: Déjà Vu Sweets
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photographer: Theresa Elizabeth Photography l planner: Amanda Price Events l floral: Kim Starr Wise Floral Events l venue: Il Mercato l cake: Pure Cake
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photography: Megan McCarthy Photography l planner: Savvy Rose Events l floral: Lilyput Co. l venue: Galleria Marchetti | cake: Spencer Trygve Cakes
FLORAL-FORWARD WEDDING CAKES
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photo courtesy of & cake: Julie Simon Cakes
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photographer: Celine Chhuon Photography l planner & design: Madame Wedding Design l floral: Floraisan Paris l cake: Sweet Creations Cake
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photographer: Erika Delgado l venue: Miami Beach Botanical Garden l cake: Déjà Vu Sweets
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photographer: Roey Yohai Studios l planner: Victoria Dubin Events l design: Ed Libby Events l venue: Ziegfeld Ballroom l cake: Everything Lulu
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photographer: Brian Dorsey Studios l planner: Victoria Dubin Events l design: David Beahm Experiences l venue: Parrish Art Museum
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photographer: Kurstin Roe Photography l planner & design: Bellwether Events l floral: Lynnvale Studios l cake: Buttercream Bakeshop
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photographer: Justin Lee Burr l planner & design: Lonney Jane Productions l floral: Kim Starr Wise Floral Events l venue: Napoleon House l cake: Bittersweet Confections
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photographer: Stanlo Photography l planner: Upgrade Events By Ingrid l floral: The Simon Design l venue: Mira Lago l cake: Déjà Vu Sweets
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photographer: Jeff Brummett Visuals l planner: Allday Events l floral: Branching Out Events l venue & cake: The Adolphus, Autograph Collection
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photographer: Amanda Lane Photography l floral: Haute Poppies l venue: The Nest at Ruth Farms
WEDDING CAKES WITH CREATIVE DESIGNS
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photographer: Lin & Jirsa Photography l planner: Sunny California Weddings l floral: Irises Designs l venue: The Ebell of Los Angeles l cake: Portos
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photographer: Ailyn LA Toree Photography l planner: Jennifer Matteo Event Planning l venue: Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club l cake: The Artistic Whisk
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photographer: Fire & Ice Photography l floral: Leah T. Williams Events l cake: Déjà Vu Sweets
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photographer: Ross Harvey l planner: Alejandra Poupel Events l design & floral: Daniel Ost l venue: Chåteau Vaux-le-Vicomte l cake: Bastien Blanc Taileur
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photographer: Travis Daniels Photography l planner: KeAira Chantell Events l floral: The Simon Design l venue: The Venue Fort Lauderdale l cake: Déjà Vu Sweets
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photographer: Larisa Shorina photography l planner: Forever Young Events l floral: N.T. Designs l venue: The Bowery Hotel l cake: Wonderful Wedding Cakes
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photo courtesy of & cake: Julie Simon Cakes
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photographer: Dave Robbins Photography l planner: Leslie Mastin Events l design: David Beahm Experiences l venue: Central Park Zoo l caterer: Peter Callahan
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photographer: Isabel Lawrence Photography l venue: Shutters on the Beach
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photographer: Marquez Fotos l planner & design: Lonney Jane Productions l floral: Hummingbird Floral Studio l cake: Gambino’s Bakery
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photographer: A Tale Ahead Photo | event planner: Perfectly Bubbly Events | florist: Fresh Petals by Karen | venue: The Club at Ruby Hill
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People Also Ask…
What Type of Wedding Cake is the Most Popular?
According to Natalie Thames of Déjà Vu Sweets, the most traditional cake that couples order is an all-white with cascading florals. She also says, “Our 20th-century brides have now chosen a more modern look, unless they have an open mind to use color—trendy black cakes to gray cakes. The ideas are truly unlimited.” She adds, “We also have brides who request our best-seller chocolate chip naked cake. It is truly to die for!”
How Far in Advance Should I Put in My Wedding Cake Order?
Thames shares, “Our couples are currently choosing their cake at least six months to a year in advance. These are usually the ones who have “seasoned planners” with teams who understand that we book out exceptionally early. The “seasoned planners” usually advise their couples to lock in their location first, then the vendors.”
It’s also important to discuss your ideal wedding cake with your bakery and dessert company as early as possible to avoid incurring rush fees. Use PartySlate’s curated directory to find a talented wedding cake designer near you. Make sure to filter by event type, location, services, and more.
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DÉJÀ VU SWEETS
We love how Déja vu Sweets takes inspiration from fashion, travel, photography, and art to create custom confections that reflect your personal style. Their cakes and other desserts are always visually stunning and deliciously sweet. photographer: PD Photography