5 Hot Wedding Cake Trends That'll Wow Your Guests
Top bridal bloggers share the best in creative cake design.
By: Stefania Sainato
Fantastic Florals
Laser-cut floral silhouettes with a coordinating arrangement.
Cake by Elegantly Iced
Fantastic Florals
Dress up a black & white cake with brightly-colored flowers.
Photo Credit: Off BEET Productions
Bring on the Bling
Ruffles, flowers, and pearls come together on this unique cake.
Cake by Cake Alchemy
Bring on the Bling
Instead of a cake topper, make the center tier the focal point of the cake.
Photo Credit: Embrace Life Photography
Bring on the Bling
Pearls highlight the draped fondant, while roses with floral crystals complement the draping. A crystal monogram tops it all off.
Photo Credit: Mulberry Lane Studio Photography
Bring on the Bling
Crystal brooches and a split monogram accentuate the intricate piping on this glam cake.
Cake by Palermo's Bakery
Bring on the Bling
Embossed white fondant and crystals, combined with pearl-accented flowers, dress up a lustrous ivory cake.
Cake by Palermo's Bakery
Modern Marvels
A chocolate-lover's dream! Cover your cake in cake balls.
Photo Credit: AMS Photography
Metallic Accents
Separate the tiers with a metallic accent, and incorporate the shade on every other tier for just enough shine.
Cake by Cake Alchemy/Photo Credit: Christian Oth Studio
Modern Monograms
This intricate monogram blends right in with the design on the top and bottom tiers.
Cake by Bread Basket Cake Company
Terrific Texture
Dove gray and Tiffany blue are accented by intricate piping and oversized florals.
Cake by Elegantly Iced
Metallic Accents
Feeling a little more daring? Cover your cake and cake table in gold.
Cake by Party Flavors Custom Cakes/Photo Credit: Misty Miotto Photography
Terrific Texture
The vintage-inspired lace and pearls are a perfect contrast to the modern purple shade.
Cake by Lulu Custom Cake Boutique
Fantastic Florals
Elegant cascading orchids create a lovely focal point on this romantic cake with lace detailing and bits of bling.
Cake by A White Cake
Fantastic Florals
Dress the cake in cymbidium orchids for a tropical feel.
Photo Credit: Alexi Shields Photography
Fantastic Florals
Sugar calla lilies, peonies, and roses cascade down the center of this cake.
Cake by Cake Alchemy
Fantastic Florals
Each tier resembles a beautifully-wrapped gift accented with gorgeous flowers.
Cake by Cake Alchemy
Fantastic Florals
Cherry blossoms dress up this homespun buttercream cake.
Photo Credit: Carrie Wildes Photography
Fantastic Florals
A few fun anemones dress up an all-white cake.
Photo Credit: Casey Fatchett Photography
Fantastic Florals
Create the illusion of falling flower petals by placing a single bloom on top and adding a few petals on each layer.
Cake by Maggie Austin Cake
Fantastic Florals
Bright flowers and stems are perfect for spring and summer weddings.
Cake by Lulu Custom Cake Boutique
Seasonal Favorites
A daisy-covered cake is a sweet pick for spring.
Cake by Lulu Custom Cake Boutique
Fantastic Florals
Laser-cut flowers are a modern take on a floral cake.
Cake by Lulu Custom Cake Boutique
Fantastic Florals
Simple stems of pretty blooms add just enough flower power.
Cake by Lulu Custom Cake Boutique
Fantastic Florals
A whimsical design alternating white flowers on blue fondant and blue flowers on white fondant, with a few stems coming off the cake to bring it to life.
Cake by Lulu Custom Cake Boutique
Fantastic Florals
Hand-drawn flowers add a spring vibe to this light green cake.
Cake by Mark Joseph Cakes
Unique Shapes
A hexagon shape combines the roundness of a traditional cake with the modernity of a square cake.
Cake by Mark Joseph Cakes
Fantastic Florals
A pretty bow perfectly complements this flower-covered confection.
Cake by Mark Joseph Cakes
Understated Elegance
Wrap each tier in pearlized fondant, accentuated with sugar flowers.
Cake by Mark Joseph Cakes
Modern Monograms
Make your monogram the only piece of color on the cake; gold is an ultra-romantic choice.
Photo Credit: Rich Kessler Photography
Ombré Creations
Instead of flowers, coat your cake in ombré petals for a modern take.
Cake by Maggie Austin Cake
Inspired by the Gown
Lace trim perfectly coordinates with a vintage-inspired dress.
Cake by Cupcakes Couture
Modern Monograms
Instead of putting your monogram on top, add it to the tier you plan to cut.
Cake by Elegantly Iced
Inspired by the Gown
Add floral appliques that coordinate with the pattern on your dress. Planning on wearing pearls? Trim each layer with a candy version.
Cake by Elegantly Iced
Bring on the Bling
A ruffled bottom tier with just a touch of bling on each layer makes a strong statement.
Cake by Palermo's Bakery
Inspired by the Gown
With its ruffled skirt and lace top, this pretty cake resembles a fit-and-flare silhouette. A peach bow is the perfect finishing touch.
Cake by Jay Qualls Cakes
Hand-Painted Wonders
Add extra dimension to your cake by mixing in some 3-D flowers.
Cake by Maggie Austin Cake
Hand-Painted Wonders
Place a double-thick tier in the center of the cake — it makes a great canvas for a painting.
Cake by Elegantly Iced
Hand-Painted Wonders
Combine a painted design with a piped version to add extra dimension to your cake.
Cake by Jim Smeals
Mix-and-Match Patterns
Separate two different patterns with a ribbon of fondant.
Cake by Cake Alchemy
Mix-and-Match Patterns
Incorporate a different pattern on each layer, tied together by a cohesive color palette.
Cake by Elegantly Iced
Ombré Creations
Combine two of the biggest trends — chevron and ombré — in one delicious cake.
Cake by Elegantly Iced
Ombré Creations
Bring your ombré full circle by matching the darkest shade on the top tier as well.
Cake by Maggie Austin Cake
Pure Romance
Delicate flowers, romantic swirls, metallic accents, and a sweet monogram come together beautifully in this lovely cake.
Cake by A White Cake
Pure Romance
Pearlized fondant with raised swirls and a touch of flowers.
Photo Credit: Amanda Marie Photography
Pure Romance
A Cinderella-inspired cake, complete with a glass slipper on a pillow.
Photo Credit: Eye Wander Photo
Seasonal Favorites
A pretty snowflake design topped with a bow is perfect for a winter wedding.
Cake by Carlo's Bakery
Seasonal Favorites
Blue pin dots add to the beachy feel of this seashell-covered cake.
Photo Credit: Cindy Patrick Photography
Seasonal Favorites
Rich hues and autumnal shades make this the perfect fit for fall nuptials.
Cake by Elegantly Iced
Seasonal Favorites
A pumpkin-topped cake inspired by the fall foliage.
Photo Credit: C. Tyson Photography
Seasonal Favorites
Celebrate summer's fruit with a strawberry-adorned confection.
Photo Credit: Choco Studio
Mix-and-Match Patterns
A sleek bottom tier provides the perfect contrast for the flowerette and scalloped tiers above.
Photo Credit: Ashfall Mixed Media, Inc.
Mix-and-Match Patterns
Simple pearl drops and a bold rose on the center tier perfectly breaks up this textured cake.
Cake by Cupcakes Couture
Terrific Texture
Add a colorful ruffle that gets thicker as it winds down the cake.
Cake by Lulu Custom Cake Boutique
Understated Elegance
Pearls add a glam touch to a simple cake. Punch it up with brightly-colored flowers.
Cake by Lulu Custom Cake Boutique
Terrific Texture
This wavy ruffled pattern is a fun choice for a beach wedding.
Cake by Mark Joseph Cakes
Unique Shapes
Inspired by Cinderella's Castle, this cake is a Disney bride's dream.
Photo Credit: A Magic Moment
Unique Shapes
Give a classic cake design a more modern feel by alternating hexagonal and round tiers.
Cake by Bread Basket Cake Company
Metallic Accents
Combine unique shapes, like a floral base and a belted tier accented by a monogram, with shiny gold touches and texture galore.
Cake by Elegantly Iced
Unique Shapes
Choose a different shape for each tier to make a white cake more interesting.
Photo Credit: Memoire Studio
Anything-But-Boring White Cakes
Top your cake with a small bouquet of flowers crafted out of sugar.
Cake by Carlo's Bakery
Pure Romance
Fondant bands gathered with elegant sugar brooches give off a Victorian vibe.
Cake by Elegantly Iced
Anything-but-boring White Cakes
This ruffled look resembles crepe paper gathered into a flower.
Cake by Elegantly Iced
Anything-But-Boring White Cakes
Make each layer stand out with its own traditional piping pattern. A hidden monogram adds a personal touch.
Cake by Elegantly Iced
Anything-But-Boring White Cakes
Incorporate different shapes and piping techniques on each layer.
Photo Credit: Kimberly Chau Photography
Anything-But-Boring White Cakes
Strategically-placed sugar flowers and bands of fondant add visual interest to this all-white cake.
Cake by Lulu Custom Cake Boutique
Anything-But-Boring White Cakes
Alternate the piping pattern on each layer, and add a ribbon that matches your color scheme.
Photo Credit: Maria Angela Photography
Understated Elegance
Show off the cake's clean lines with a thin ribbon band on each layer and a few carefully-placed flowers.
Photo Credit: Muriel Silva Photography
Bring on the Bling
Give each layer a special touch, from crystal sashes to pin dots to brooches.
Cake by Palermo's Bakery
Modern Monograms
Sweet and subtle — include your new last initial on one of the tiers, accented by pearls.
Cake by Palermo's Bakery
Mix-and-Match Patterns
Balance the cake with florals on the top and bottom.
Photo Credit: William Innes Photography
Mix-and-Match Patterns
Pair the trendy chevron pattern with more traditional scallops and pin dots.
Photo Credit: Disney Fine Art Photography & Video
Modern Marvels
Add a whimsical touch with multicolored whoopie pies, and top your cake with swirled lollipops.
Cake by The Little Daisy Bakeshop
