Let them eat cake! Get ready to experience some delectable wedding cakes for the classic couple wanting to keep it delicious, as well as timeless.
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Wedding cakes are delightful fixtures in traditional wedding receptions. As momentous pieces, they serve as a right of passage for couples who opt for a cake-cutting ceremony. The newlyweds come together to jointly slice the cake, symbolizing unity and togetherness. The couple then exchange bites of the cake, creating an adorable photo opportunity. If you’re traditional, the top tier is kept for the one year anniversary celebrations too!
Plus, a cake can work as the “centerpiece” of the wedding, tying in the theme and style nicely.
Now, let’s talk about the important details. Here are five aspects of your cake to consider:
- Design
- Style
- Flavorrrr (Yes, we have exaggerated the r for good measure!)
- Construction
- Aesthetics
Whether you’re hosting your nuptials at a luxurious beach resort, a cosmopolitan hotel, a historic baroque building, or even a tranquil mountain cabin, the cake’s style can be meticulously created to resemble a work of art that complements its environment. This approach ensures that the cake reflects not only the taste and style, but also the essence of your romance, sweet sweet love!
In this article, we dive into twelve classic, timeless and elegant cake styles for various weddings at whichever destination you choose!
12 Types of Classic Wedding Cakes:
1. Big City Wedding: Traditional Tiered Cake
A classic choice, the traditional tiered cake is a stacked style in which each layer is smaller in circumference than the last. While most are composed of three levels, some lavish cakes can see towering stacks of up to ten wheels! This style is often adorned with tasteful details like sugar flowers, jewelry-like icing, and the occasional bride-and-groom figurine. If you’ll be holding your nuptials in a first-rate hotel in the city, why not go for this classic cake?
Cake and photo by Blanc-Tailleur Bastien.
Location: Paris, France.
2. Snowy Retreats: Semi-Naked Cake
If you’re sold on the rustic charm but want something a little more polished, go for a semi-naked cake, which is very similar to the above style but has a thin layer of frosting coating its exterior. This cake is beautifully reminiscent of a snowy mountain, with the natural, earthy tones peeking out from underneath brushstrokes of white. Decorate this type of cake with beads, florets, or leafy accents.
Cake and photo by Fieldnotes.
Location: Singapore.
3. Mountain or Alpine Getaway: Geode Cake
Colored gemstone lovers would appreciate the eye-catching geode cake, which features an arrangement of jewel-toned candy made to mimic the appearance of precious crystals in cracked rock formations. That said, this cake style would be right at home in an alpine venue, as its decadent crystals allude to the treasures hidden beneath majestic mountain ranges and hills.
Cake and photo by Jasmine Rae Cakes.
Location: San Francisco, USA.
4. Vineyard Wedding: Watercolor Cake
Perfect for artists and artists-at-heart, the watercolor cake is decorated with soft splashes of springtime hues, much like the graceful work of the painter Georgia O’Keeffe. While simple and free from heavy adornments, this style is still visually intricate and deeply romantic. It will suit a vineyard wedding, as it will be surrounded by vines and tangles of foliage, a scene straight from the imagination of the Impressionist painters.
Cake and photo by Maggie Austin.
Location: Virginia, USA.
5. Romance City Destination: Ruffle Cake
To create the breathtaking ruffle cake, cascading layers of fondant or buttercream are meticulously crafted to mimic fabric ruffles, making it a possible companion piece to the bridal gown. Adorn the cake with your blooms of choice. Select this cake for a destination wedding to a culturally rich and romantic city, such as Paris, Venice, Barcelona, Rome, and more.
Cake and photo by Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium.
Location: London
6. Desert Wedding: Minimalist Square Cake
Not all wedding cakes are round! For a minimalist look that incorporates the spunk of brutalism, go for a block cake that trades swooping curves for precise, knife-sharp edges. You may serve it completely plain, or decorate it with surprising flora, such as dandelions or weed-like puffs. If you’ll be having a bohemian wedding out in the desert, you may just fall in love with this unorthodox cake.
Cake and photo by Jasmine Rae Cakes.
Location: San Francisco, USA.
7. Historic Venues: Floral Cascade Cake
Decorated with an abundance of real or edible sugar flowers, the fabulous floral cascade cake is as wedding-worthy as it gets, complete with the divine washes of white frostings and the beautiful depth of a floral bouquet. Whether the arrangement is spiral or dangling, the lush flower chain creates a romantic and enchanting effect down the cake tiers, which would not be out of place in formal weddings in Baroque, Rococo, or Renaissance-inspired venues.
Cake and photo by The Caketress.
Location: Dubai.
8. Art Space: Metallic Accents Cake
Disrupt the conventionality of an all-matte cake by incorporating some metallic elements, such as gold or silver leaf, metallic fondant, or candy adornments coated in metallic paint. The final result will undoubtedly be off-kilter yet beautifully modern, perfect for thoughtfully-designed weddings in art galleries or studios.
Cake and photo by Cake Buds.
Location: London, UK.
9. Countryside Wedding: Vintage Lace Cake
Inspired by bridal lace patterns, this cake style features intricate designs piped onto the cake using icing, resulting in a mesmerizing, delicate look. In line with the lacy gown motif, you may further decorate the cake with ribbon details. This cake would pair best with the lighthearted, idyllic innocence of the countryside.
Cake and photo by Ron Ben-Israel Cakes.
Location: New York City, USA.
10. Island Getaways: Marble Cake
An equally chic partner to the metallic motif is none other than the marble effect pattern. Featuring a smooth blend of complementary colors that resemble marbled stones, this style creates an elegant and formal appearance. This is unique yet fitting choice for formal weddings by the beach; the organic marbling mimics the fluidity of the water, while the glossy texture is reminiscent of pebbles smoothed by lapping waves.
Cake and photo by Crummb.
Location: Singapore.
11. Vibrant Locales: Single Tier Cake
For the practical, boho-inspired couple, this easily customizable cake will be the perfect fit. A single tier is just right for smaller, intimate weddings, and is a practical, adaptable choice for a variety of wedding locations, including vigorous and kaleidoscopic city destinations such as Marrakech, Bangkok, Istanbul, Jaipur, Havana, and others.
Cake and photo by Alice + Rosa Cake Design.
Location: London.
12. Modern Roof Deck Wedding: Soft Sculptural Cake
Elevate your roofdeck wedding with a sculptural cake that harmonizes with the urban backdrop, adding an out-of-the-box modern twist. It will also personalize the decor with its striking artistry, giving your wedding an air of thoughtful sophistication. Precise craftsmanship is required to achieve this style, which often relies on the clever manipulation of fondant and whorled wafers.
Cake and photo by Crummb.
Location: Singapore.
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