Let’s talk wedding cakes! Maybe you’ve got an eye for unique design, maybe you’re opting to keep a few traditions, or maybe your jetting off for an adventure elopement. There are a million different ways to plan a wedding but we almost always find a way to celebrate the same — with a nod to the sweet tooth.
Wedding cakes find their history in ancient Rome. The groom concluded the ceremony by breaking a loaf of barley bread over the bride’s head, symbolizing fertility. Coooool. Nowadays, we gather up the crumbs and wrap them up in buttercream and flowers and fruits and painted designs. The wedding cake is one of the most fun ways to incorporate a theme and it’s always ripe for a photo opp.
Boho brides might love a wedding cake with dried flowers, the romantic wedding day calls for sleek white and an unexpected detail, perhaps. Minimalist wedding cakes run the range from single floral toppers to terrazzo-painted icing. Which one will you love?
We’ve got over 60 of the most beautiful wedding cakes seen on GWS and beyond for plenty of inspiration. Because after all, there’s nothing like a sweet finish to wrap up your wedding day.
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1. Textured Pink Cake
cake by Annie’s Cakes | photo: Megan Robinson Photo | design + planning: Belle Bodas Events | florals: Florette Floral
2. Geometric Minimalism
cake by Autumn Cake Design | photog: Jen Sosa | design + planning: Moon Velvet Design | florals: Oak & Ash
3. Pressed Flowers
cake by Bee’s Custom Cake’s | photog: Casi Yost Photography | event design: Peachy Keen Coordination | florals: Wildflower Portland
4. Towering Peachy Pinks with Translucent Tier
cake by Sugar Plum Bakes from this Coastal Boho Elopement Inspiration with Tonal Pink Details | photo by Rebecca Carpenter Photography
5. Mulan-Inspired Cake
cake by Autumn Nomad | photog: Cody James Barry
6. Modern White Minimalism
cake by Pensa from this Minimalist Wedding at a Botanical + Industrial Venue in New York City
| photo by Tom Leung Photography
7. Mini Buttercream
cake by Cakes by Brittany from This Intimate Quarantine Wedding Collided with Protests — and Proved Love Always Wins | photo by Alyssa McElheny Photography
8. Monochrome Boho Rainbow
cake by Flor de Harina from this Bohemian Elopement in a Puerto Rican Castle + A Floral Fringe Dress
| photo by Rey & Natasha from Phosphilic
9. Textured Mauves
cake by Flour & Flourish from this round-up of 15 Small Cakes That Are Perfect for a Micro Wedding! | photo by Breanna White
10. Moody Edgar Allan Poe-Cutting Cake
cake by Modern Bake from this Moody Masquerade Ball Meets Edgar Allan Poe Wedding Inspiration
| photo by Captured in Amber Photography
11. Rusty Red + Vibrant Sugar Flowers
cake by Jennifer Parrish Taylor from this Vibrant Wedding Inspiration Highlighting Hispanic Heritage Month + Alpacas! | photo by Marcela Pulido Photography
12. Neutral Boho Rainbows
cake by Autumn Nomad | photo by Rodeo and Co Photo | design by The Prism House
13. Delicate Celestial Details
cake by Vanilla & The Bean from this Spiritual + Celestial Wedding in an Abandoned Train Station
| photo by Autumn Nicole Photography
14. Fancy with a Glitter Cherry
cake by Sweet LionHeart
15. Edgy Pink Texture
cake by Lux Sucre from this Trendy, Edgy + Offbeat for this White Wedding Inspiration
| photo by Casi Yost Photography
16. Simple White Cake with Fresh Flowers
cake by D’Amico Catering | florals by Ashley Fox Designs
17. Modern Painter’s Palette
cake by Half Baked Co from this Modern Color-Blocking Wedding Inspiration With A Twist | photo by Peterson Design & Photography
18. Still-Life with Sugar Flowers
cake by Natasja Sadi from this round-up of 15 Small Cakes That Are Perfect for a Micro Wedding!
19. Covered in Fresh Flowers
cake by Sweet Cheeks Baking Co. from this Rad Seaside Surfer Wedding | photo by Logan Cole Photo
20. Impressionist Painted Cake
cake by Buttercream Bakery from our Round-Up of Impressionist-Inspired Cakes
21. Spirited Lion King Inspiration
cake by Autumn Nomad from this Spirited Lion King-Inspired Wedding | photo by Cody James Barry Photography
22. Mini Wedding Cakes Lineup
cakes by Love Bites By Erik from this Golden Micro Wedding Inspiration | photo by Alison Conklin
23. Moody Teals
cake by Clara’s Groovy Deliciousness from this Moody Celestial Garden Wedding | photo by M2 Photography
24. Towering Aladdin-Inspired Cake
cake by Autumn Nomad from this Aladdin + Jasmine-Inspired Wedding | photo by Cody James Barry Photography
25. Muted Mauve Boho
cake by Hey There Cupcake from this Summer Lovin’ Boho Wedding Inspiration | photo by Gabriel Conover
26. Neutral + Earthy
cake by Autumn Nomad from this Botanical-Filled Romantic Wedding | photo by Shelby Rose Photography
27. Drip Cake in Teal + Orange
cake by Bake Bar from this Tropical Boho Miami Wedding | photo by Mari Sabra Photography
28. Bright + Happy Flowers
cake by Cakes by Colin from The 2019 Jam Event | photo by Jake & Necia, Alexandria Monette
29. Boho Bunny Tails
cake by Vanilla Bake Shop from this Chic Festival Bride Summer Wedding Inspo | photo by Victoria Gold Photography
30. Simple Fig Topper with a Floral Frame
cake by PetranArt from this Incredible Cliffside Wedding in Santorini | photo by Anna Roussos
31. Patterned Tiers + Dahlias
cake by Autumn Nomad from this Folky Fall Wedding in the White Mountains | photo by Jessie Casey
32. Semi-Naked Drip
cake by Made by Lia from this Elegantly Emerald Modern Wedding Inspiration | photo by The Rowlands
33. Ultra Mod Terrazzo
cake by Dream Cakes from this Fine Art Bridal Inspiration | photo by Alixann Loosle Photography
34. Game of Thrones-Inspired Geodes
cake by Sweet Cheeks By Renee from this Game of Thrones-Inspired Wedding | photo by Cody James Barry
35. Trio of Woven Wonders
cakes by Sweet Heather Anne who’s also the bride featured in this Art-Inspired Wedding | photo by The Billings
36. Buttercream Succulents
cake by Ivenoven from our Floral Cake Roundup
37. Whimsical Black Lace + Flowers
cake by Jaime Melfi of Autumn Nomad from this Eerie + Enchanting Alice In Wonderland-Inspired Editorial // photo by Cody James Barry Photography
38. Seafoam Pinpricks
cake by Frosted Envy from this Shakespearian-Inspired Winter Wedding // photo by Dawn Derbyshire Photography
39. Sweetly Speckled
cake by Kacy Hyder from this Boho-Inspired Baby Shower // photo by Katie Pritchard
40. An Architectural Centerpiece
cake by Paper Heart Patisserie from this Modern Hotel Wedding Inspiration // photo by Charleton Churchill Photography
41. Sky-High Pie Cake
cake + photo by Bijou’s Sweet Treats from this Preferred Wedding Artist Roundup
42. Painted Florals on Black
cake by The Sweet Society Co. from our Black Cake Roundup // photo by Becky van Straalen Photography
43. Gold-Rimmed with Sugar Flowers
cake by Nine Cakes from our Floral Cake Roundup
44. Structural Matte with Sugar Flowers
cake + photo by Cake Ink from our Floral Cake Roundup
45. Painted Cake a Boho Display
cake + desserts by Paper Cake Events from this Boho-Jungalow Wedding // photo by Anna Delores Photography
46. Ombré to Rule all Ombrés
cake by Elise Cakes from this Vintage Sunset Garden Wedding // photo by Morgan McCanne
47. Patterns + Tassels
by Sweet & Saucy Shop from this Refreshingly Stylish + Modern Take on the Baby Shower // photo by This Modern Romance
48. Emerald City as a Cake
by Amy Cakes from this For the Love of Emerald City… A Wizard of Oz-Inspired Elopement // photo by Chelsea Denise Photography
49. Classically Romantic
by Jasmine Rae Cakes from this Classic Romance at The Historical San Francisco Mint // photo by Larissa Cleveland
50. Peachy Pink Brushstrokes
by Amy Cakes from this Feelin’ Peachy: Modern Wedding Inspiration in a Greenhouse // photo by Sarah Libby Photography
51. Towering Black + Floral
by Nadia & Co. from this Rustic + Romantic Toronto Wedding // photo by Tara McMullen Photography
52. Grand Canyon-Inspired Geode Cake
by The Kak Shop from this Dusk in the Arizona Canyons: Wedding Inspiration // photo by The Argus Image
53. Feathers + Frayed Edges
by Bay Cakes Design from this Big Sur Wedding Inspiration Styled with Indigo + King Protea Details // photo by Carol Oliva Photography
54. Tropical Watercolors
by Elise Cakes from this One Heli of a Time: The Epic Grand Opening at Hangar 21 // photo by Alexandria Monette Photography
55. Elegant Purple Amethyst
by Sweet Mama from this Gem Stone Inspiration Like You’ve Never Seen: Amethyst // photo by Núria Cienfuegos Photography
56. Luxe Gold + Champagne
by Azucar Bakery from this Lush Bohemian Styled Shoot Turns Into a Surprise Wedding! // photo by Red Aspen Photography
57. Barely There + Florals
by Amy Cakes from this Enchanted Forest Wedding in Oklahoma // photo by Gene Pease
58. Individual Wedding Cakes with Caramel Drips
by Amy’s Sweet Bakeshop from the Enchanting Fall Wedding Fashion with BHLDN // photo by We Laugh, We Love Photography
59. Salt of the Earth
by Tuscan Wedding Cakes from this Natural Tuscan Wedding Inspiration // photo by Mademoiselle Fiona
60. Emerald Geode
by Kake from this Bohemian Wedding Inspiration from We Three Workshops // photo by We Three Workshops; Kat Gill of Katch Studios, Tricia Victoria and Sharon Litchfield
61. Abstract + Geometric
by Hey There, Cupcake! from this Bright + Modern Wedding Inspiration at the Fig House // photo by Krista Mason Photography
62. Moody Florals
by Hey There, Cupcake! from this Spooky Autumn Equinox Bridal Shower // photo by This Rad Love
63. Enchanted Forest Cake
by Your Cake Baker from this Bohemian Mountain Farmhouse Wedding // photo by Jake and Necia Photography
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