How to Choose Your Wedding Cake Design

A wedding cake acts as one of the main centerpieces of the reception and is a culmination of the rest of the wedding design. Choosing the perfect design for your wedding cake is an important step, and it should be a fun process as well! Whether you are having a rustic mountain wedding, a floral-filled modern wedding, or a small minimalist wedding, the cake should be a beautiful and unforgettable part of it.

We want to share some tips and wisdom that we have gathered over our years of designing and making wedding cakes, to help you choose the perfect design for your own cake.

Find Inspiration That You Love

We have found that one of the best places to start is looking at wedding cake designs online to see what basic design elements catch your eye and make you fall in love. It might be the way the flowers are arranged on the cake, a unique cake shape, or how different colors are incorporated. Save any pictures that stand out to you and then look over them to see if there are any common threads that you know you want to incorporate into your own wedding cake design.

Reflect Your Wedding Theme

Your wedding cake should be a reflection of your overall theme and aesthetic. Whether you’re going for a rustic mountain wedding or a chic modern affair, let your cake tell that story. Think about incorporating elements from your venue, like the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains or the elegant architecture of your reception hall. Think about the other design elements of your wedding, like the table settings, colors, flowers, and venue, and make sure that the design that you choose will highlight the best aspects of these elements and not clash with them.

Take Inspiration from Your Flowers

Flowers play a huge role in wedding decor, and they can be a wonderful source of inspiration for your cake design. Matching the cake’s floral decorations with your bouquet or centerpieces creates a cohesive look. We love working with florals, both fresh and sugar-crafted, to add that extra touch of elegance and romance to your cake.

Coordinate with Your Dress

Your wedding dress is a personal and meaningful part of your day, and it can inspire beautiful cake designs. Whether it’s the lace detailing, the beading, or the overall silhouette, translating elements of your dress into your cake design adds a personal touch that’s truly special.

Consider the Season

The time of year can also influence your cake design. For a spring wedding, think light and airy with pastel colors and delicate details. Summer weddings can embrace bold, vibrant colors and fresh fruit decorations. Fall weddings might incorporate rich, warm hues and seasonal flavors, while winter weddings can dazzle with elegant whites and silvers, perhaps even a touch of sparkle to mimic snow.

Personal Touches

Your wedding cake is a great place to showcase personal touches that are meaningful to you as a couple. Whether it’s a favorite flavor combination, a special topper, or a design element that tells your love story, these personal touches make your cake uniquely yours. Think back over your amazing love story, from the way that you first met, your first date, trips you have taken together, and your proposal story, and see if there is any special way to showcase your love and what it means to you.

Choosing your wedding cake design is an exciting part of the wedding planning process. By reflecting your theme, taking inspiration from key elements of your day, and adding personal touches, you can create a cake that’s not only beautiful but also deeply meaningful. We’re here to help you every step of the way, ensuring your cake is a visual and culinary masterpiece that you and your guests will remember for years to come.