70 Work-of-Art Wedding Cakes
Your wedding cake can be a dynamic part of your décor. Make it a standout statement piece with one of these gorgeous ideas.
By: Kristen Klein
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Textured frosting and cascading flowers draw the eye to this towering cake.
Photo: Two Mann Studios
Sweet Florals
Delicate hand-painted flowers with multi-dimensional details create a sweet vibe.
Photo: Krista Lee Photography via Elliott Events
It's All in the Details
Give each tier its own personality with a unique design, tied together with a unified color palette.
Photo: Dani Nicole Photography via Tier & Co.
Rustic Dream
Designed to resemble tiers of baskets, this cake is a rustic dream come true.
Photo: Becker Photography
Marble
It’s all in the details with this cake; a marbled center tier is balanced by textured top and bottom tiers with gold flakes.
Photo: Hope Helmuth Photography
Metal Magic
A single gold tier adds an extra dose of glam to this sleek, modern cake.
Photo: Rachel Liu Photography
Hand-Painted to Perfection
Bright and colorful hand-painted details make a strong statement.
Photo: Tabatha O’Brien Photography
Dripping Ganache
The contrast between the fuchsia flowers, the black cake, and the gilded dripping ganache makes this cake even more dynamic.
Photo: Verveine Studios
Sweet Florals
Cheerful sunflowers and lilies pop against a soft buttercream cake.
Photo: Sabotta Imagery
Filled with Whimsy
Inspired by Cinderella, this elegant cake gets a touch of whimsy from the helping birds.
Dripping Ganache
Give your cake a touch of luxury with golden ganache dripping gown the center tier.
Photo: M Place Productions
Sweet Florals
An ombré cake is even more eye-catching with a rosette design accented by edible pearls.
Photo: The Sweetlife Photography
Dripping Ganache
A chocolate Bundt cake with drip frosting is an unexpected and elegant choice.
Photo: Bethany Melvin Photography
Metal Magic
Give a golden cake a rustic vibe with textured frosting, a leaf motif, and cascading flowers atop a tree slice cake stand.
Photo: Crystal Stokes Photography
Watercolors
Draw inspiration from an artist’s palette with swatches of contrasting colors.
Photo: Libby McGowan Photography
Watercolors
Give your cake a patriotic vibe with a red, white, and blue design topped with color-coordinated fresh berries.
Photo: Ata-Girl Photography
Metal Magic
Make your cake even more dynamic by mixing a variety of tier heights and alternating the design.
Photo: Stacy Anderson Photography
Sweet Florals
Wrap your cake in a printed fondant sheet with a floral design.
Photo: Hey There, Cupcake
Filled with Whimsy
Bring on the fun with a pretty cake covered in rainbow sprinkles.
Rustic Dream
Feel the romance with a silhouette version of yourselves on your cake.
Photo: Nikk Nguyen Photo
It's All in the Details
An intricate floral print gets an extra boost from L-O-V-E cascading down the cake.
Photo: Celladora Photography
Hand-Painted to Perfection
Each tier gets its own unique look on this beautiful cake.
Photo: Live View Studios
Rustic Dream
This cute cake is inspired by a tree carved with the couple’s initials.
Photo: Kay Kroshus
It's All in the Details
A small cake makes a strong statement with a bold pattern.
Photo: Nicole Nero Studio
Beachy Bliss
Seaside perfection: an ombré design resembles the ocean water.
Photo: Pure in Art Photography
It's All in the Details
An intricate gold cake stand and custom framed initial are all you need to make this simple cake pop.
Photo: Social Shots Photography
Beachy Bliss
Contrast a tropical leaf print with a black and white tier.
Photo: Ashton Kelley Photography
Rustic Dream
Set the scene for a woodland wedding with a detailed chocolate cake.
Photo: Narrative Imagery
It's All in the Details
A cable-knit design is a cozy choice for a winter wedding.
Photo: BLK Photography via Stress Free Weddings
Beachy Bliss
A sandcastle design is the perfect centerpiece for a seaside celebration.
Photo: Landon Jacob
Love Story
What happens when two teachers get married? They choose an amazing school-themed cake, of course.
Photo: Live View Studios
Metal Magic
Call upon the luck of the Irish with a vibrant green cake accented by Celtic-inspired knots and mini golden coins.
Photo: Sara & Rocky Photography via Birds of a Feather Events
Watercolors
Hand-painted watercolor details coordinate beautifully with the color of the flowers.
Photo: MeewMeew Studios
Watercolors
A soft and delicate watercolor design gets a sweet touch through plush flowers and golden flakes.
Photo: Marie Medina Photography
Simple & Sweet
Your cake doesn't have to be over-the-top to make an impression!
Starry Night
An out-of-this-world galaxy-inspired tier is balanced by a simple white drip layer.
Photo: Sukar
Bon Voyage
Add a more subtle nod to a travel theme with a single tier accented by a golden map.
Photo: Erica O'Brien Cakes
Sweet Florals
A simple cake can be dressed up with the right accessories, from the cute topper to the bright flowers to the tree slice stand.
Photo: Ava Moore Photography
It's All in the Details
Make a statement with an intricate henna-inspired design.
Photo: Apollo Fotografie
Hand-Painted to Perfection
Add a tropical touch with a bright & bold leaf motif and a pile of cheerful flowers.
Photo: Krystal Zaskey Photography
Deep Hues
Offset your tiers and put your largest in the middle to add visual interest.
Watercolors
A dip-dyed ombré effect on each tier gives your cake a unique look.
Photo: Jennifer Ryals Photography
It's All in the Details
Draw the eye with an intricate textured design.
Photo: Camille Dexter Photography
Filled with Whimsy
Make the inside of your cake just as eye-catching as the exterior!
Photo: Snap Chic Photography
Sweet Florals
A hand-painted floral design pops even more with metallic golds.
Photo: Lisette OC Photography
