Love at first bite

From vintage piping to bold flavors, these wedding cake trends are stealing the spotlight

Besides the bride and groom, the cake may be the biggest focal point of any wedding. It’s not just a sweet treat that gives you a second wind on the dance floor; it’s an edible masterpiece.

Couples are customizing their confections with flavors and details that feel true to them.

Here are some of this year’s hottest cake trends: 

TIMELESS ROMANCE 

What’s sweeter than nostalgia? A wedding cake inspired by the time-honored traditions of the past. 

• Bow embellishment

• Lambeth, Victorian and other ornate, vintage piping styles

• Pearl details 

• Sugar flowers 

• Monochromatic elegance 

• Vintage 1980s and Baroque details 

MODERN MINIMALISM

Your cake doesn’t need to be over the top to wow your guests. These sleek styles rely on refinement and sophistication rather than heavy embellishment. 

• Textured buttercream 

• Sculptural silhouettes 

• Hand-painted details 

• Soft neutral palettes 

PLAYFUL PERSONALIZATION

From bespoke accents to unique flavor profiles, couples have countless ways to customize their cakes — if they even choose to have a cake at all. 

• Unconventional taste combinations (think brown butter with salted caramel and coconut with passionfruit)

• Candied or fresh fruit garnishes 

• Dessert bars (in addition to or instead of a cake)

• Pearlescent and metallic accents 

• Non-traditional shapes (like oval or ultra-long rectangle rather than the standard circular)

SUSTAINABLE AND ECO-FRIENDLY

Eco-conscious couples are focusing on high-quality ingredients, natural designs and curbing waste. A delicious cake tastes even better when it’s good for the environment!

• Locally sourced seasonal fruits, regional honey and fresh flowers

• Naked and semi-naked cakes (skipping fondant minimizes processed ingredients and food waste)

• Vegan or plant-based recipes 

• Edible garnishes