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
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
Watercolors
A soft and delicate watercolor design gets a sweet touch through plush flowers and golden flakes.
Photo: Marie Medina Photography
Watercolors
Hand-painted watercolor details coordinate beautifully with the color of the flowers.
Photo: MeewMeew Studios
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
Watercolors
A dip-dyed ombré effect on each tier gives your cake a unique look.
Photo: Jennifer Ryals Photography
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
Sweet Florals
Textured frosting and cascading flowers draw the eye to this towering cake.
Photo: Two Mann Studios
Sweet Florals
Cheerful sunflowers and lilies pop against a soft buttercream cake.
Photo: Sabotta Imagery
Sweet Florals
An ombré cake is even more eye-catching with a rosette design accented by edible pearls.
Photo: The Sweetlife Photography
Sweet Florals
Delicate hand-painted flowers with multi-dimensional details create a sweet vibe.
Photo: Krista Lee Photography via Elliott Events
Sweet Florals
A hand-painted floral design pops even more with metallic golds.
Photo: Lisette OC Photography
Sweet Florals
Wrap your cake in a printed fondant sheet with a floral design.
Photo: Hey There, Cupcake
Beachy Bliss
A sandcastle design is the perfect centerpiece for a seaside celebration.
Photo: Landon Jacob
Beachy Bliss
Seaside perfection: an ombré design resembles the ocean water.
Photo: Pure in Art Photography
Beachy Bliss
Contrast a tropical leaf print with a black and white tier.
Photo: Ashton Kelley Photography
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
Starry Night
An out-of-this-world galaxy-inspired tier is balanced by a simple white drip layer.
Photo: Sukar
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
Metal Magic
Make your cake even more dynamic by mixing a variety of tier heights and alternating the design.
Photo: Stacy Anderson Photography
Metal Magic
A single gold tier adds an extra dose of glam to this sleek, modern cake.
Photo: Rachel Liu 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
Hand-Painted to Perfection
Add a tropical touch with a bright & bold leaf motif and a pile of cheerful flowers.
Photo: Krystal Zaskey Photography
Hand-Painted to Perfection
Bright and colorful hand-painted details make a strong statement.
Photo: Tabatha O’Brien Photography
Hand-Painted to Perfection
Each tier gets its own unique look on this beautiful cake.
Photo: Live View Studios
Rustic Dream
Set the scene for a woodland wedding with a detailed chocolate cake.
Photo: Narrative Imagery
Rustic Dream
This cute cake is inspired by a tree carved with the couple’s initials.
Photo: Kay Kroshus
Rustic Dream
Feel the romance with a silhouette version of yourselves on your cake.
Photo: Nikk Nguyen Photo
Rustic Dream
Designed to resemble tiers of baskets, this cake is a rustic dream come true.
Photo: Becker Photography
It's All in the Details
Make a statement with an intricate henna-inspired design.
Photo: Apollo Fotografie
Filled with Whimsy
Bring on the fun with a pretty cake covered in rainbow sprinkles.
Filled with Whimsy
Inspired by Cinderella, this elegant cake gets a touch of whimsy from the helping birds.
Filled with Whimsy
Make the inside of your cake just as eye-catching as the exterior!
Photo: Snap Chic Photography
Love Story
What happens when two teachers get married? They choose an amazing school-themed cake, of course.
Photo: Live View Studios
Deep Hues
Offset your tiers and put your largest in the middle to add visual interest.
Simple & Sweet
Your cake doesn't have to be over-the-top to make an impression!
Dripping Ganache
Give your cake a touch of luxury with golden ganache dripping gown the center tier.
Photo: M Place Productions
Dripping Ganache
A chocolate Bundt cake with drip frosting is an unexpected and elegant choice.
Photo: Bethany Melvin 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
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
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
It's All in the Details
Draw the eye with an intricate textured design.
Photo: Camille Dexter Photography
It's All in the Details
A small cake makes a strong statement with a bold pattern.
Photo: Nicole Nero Studio
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
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.
