One upcoming huge trend that has already taken off is deconstructed cakes! What exactly is a deconstructed wedding cake?

What is a ‘Deconstructed Wedding Cake’?

Many of these cakes are not tall tiered, but instead assembled with different shapes and sizes. Brides and grooms can opt for different combinations and styles such as cupcakes, single tier cakes, double-tiered cakes and a bunch of smaller cakes together.

This trend is arising as a lot of brides and grooms are prefering the more informal approach to weddings. For example, you might want to have smaller numbers at your wedding and would therefore prefer to have the availability of cupcakes and a cake for your guests. You might also want to have a small, unique cake for photographs and then another varying flavours of cupcakes, cakes or pastries for guests to eat. More importantly, this can make the table look much more unique and attractive for guests.

Some Deconstructed Wedding Cake Inspo!

Cake by Colhoun Creations

This deconstructed wedding cake from Colhoun Creations is a dream come true! They use a combination of a single-tiered cake and a desert table to encourage all guests to have a bite of one of their sweet treats! With so many combinations, how could you say ‘no’?

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Cake by French Wedding Cakes

This beautiful combination of macaroons and sponge can really wow your guests! In our opinion, this is the perfect cake for a manor house or summer wedding. The macaroons are a much better option for your guests after they have had food-coma from their three-course meal! The semi-naked cake adds a hint of rustic to the overall look. Paired with some pastel pinks and bold reds, you will get some eye-catching photographs with this cake!

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Cake by Creative Cakes

There’s something about a decorative single-tiered cake with cupcakes below that looks so adorable! This delicious find from Creative Cakes is the perfect example of an elegant wedding cake with a neat look and a modern cupcake finish.

Cakes by Fern Cakery

The only thing better than one wedding cake is two wedding cakes! We’re seeing more and more couple go for two single-tiered wedding cakes which add an adorable touch to their day. These two floral cakes by Fern Cakery definitely add a style statement and are sure to taste divine.

Cake by NI Cake Design

NI Cake Design never miss the mark. The beautiful rustic cake with floral details and pastel shades is everything a wedding cake could be and more. An Instagram-worthy wedding cake for sure!

Cake by LA PASTELERÍA

Be bold and beautiful! We’d like to finish with this adorable semi-naked cake from Love Um Cakes. This is perfect for an outdoor rustic wedding or bright summer wedding reception. We’re thinking this cake will be a stylish finishing touch to your wedding day theme.

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Styles definitely come and go, however we have been seeing a consistent rise in retro-style wedding cakes. But where do you begin with a retro wedding cake? How can you ensure it won’t look crazy in years to come?

This edit features bespoke cakes to soft, simple and understated cakes with delicate details.

Let’s find your dream insta-worthy cake!

1. Kitsch Single Tier Wedding Cakes – Camerino Cakes

Enter the kitsch wedding cake trends! Nearly too pretty to eat, these slightly retro, slightly Victorian and extremely OTT creations have been popping up all over Instagram feeds! We definitely think these will continue to trend in the years going forward! Keep an eye out.

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2. Buttercream Painting – Synnott Signature Bakes

This technique is known as buttercream painting and we are simply obsessed! There is something very vintage, yet chic about this trending cake.

Mix it up with your own themed colours on your wedding painted on the cake. Or, you could match the colours to the season that you are getting married. Go crazy with it! Bring out your inner artist.

3. Coloured Marble Cakes – Clare Anne Taylor Cakes

If you want to add some look of luxury to your wedding reception but still have a retro look, then a cake that looks like marble is one way to do it! The coloured marble adds a modern and tasteful touch to any event. Handmade sugar flowers can also add some delicacy whilst also adding that vintage aesthetic.

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4. Pastel Coloured Handmade Sugar Roses – Broken Spoon Cakes

Sugar flowers will always make your wedding cake a retro centrepiece. Also, depending on your design, sugar flowers on cakes aren’t necessarily budget bursting.  A single, handmade centrepiece sugar rose surrounded by gorgeous greenery will provide a retro statement luxury finish to almost every style of wedding cake.   

5. Multiple Tiered Kitsch Wedding Cakes – Colhoun Creations

Felt inspired by our Kitsch wedding cake at number one but want more ‘wow’ factor? Check out this multiple tiered kitsch wedding cake with cocktail cherries scattered throughout. You are guaranteed to have a retro yet modern looking cake with this one! Simple, traditional statements are definitely going to continue to trend in the years to come.

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Feeling inspired by these celebrity wedding cakes? To start planning your dream wedding cake, check out our local wedding cake suppliers HERE!

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We’ve rounded up some of the most popular tasty and trendy wedding cake styles you’re going to want to see in 2023.

From pops of colour, to dramatic floral textures and sleek designs, there’s a cake style here for every bride that looks good enough to eat…

1. Hand Written Messages

Add some personality to your cake with a handwritten message for all to see!

This jaw-dropping cake serves simple yet stunning! The textured details on the lower tier make all the difference and add a minimalist foliage look. The greenery also adds a hint of floral freshness.

2. Dainty Details

This cake proves that small details really make all the difference! The dainty petals sweep up the tiers in a whimsical manner.

We absolutely love the small cupcakes as a second option for your guests! The cupcakes are decorated with fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate.

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3. Semi Nude Texture

This cake combines captivating with evocative as the artist decorates the cake with a multitude of white roses. By allowing the guests to also see the inside of the cake, the artist adds a homely touch to the overall look.

4. Pops of Statement Flowers

Why choose one colour when you can have it all? We are absolutely obsessed with this cakes combination of traditional and modern. The dried flowers add a certain delicacy to the cake that will bring the ‘wow’ factor on your big day!

5. Glamorous Mixed Mediums

This masterpiece has us picking our jaws up off the floor! The different colours and textures boasts luxury and style. We love the roses and flowers which add an extra pop of colour and also tie the layers together.

6. All White Wonder

An all-white cake is quintessentially bridal. This four-tiered cake boasts intricacy through its handmade textures and details. The feminine florals will have your guests looking at the cake for hours.

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7. Pretty In Pink

Another breathtaking example of the beauty in restrained elegance. A touch of romance is incorporated with sensual cerise tones balanced with tender pink blossoms.

8. Quirky Asymmetrical

Make a statement with some angles! The chic angular design with pretty and punchy shades makes this cake extra trendy and stands out from your traditional white wedding cake, giving it a more contemporary vibe.  

9. Gold Pieces

This cake proves that simple elegant designs can sometimes look the most elegant and expensive. The artist has also dressed the cake with a few edible white roses to add a bit of pop.

10. Bed of Roses

This four-tiered wedding cake is a flourish of ivory flowers, trellising upwards through the layers. We are loving the scattered rose petals below the cake. This jaw-dropping cake screams a classy wedding day.

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Choosing a wedding cake is one of the most tasty parts of wedding planning – after the food menu! There are so many flavours to choose from that you will be spoilt for choice. Vanilla, chocolate and fruit cakes are classic, but in the last 10 years Red Velvet, Rainbow Cake, Coconut and different flavours for each layer.

Unique Colours

Different colour wedding cakes can be a bold touch to your reception, so don’t be afraid to think outside of the box and go for a colour that would match your theme and wow your guests. Though black is not a common colour for wedding cakes, it can add a Gothic and autumnal feel to the aesthetic of your wedding. If you’re looking for a wedding cake supplier who can fulfill your colourful cake dreams, check out our Directory.

Clear Cake Tier

These fillable cake separators are a great way to make your cake taller and give it a more grandeur feel. Not only will they make your cake taller but they can be filled with anything from flowers to angle lights. Zuko’s Bakery offers beautiful cakes with trendy clear cake tiers, check them out on our Directory.

Naked Cakes

Naked cakes have been a huge hit in recent years and show no signs of slowing down! This rustic style is perfect with real or sugar flowers, and can be as naked or semi-naked as you like. MM Cookies offers naked cakes in a variety of styles, check them out as well as others in our Directory!

Sugar Flowers and Abstract Tiers

Couples want a wedding cake which exudes class and gives a modern feel. Cakes which feature interesting designs like fabric, and different sized cake separators. And who doesn’t love flowers you can eat? Intricately designed sugar flowers are a classic and still feature on trendy and modern wedding cakes. Muted colours are also on trend with off white, gray and beige becoming popular for a clean and simplistic style.

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Go big or go home… That’s the phrase that comes to mind when we see some of these celebrity wedding cakes! But what does a a celebrity wedding cake look like? When your rich and famous, you’re going to be able to hire some of the world’s best cake makers so we can only expect celebrity wedding cakes to be next level!

This edit features extravagant, gravity-defying cakes to soft, simple and understated cakes with delicate details. From pop singers to old Hollywood stars and the royals, feast your eyes on these stylish sweet treats made for some of our favourite celebrities – starting from the most expensive!

Information provided by a study carried out by the cake experts at Jackandbeyond.com.

1. Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas

This magnificent six-tier wedding cake cost Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas a whopping £15,000! Made for their 2018 wedding weekend in India which broke the internet for its extravaganza of fireworks and a 75-foot veil, their wedding cake certainly fit the theme of ‘go big or go home!’. Not only was it six-tiers in height, but it also featured a lit chandelier inside and represented a castle tower with decorative columns, pillars, arches and balconies.

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2. Grace Kelly & Rainier III

Coming in second at £10,000 is this celebrity wedding cake from 1956 when Prince Rainer III married his princess bride Grace Kelly in Monaco. Ethereal and an angelic, this creative cake featured a cage with two turtle doves and a music box of the bride and groom. It also towered high with an impressive six-tiers!

3. Kaley Cuoco & Ryan Sweeting

We admit we had to look twice when it came to Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting £9,000 wedding cake! Unfortunately, the pair are no longer married and Kaley has since remarried, but that doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate their magnificent cake from their California wedding in 2013. The cake hung upside-down from the ceiling under a chandelier and Kaley even had to bend her knees to cut a slice!

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4. Princess Eugenie & Jack Brooksbank

Going for an autumnal theme for their Windsor wedding in 2018, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank went for a five-tier red velvet and chocolate cake which cost £6,500! The cake consisted of three tiers of red velvet and two of chocolate sponge and was covered with butter cream, white icing and finished with decorative sugar leaves.

5. Sofia Vergara & Joe Manganiello

Although famous actress Sofia Vergara and actor Joe Manganiello married in 2015 in, their Florida wedding is still memorable for all its extravagant details – especially their wedding cake! Priced at £6,000, the lavish five-tier cake featured a quilted design and an array of stunning white flowers that really made a statement.

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6. Chiara Ferragni & Fedez

These two did not hold back when it came to their funfair-inspired wedding in Noto, Italy in 2018. Chiara is one of the most famous fashion bloggers also known as ‘The Blonde Salad’ and together with Italian rapper Fedez, they set the bar high for celebrity weddings! Priced at £5,600, their cake was hand painted with the same lyrics and symbols on the bride’s dress. They couple cut the cake hanging in foliage as fireworks went off in the background. The two then went on to enjoy their amusement park reception!

7. George Clooney & Amal Alamuddin

Our next celebrity couple wowed with a striking artistic cake for at their 2014 wedding in Venice, Italy. The famous actor and lawyer spent a total of £5,600 on their four-tier chocolate wedding cake featuring an abstract design, angular lines and arrows in gold and white with fan detailing on top.

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8. Olivia Buckland & Alex Bowen

Love Island stars, Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen married in 2018 with a lavish wedding that included a helicopter, a prosecco van and a eight-tier cake in Essex! The cake which cost £3,500 was created with lace and ruffle details to match Olivia’s wedding gown by Enzoani. It also included floral details to match their flower arrangements by Jades Flower Design.

9. Meghan Markle & Prince Harry

Millions of viewers tuned in to watch Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s royal wedding at Winsdor Castle in 2018. This wedding cake cost £2,900 and was not the traditional fruitcake expected of the royals. Instead, Harry and Meghan went for a lemon elderflower cake with simple white buttercream frosting. The four-layer cake was deconstructed on gold serving dishes and finished with flowers to tie in the spring season.

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10. Idris Elba & Sabrina Dhowre

Idris Elba’s cousin-in-law who is an award-winning pastry chef, brought this beautiful creation to life! The couple’s wedding cake was priced at £1,900 for their Morocco wedding in 2019. The five-tier naked cake had a half-iced look topped with red roses to match the theme of the reception. Idris chose a classic vanilla flavour with a cherry filling and buttercream icing, while Sabrina went for an olive oil base with lemon and basil buttercream.

11. Gwyneth Paltrow & Brad Falchuk

Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk took a more subtle and understated approach than our other celebrities. They went with these adorable mini wedding cakes, also described as micro wedding cakes, with a choice of carrot cake, vanilla or chocolate for their guests. The cakes were said to have cost £1,500 at their New York wedding.

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12. Penn Badgely & Domino Kirke

Penn Badgely and Domino Kirke celebrated their wedding in New York with a laid-back ceremony, however they pulled out all the stops for their £1,350 naked wedding cake. The gluten-free and vegan combination was lavender, rosewater and chocolate flavoured and topped with fresh fruit. We’re loving this fruitastic and natural wedding cake!

13. Zoe Kravitz & Karl Glusman

We’re sensing a trend with these deconstructed wedding cakes – and we’re not mad at it! This celebrity wedding cake (or cakes!) is priced at £1,200 and embrace a chic and natural look with floral details and cream scraped sides for Zoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman’s wedding in Paris, France.

14. John Legend & Chrissy Teigen

For their glamourous 2013 wedding in Lake Como in Italy, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen opted for a £1,100 naked wedding cake with three-tiers, cream cheese frosting and botanical buds. Naked cakes have really become a trend due to their and other celebrity influences!

15. Hilary Duff & Matthew Koma

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For her second wedding to Matthew Komain 2019, Disney child star Hillary Duff went for an simple yet stylish two-tier wedding cake with subtle lined edges and delicate leaf-like detailing. The cake was priced at £500 for their wedding in California.

Feeling inspired by these celebrity wedding cakes? To start planning your dream wedding cake, check out our local wedding cake suppliers HERE!

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Spring is here and summer is just around the corner which means we’re on the lookout for fresh, bright and colourful wedding cakes to give you all some serious spring / summer inspo!

From edible flowers to hand painted petals and pretty pastels, these wedding cakes make a stylish sweet treat that will brighten up your day and add a refreshing pop of colour for the season that’s in it – all from top cake makers across Ireland!

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Keep on scrolling for some delicious cake inspo (WARNING: this article may make you hungry!)…

Camerino Bakery

This wedding cake by Camerino Bakery in Dublin has stolen our hearts! These edible flowers are adorable and add a touch of life to your wedding cake and is perfect for a spring or summer wedding.

Colhoun Creations

Pastel pinks, flecks of gold and delicate florals – obsessed! This design by Colhoun Creations in Dublin is super feminine and adorable for an elegant wedding in spring or summer.

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Fern Cakery

We’re seeing more and more couples jumping on the micro cake wedding trend – which is especially cute for more intimate celebrations! This clean and simple cake by Fern Cakery in Kildare is finished with colourful blooms for that perfect pop of colour.

Synnotts Signature Bakes

Simple yet stunning, this delicate cate from Synnotts Signature Bakes in Dublin was made for the spring season! The tiny daisies paired with eucalyptus and fern is effortlessly elegant and make a stylish sweet treat.

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Gemma’s Cakes

Baby pink and baby blue come together beautifully on this creation by Gemma’s Cakes in Magherafelt. We’re loving everything about this cake from the colours to the texture and the overall neatness and feminine feel!

NI Cake Design

Tied together beautifully with a bow, this sweet cake from NI Cake Design in Carrickfergus is simply stunning! The delicate ribbons, blush colour and neat two tiers makes this cake super Instagrammable and Pinterest-worthy.

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Cove Cake Design

This cake by Cove Cake Design could make that perfect something blue for your big day! The subtle blue pattern and intricate texture detailing is heavenly and it perfectly comes together with a some sweet white buds.

Croft Cake Design

Catering for Wicklow, Carlow, Kildare, Wexford, Kilkenny, Croft Cake Design has sent us to cake heaven with this adorable hand painted creation! We love the delicate details from the painted flowers to the touches of sparkle and the beautiful pastel shades.

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Cupcakes And Counting

One word for this next cake… WOW! Cupcakes And Counting in Dublin are the creators behind this jawdropping cake which just screams spring and summer. This is definitely a sweet treat that would make a stylish centerpiece on your big day!

Sugar Flower Cake Company

Mint green and baby pinks are a beautiful colour combo for spring or summer nupitals. Just look at this design by Sugar Flower Cake Company in Moira who have designed this fun and floral cake which looks almost too good to eat!

Jill’s Cakes

Pampas grass is still a big trend in wedding cakes and we see why! Jill’s Cakes in Magherafelt created this beautiful design and we’re loving all the clean colours, pops of gold and pampas grass that really brings this cake to life.

Caroline Goulding Wedding Cakes

This punchy purple number by Caroline Goulding Wedding Cakes in Dublin is a dream! This swirling colours, floral texture and gold foiling really makes this cake stand out from the rest.

Broken Spoon Cakes

Dripping in style, this bold wedding cake from Broken Spoon Cakes in Cork takes creative cakes to a whole new level! With mini macaroons to dripping gold elements and beautiful blooms all over, this cake is for the couple want something a little more out there for spring or summer wedding.

Creative Cakes

Again, we’re loving the hand painted florals and are seeing this become a rising trend in wedding cakes – and we love it! This beautiful creation from Creative Cakes in Dublin is simply beautiful from the colours right down to the delicate painted designs.

Sugar Lane Artisan Cakes

Florals galore! What more can we say about this beautiful design from Sugar Lane Artisan Cakes in Maghera. The simple three tiers paired with the beautiful coloured buds make for some sweet and stylish décor!

Zukos Bakery

Beautiful brushstrokes and green foliage comes together to make this beautiful cake by Zuko’s Bakery in Dublin. Brushstrokes are also a huge wedding cake trend in 2022 and add a creative touch and pop of colour.

MM Cookies

We’re finishing this article with a clean, floral cake by MM Cookies in Limerick. The crisp white colour, textured ruffles on the bottom layer and neatly placed florals are the perfect combination for a simple spring or summer wedding cake.

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One huge wedding trend that’s really taken off is naked and semi-naked wedding cakes! So we thought it’s only right to round up our top favs and give you some food for thought (see what we did there? ).

The Victoria Sponge is having a big comeback – but this time it comes with stunning scraped edges and delicious details and it’s heading to a wedding near you, maybe even yours read after you read this post!

What is a ‘Naked Wedding Cake’?

The naked cake or semi-naked cake, is a cake with less exterior frosting than you’re usual wedding cake. They can be stacked with flavourful fillings to retain moisture, whilst the outside is usually marked with scraped frosting or none at all to create an overall rustic and chic aesthetic.

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Ready for some naked cake inspo? Keep on scrolling to get inspired…

Cake by Cove Cake Design

This semi-naked buttercream wedding cake from Cove Cake Design is a dream come true! The pale blue frosting topped adorned ruby sugar dahlia and gilded blackberries creates an overall relaxed and modern vibe. The gold flexes add that perfect finishing touch and luxurious feel.

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Cake by MM Cookies

Why have two tiers when you could have four?! Better yet, go with a semi-naked wedding cake like this beauty by MM Cookies finished with some delicate buds and roses and you’re in for a style statement that looks good enough to eat!

Cake by French Wedding Cakes

This beautiful berry and cinnamon naked wedding cake by French Wedding Cakes is perfect for a rustic autumn or winter wedding. The lightly scraped white frosting paired with the bold and bright colours of the fruit and cake base provide contrast and make this a super cute sweet treat!

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Cake by Creative Cakes

There’s something about a naked wedding cake topped with pastel florals and foliage that we adore! This delicious find from Creative Cakes is the perfect example of an elegant wedding cake with a neat look and a modern semi-naked finish.

Cake by Clare Ann Taylor Couture Cakes

Go bold with bright florals to tie in with your wedding colour palette. We love this cake style by Clare Ann Taylor Couture Cakes with a minimal naked design and splashes of colour to really bring this cake to life. It’s almost to pretty to eat!

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Cake by Celina’s Cakes

A different coloured bottom base to your naked wedding cake is another way you can really make it pop! As seen here on this beautiful design by Celina’s Cakes, you can dress up a naked cake as much as you like with floral buds, macaroons and lots of colour!

Cake by Sugar Flower Cake Company

This pretty neutral cake by Sugar Flower Cake Company is heavenly. We love this three-tier beauty with neatly scrapped edges, lightly scattered macaroons and dreamy pampas grass galore!

Cakes by Zuko’s Bakery

The only thing better than one wedding cake is two wedding cakes! We’re seeing more and more couple go for mini matching wedding cakes which add an adorable touch to their day. These to semi-naked cakes by Zuko’s Bakery definitely add a style statement and are sure to taste divine.

Cake by NI Cake Design

NI Cake Design never miss the mark. The beautiful rustic semi-naked cake with dripping details, gold flexes and colour florals and fruit is everything a wedding cake could be and more. An Instagram-worthy wedding cake for sure!

Cake by Synnotts Signature Bakes

For our minimal brides, this sweet and simple design by Synnotts Signature Bakes could be your perfect match! We love everything from the pale frosted colours, the neatly scrapped edges and just the right amount of florals and foliage to bring this cake to life.

Cake by Love Um Cakes

Berry beautiful! We’d like to finish with this adorable semi-naked cake from Love Um Cakes. This is perfect for an outdoor rustic wedding or cosy autumn or winter nuptials we’re this cake will be a stylish finishing touch to your wedding day theme.

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Getting married next year? These 6 wedding cake trends for 2022 are sure to inspire your big day.

Weddings are back and so are the delicious cakes. Often the centerpiece of the reception, the cutting of the wedding cake is a symbolic moment that is captured to look back on in years to come. Keep reading to discover the trends we think will be making it big next year.

1. Semi-Naked Cakes

Semi-Naked cakes have taken the wedding world by storm in 2021 and, by the looks of it, this trend is not slowing down. With the sponge layers peeping through the fine frosting, many brides opt for this style of cake to match their rustic and minimalist wedding vibe. Much like their full frosted counterparts, these semi-naked desserts can be dressed up or down with the addition of flowers, berries and greenery to showcase the couple’s personality and style.

2. Single Tier Cakes

If 2021 taught us anything, it’s that wedding cakes don’t need to be three-tiers tall to be fabulous. Over the last 12 months, we have seen a rise in more intimate ceremonies. With a smaller guest list may come a smaller cake but as the saying goes ‘good things come in small packages.’ A single tier can still pack a punch without breaking the bank!

3. A Pop of Colour

Couples are finding more ways to make their wedding day more personal and the wedding cake is a great canvas to showcase your style. Inject some colour into the tiers and make that cake pop. From bold and daring (Gothic wedding cake, anyone?) to a more minimal marble effect, the different hues are sure to capture the eyes and hearts of your guests.

4. Macarons Tower

Two desserts in one? Yes please! For those couples with a sweet tooth, a macaron tower is the perfect addition to the big day. These structures vary in height, colour and flavours so can be easily adapted to suit your theme and taste. We are obsessed!

5. Florals

Florals are always on trend when it comes to weddings. Whether it is roses cascading down the tiers or the delicate baby breath flower perched on top, there are so many different ways to dress your cake. Extra points when the flowers are edible!

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6. Single Serve Cakes

A new kind of cake – the wedding cupcake! Since the lifting of Coronavirus restrictions, we have witnessed a rise in micro-weddings! These cupcakes are ideal for a small and private wedding ceremony with the nearest and dearest and can be just as striking as a full-sized wedding cake. Almost too cute to eat!

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Sometimes the classics are the best, and that can go for cakes and sweet treats just as much as decor and music!

There’s nothing quite as eye-catching as a beautiful cake with intricate floral touches and the three-tier wedding cake is still hugely popular for a reason.

Cake traditions date back to ancient Roman times when the groom would break a loaf of bread over his bride’s head for good luck, but the modern version is a lot more palatable!

And everyone loves that Instagram-worthy moment when they gather round to see the bride and groom join hands to cut their wedding cake – a slice of cheese just isn’t the same!

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If you can’t decide what flavour you love the best, having a three-tier cakes means you get to choose three in one, although the old tradition of baking fruit cake for one of the layers and using it for the christening cake of your first child is dying out these days.

So go for chocolate truffle, elderflower and gin, lemon and rosemary – the possibilities are endless!

Rose and raspberry cake, below left; 3-tier turquoise cake from Zuko’s Bakery, right.

Three-tier cake with flower decorations from Creative Cakes, left; Blue ruffled wedding cake, right.

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Naked wedding cake with red and white roses, from Celina’s Cakes, left; Naked wedding cake decorated with buttonholes, by Zuko’s Bakery, right.

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Floral cake, left, Tampa Bay Cake Company; Bicycle cake, right, by Cherub Couture Cakes.

Naked cake by MM Cookies, below left; Marbled icing cake by Rosalind Miller Cakes, right.

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Champagne rose cake by Sarah Jane’s Cakes, below left; Pink roses cake by MM Cookies, middle; Ivory rose wreath cake, by Celina’s Cakes, right.

Green and white 3-tier cake, left; Macaron flower cake, by Anges de Sucre, right.

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Happy ever cake by Creative Cakes, below left; Chocolate and raspberry gold leaf cake, by MM Cookies, right.

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In our recent article we brought you some fresh and fabulous wedding invitation trends of 2021, so now it’s time to look at your wedding cake!

We hope you’re not too peckish while reading this, as we’ve rounded up some of the most popular tasty and trendy wedding cake styles you’re going to want to see.

From pops of colour, to crystalized cuts and sleek marble, there’s a cake style here for every bride that looks good enough to eat…

Geometrical

This is one for the cool kids – the geometric wedding cake style is a funky and fabulous wedding cake trend we’re seeing everywhere! The chic angular design with pretty and punchy shades makes this cake extra trendy and stands out from your traditional white wedding cake, giving it a more contemporary vibe.  

Find out more about Creative Cakes HERE

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Square Tier

An easy way to give your wedding cake a fresh and fabulous look is to ditch the traditional round tiers and think outside the box (literally), going for square tiers instead! Square tiers are a huge trend this wedding season – with clean, crisp lines and perfect 90-degree angles, there’s something modern and elegant about this wedding cake which also adds to a beautiful wedding aesthetic.

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Naked/half-dressed

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The naked cake, also known as the ‘dirty-iced’ cake (if you can get past the name), is a big wedding cake trend we’re seeing this year! This cake normally consists of a light crumb coating and can be described as ‘half-dressed’, with a thin layer of icing that traps in all the cake crumbs. It’s a little more on the bare side, but less is more these days. Top with a little floral details or cake topper will make this cake even more trendy!

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Geode Crystal

If you’re on the hunt for a quirky yet stylish wedding cake this year, then a geode crystalised wedding cake could be your answer! We’ve seen these popping up everywhere recently – with immaculate sharp edges and sparkling crystal embellishments ripping through the centre, this cake will definitely add that extra wow-factor and make your guests’ heads turn.

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Marble

Marble has been a hot wedding trend for a while now and isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. This cool and chic wedding cake trend consists of marbleizing white fondant with icing colour or blending together two subtle shade, for a sleek and stylish finish – we’re especially loving the light grey and pale pink shades!

Find out more about Zukos Bakery HERE

Minimal & Modern

As you may already know, minimalism is a huge wedding trend this year, which also includes the wedding cake! If you’re a bride who thinks less is more, then a minimalistic wedding cake could be your perfect style – cut out all the bells and whistles and opt for a sleek and white design which looks neat and a treat all in one!

Find out more about Debbies Delights HERE

Colour, Colour, Colour!

Although we love the minimalistic wedding cake trend, we’re a sucker for a pop of colour! Colour is also a huge trend in the wedding world right now, right down to the cake – take a look at these fabulous cakes for some colourful inspo. Whether it’s florals or brush strokes of bold colours, these are extra stylish and perfect for a summer wedding!

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Cute & Personal

Add a little bit of your personality into your wedding cake this year with a cute and creative wedding cake! Bespoke and character filled wedding cakes are all the trend this season, with couples going for fun, playful and quirky styles – we love these adorable, personalised wedding designs by Creative Cakes, which bring your fairytale to life!

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With life moving back to normal, there’s no better way to get back on track with your wedding planning than by visiting The Wedding Journal Show – book your tickets here and get an exclusive 50% off discount code for this weekend only, when you join our brides Facebook Group!

Our Spring 2022 shows are now full steam ahead at the start of the year and we can promise a serious wedding extravaganza, with inspiration, style and industry experts – everything you need to make sure your big day goes perfectly!

You’ll get to see the newest styles in our thrilling live catwalk shows and our specialist stage areas. And even better – because we love you so much – we’re offering a 50% off the ticket price for anyone who joins our wonderful Wedding Journal Inspo group on Facebook – a fabulous community where brides-to-be trade tips and ideas and you can chat to others about new trends and solving your wedding dilemmas.

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All you have to do is join the group and you’ll have access to an access code that will guarantee you a 50% discount off the ticket price for The Wedding Journal Show – all the inspiration at half the price. 

Just join the Facebook Wedding Journal Inspo group, get your access code and enter it in the coupon code box at the checkout when you’re purchasing your tickets.

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Limited spaces are available, so book now for the ultimate experience! We’ve got amazing bridal catwalks (reserved seating only), VIP packages and amazing cash prizes – you really don’t want to miss it!

We’ll be at Citywest Dublin on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 January 2022 and TEC Belfast on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 February 2022. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Your wedding cake is going to feature heavily in your photos and you’ll be looking at those ‘cutting the cake’ snaps for years to come, so chances are you’ll want to get your wedding cake just right.

But you don’t have to go for three tiers of Victoria Sponge. You don’t even have to have something sweet. Or choose something that even remotely resembles a traditional cake.

In fact, when it comes to wedding cakes, you’ve an opportunity to really run wild, and a quirky cake is the perfect way to do things a little differently Whether you’re going for something that looks good in your pics or taste reigns supreme, we’ve rounded up some alternative wedding cake ideas to run by your baker. (Psst! Need help finding a baker for your big day? Head to our directory of suppliers here.)

The doughnut wall or tower

The doughnut wall may be a popular trend, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it your own. Run riot with decoration and colour, and feel free to add personalisation. If you still want the traditional cutting the cake moment, you can also have a doughnut tower to cut into. Make sure to get your pics before hungry hands beat you to it!

The cupcake mountain

Big or small, who doesn’t love a cupcake? And the best news is, you can go wild with colour. Choose bold and bright to really make an impact, or match the icing to your overall colour palette and theme. The choice is yours. If you still want to keep a traditional element, top your cupcake mountain with a one-tiered cake in matching icing.

The savoury one

Cheese, please! Not everyone is a sweet tooth and this alternative wedding cake is the perfect crowd pleaser. Choose your favourites, whether it’s smoked applewood, Wensleydale cranberry or a classic brie, and serve them up alongside a variety of crackers and relishes. Divine.

The macaroon tower

Want to treat your guests to something a little lighter than a giant slab of cake? Then you can’t go wrong with these delicate French fancies. The creamy filling and delicate crunch will be a hit with your guests and you can go for a variety of colours. They’re elegant, sophisticated and especially perfect if you’re having a French-themed do.

The brownie stack

The perfect alternative wedding cake for chocolate lovers, what could be better – and more delicious – than a great, big stack of brownies? A little bit rough around the edges, this alternative wedding cake idea would work particularly well at a rustic-themed wedding, and you can run amok with flavours too. Salted caramel, anyone?

Cheesecake

Always order cheesecake from the dessert menu? Then why not have it as your wedding cake? You can dedicate each tier to a different flavour to encompass all your favourites, whether it’s lemon, raspberry and white chocolate, or Terry’s Chocolate Orange, and if you’re strapped for cash, you could serve it with ice cream and have it as your dessert.

The fruit plate

Your wedding day is no time to be health conscious but if you’d rather something subtly sweet as opposed to full sugar coma, a beautifully arranged fruit plate can be a good option. It’s a much lighter option than a wedge of cake, and a good choice if you want your guests to hit the dancefloor after dinner, instead of nursing a food baby.

The pancake stack

Are pancakes your favourite way to wake up in the morning? Do you love drizzling them with maple syrup and topping them with bacon? Pancakes may seem like an unusual choice for a wedding but they can be arranged in an insta-worthy stack – perfect for getting that ‘cutting the cake shot’ – they can be dished up with some ice cream as a dessert option, and you could set up a customisation station, so your guests can choose their own toppings. What’s not to love?

The mini cake

It’s the same, but different! You can have your exact cake just not in it’s usual form. Smaller versions of big cakes are in, and not only are they good for portion sizes, they’re also a good choice if you want to add personalisation – think of it as an individual treat for each of your guests. This alternative wedding cake really comes into its own in the way it’s displayed so be prepared to get creative.

Cake pops

Bite-size, aesthetically pleasing and sure to be a real hit with the kids. What’s not to love? Serve the upside down on a tray as above, upright in mason jars, or scattered around your sweet table.

How to plan your alternative wedding cake

Gather ideas

Good news – you’ll find lots of inspiration online. Once you’ve settled on the kind of alternative wedding cake you’d like, scour hashtags on Instagram, scroll through Pinterest and scout out bakers skilled in creating similar. By doing some research, you’ll really hone in on what you want. Now is a good time to think about colour palette too.

Consider your theme

You may love that slightly garish hot pink doughnut tower, but does it tie in with your elegant black tie wedding? Likewise, will that cheese cake fare well at an outdoor wedding if it’s an abnormally hot day? Of course, when it comes to the overall look and feel of your big day, it’s totally okay to break the rules a little if you want to, but be sure to consider the practicalities – nobody wants melted frosting or their wedding venue filled with the aroma of gone-off cheese.

Arm yourself with pics

It’s one thing having the picture of your alternative wedding cake in your head and quite another trying to explain it to someone else. Descriptions are always open to interpretation, so when you consult with your baker, be sure to bring along plenty of pics. You don’t need to have an image of the exact match. Instead, feel free to bring several pics that incorporate the different elements of what you want. It’ll give your baker a much clearer picture of what you’re after.

Looking for the perfect person to bake your wedding cake? Head to our directory of suppliers here.

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It was the fifth season of the show, back in the days of Mary Berry, and 17 year old Martha Collison became a quarter finalist in the competitive show. Now 22, she has written two cookery books and writes a weekly column for the Waitrose newspaper. She married accountant Michael Haywood at the weekend and invited all her fellow contestants to celebrate with her.

Not only did they celebrate, but they each made her a cake. Those lucky guests!

Winner Nancy Birtwhistle made a beautiful blush pink cake called Prinsesstarta, Swedish for ‘Princess Cake’, with raspberry jam, pastry cream and a Swiss meringue buttercream crumb coat while Claire Goodwin, the first contestant to be eliminated went for a three-tier chocolate cake decorated with pretzels, Galaxy bars and Golden Eggs.

Also sharing on social media was Chetna Makan, semi-finalist on the show, shared a series of snaps of the wedding day and wrote of how the contestants are still close five years on!

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Finalist Richard Burr made a lotus Biscoff cake decorated with delicate icing flowers and replied to a fan that while Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry did not attend the wedding, Mary did send a ‘lovely message’ to the newlyweds.

All the cakes were placed side by side on the dessert table and were definitely eye-catching! This is such a sweet reunion of friends, congratulations to the happy pair!

Set Featured Image: @chetnamakan / Instagram

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There are even some that we think the Groom’s will enjoy!

Macaroon Mountain

This look is chic and understated, perfect for an alternative bride who loves the taste of France. Channeling Blair Waldorf vibes from Gossip Girl, couples can bake or simply buy their favourite flavours and colours for an even prettier design.

Some of the most popular flavours for weddings are velvet chocolate, crème brulee, and of course champagne.

Cookies and Biscuits

Quite often the wedding cake is traditionally cute after the meal, to be served with tea and coffee. But what else goes down well with tea and coffee, cookies and biscuits of course.

A stack of iced biscuits is an innovative wedding cake alternative and can also double up as wedding favours.

These intricately iced treats will go down storm with your guests.

Cheesecake Wedding Cake

If you are a big fan of cheesecake, there is nothing and no one stopping you from constructing your very own cheesecake wedding cake.

You can mix and match your favourite flavours, simply pop them onto a decorative cake stand and voila!

Pork Pie

A traditional Victorian delicacy, the humble Pork Pie. This is made from uncured pork meat and a rich hot water crust pastry, sounds delicious!

This can be a heavy ‘dessert’ so perhaps don’t serve this if you are having a 5 course meal before hand.

Cannoli Tower

Is there anything more delicious than a fried, crunchy pastry shell filled with your choice of Italian custard or cream, then lightly sprinkled with icing sugar?

We don’t think so! These scrumptious little Italian treats should be kept cool, you don’t want a runny cannoli. You can stack these classic pastries in a tower on your dessert table for a sophisticated wedding cake alternative.

Pizza Cake

Sticking with an Italian twist, our grooms might be more excited with this one. Why not enjoy a heated dessert, with a pizza cake. You can make each layer a different topping or flavour. The bigger the pizza cake the better!

Pie

This alternative concept is particularly popular in America atm, especially coming into ‘pie season’ with Thanksgiving just around the corner.

Each pie can be a different flavour, so you know that every guest will be catered for. Serve your wedding pie with a heaped scoop of ice cream.

Couples can enjoy some time away from wedding planning by baking their desserts together.

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They strive to provide customers with wedding cakes that are carefully baked and handcrafted using only the best local ingredients. They specialise in both fondant and buttercream cakes that ooze both class and perfection.

Claire Does Cake works closely with their clients to ensure the design and construction of their cakes are second to none whilst including their trademark clean lines and neat finish.

Not only do they care about the overall finish but they pay close attention to their carefully selected ingredients and their recipes have been perfected so that you and your guests are provided with that scrumptious homemade cake.

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Northern Irish based wedding cake company, Gemma’s Cakes create beautiful designs that taste just as good as they look.  

Gemma’s Cakes was born in 2012, when Gemma made her daughter Olivia’s fourth birthday cake.  Olivia really wanted a ballet themed cake and when Gemma couldn’t find one she decided to give it a go herself! The party came and went and so did the cake, it was real hit with all the guests. Feeling encouraged Gemma started a Facebook page and it quickly grew into a full-time business.  Within a few months her husband John got involved and took on the baking to keep up with demand. Together they have built their business around raising two children, Olivia now ten, Jack eight.  

Gemma and John have created hundreds of cakes over the years and are passionate about creating bespoke wedding cakes that taste as good as they look!  Based in Castledawson in the centre of Northern Ireland they are ideally situated to deliver cakes to any venue in the country.  

Gemma was previously a Wedding Planner at the stunning Galgorm Resort & Spa so has a wealth of wedding experience to help with planning all the finer details.

The icing on the cake for Gemma and John was being voted Wedding Cake Designer of the Year at the Wedding Journal Reader Awards in both 2017 and 2018.  

As wedding cake suppliers to the prestigious Galgorm Resort & Spa their attention to detail and service is second to none. Gemma offers complimentary tasting appointments for the bride and groom, where they can sample cake with tea/coffee in a comfortable, private setting, discussing designs and ideas. 

They work closely with a few hotels and are also on the preferred suppliers list for the new Titanic Hotel in Belfast.

What sets Gemma’s Cakes apart is their dedication to providing a personal and attentive service, from your first consultation, through to delivery and set up.

For further information visit www.gemmas-cakes.co.uk

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Choosing to opt for a wedding Cheese Tower is a great alternative or addition to the traditional wedding cake and It can be customised for each wedding and couple.  The Traditional Cheese Company (TCC) are experts in speciality cheese and fine foods and can help you choose the perfect cheese for your special day…

The Cheese Tower is a variety of cheese wheels stacked and the size and cheese selection can be personalised for the time of year or the theme of your wedding.  Not to mention the visual effect of a decorated cheese tower is simply stunning, as seen by this example from the Traditional Cheese Company.

Cheese Towers are best suited for groups of 75 or more to achieve the effect of the towering – using different size wheels along with the visual impact of the cheese colours combined with your chosen decorations.  The cheese can be served as the cheese course of your meal, as evening supper for your guests and can also be used the following day.  TCC can also provide crackers and a range of relish as accompaniments!

The cheese experts at TCC will consult with you to design the ideal Cheese Tower for your special day; advising on the quantity and assortment of cheese, ensuring a good balance and contrast of cheese types for your guests.

For further details on Wedding Cheese Towers or to arrange a quotation, please contact the Traditional Cheese Company at (Phone): +353 1 409 0400 or email: orlaosullivan@traditionalcheese.ie.

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One key trend is that many couples are going back to basics, forgetting the extravagance of a wedding and focusing on making meaningful memories with loved ones- this also applies to the latest wedding cake trends for 2018. Don’t let your dessert outshine you on your wedding day- swap towering and elaborate creations for something a little more elegant and low-key to be on trend for the year ahead.

Their top three wedding cake trends for 2018, based on searches are the following:

Fig Cakes (+575%)

Pinterest report that Fig wedding cake searches have soared, with searches up 575% on the previous year, and it’s easy to see why! Solo or mixed with fruit, greenery or flowers make for a super pretty cake whether you prefer a naked, fondant or buttercream base. Both sophisticated and earthy, the most common figs have a deep-purple red tone and gives off notes of honey and berry making it perfect for an autumn or winter wedding.

Metallic Decorations (+476%)

Metallic and gold decor has been trending in the wedding world for some time now, and this trend is set to stay! Moving away from the rose gold and blush trend of 2017, Pinterest has reported a rise in gold, copper and silver metallic wedding cake designs, up 476% on searches from last year. Perfect for a chic, glam and modern bride, you can choose to have an all-metallic tier, an Ombré effect or even a personalised design that will add an element of luxe to your big day. However, to really nail this trend keep the rest of the cake minimal and sleek with only a dash of metallic accents to set it off.

Minimal, White Frosting (+235%)

You heard it here first- the stripped-back and minimal look for weddings is the hottest trend for 2018, meaning it’s no surprise this has translated back to wedding cakes. Opting for a minimalist-look wedding avoids falling into a colour-scheme trap and allows you to concentrate on other areas of your wedding day beyond its general look. To ace this style, think white, clean and modern for a minimalist wedding, with a touch or organic nature thrown in for good measure.

Other popular trends for wedding cakes this year include:

Cheese Cakes

Whilst cake is up there with one of our favourite things of all time, cheese makes a firm case for second place! And luckily for us (not for our waistlines however!) cheese wedding cakes have never been so popular. From creamy brie to smokey cheddar, cheese can add a refined yet rustic foodie feel to your wedding, and with the addition of flowers, grapes, berries or figs, the Cheese wedding cake could be the perfect option for a quirky and alternative couple.

Geode Cakes  

The Geode wedding cake has taken the internet and wedding world by storm and choosing this show-stopping style is sure to dazzle your guests. These incredible cakes are created to look as if colourful rocks and precious gems have been carved into the cake by using crystallised sugar – pushing the boundaries of cake making and a sure-fire way to make a unique statement at your wedding reception!

For more wedding cake inspiration, or to source out the local experts, check out our recommended suppliers of wedding cakes in Northern Ireland or Ireland.

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