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25 Classic Wedding Cakes That Stand the Test of Time

Jan 23 2015 - 6:30am

Get ready, because you'll want to bookmark all of these classic wedding cakes. While so many today come in all different shapes and styles, we're loving timeless cakes that you'll want to bite into even when looking at pictures of your big day years from now. We're talking cascading flowers, ruffles, lace, and more dainty details. Ahead, check out the sweet stunners.

There's something so sweet about this simple but beautiful cake — the ruffles and flowers make the perfect classic combo.

Photo by Oh, Darling! [1] via Wedding Chicks [2]

An easy recipe for an elegant cake that's hard to forget? A floral and lace-like pattern that's topped off with white roses.

Photo by Corbin Gurkin Photography [3] via Style Me Pretty [4]

You may not have ever seen a hanging cake before, but this one's tiered shape and ribbon-like, beaded texture is familiar in the best way possible.

Photo by Chenin Boutwell [5] via Wedding Chicks [6]

This light lavender cake with oversize cascading roses is so gorgeous, it'll make a statement all on its own.

Photo by This Modern Romance [7] via Green Wedding Shoes [8]

This beauty is practically blooming with pink petals and flecks of gold detail that are both timeless and tasteful.

Photo by Melissa Gidney Photography [9] via Style Me Pretty [10]

At only two layers high, this pretty white floral-covered cake makes a big impact.

Photo by Sarah Layne Photography [11] via 100 Layer Cake [12]

Does it get any simpler or more timeless than this? Beading and pink peonies are the two ingredients it takes to get the look of this stunning cake.

Photo by Kristen Marie Photography [13] via Style Me Pretty [14]

The great thing about this gold-detailed cake is that it reflects another time period but is still totally appropriate for a modern-day wedding.

Photo by Shane Snider Photography [15] via Style Me Pretty [16]

This two-layered ruffle and floral cake is effortless and elegant all at once; consider it a great option for beach weddings and beyond.

Photo by Sarah Layne Photography [17] via 100 Layer Cake [18]

The details on this classic wedding cake are both soft and intricate at the same time — the embroidery-like pattern and florals are almost too sweet to eat.

Photo by Austin Warnock [19] via Style Me Pretty [20]

Tradition meets style when it comes to this pretty, off-white, square cake.

Photo by Elyse Hall Photography [21] via Style Me Pretty [22]

This is one occasion where there's no such thing as too much pomp and circumstance — the lace! The gold! The oranges! It's all fitting of a royal wedding, if you ask us.

Photo by Stephanie Williams of This Modern Romance [23] via 100 Layer Cake [24]

Six tiers are just enough to capture all the gorgeous details of this cake — the color stands out for good reason, and the lace-like icing is a delicate, classic touch.

Photo by The Youngrens [25] via Style Me Pretty [26]

Maybe it's the purple and pink roses or elaborate design, but there's something so whimsical and lovely about this cake.

Photo by Polly Alexandre Photography [27] via Style Me Pretty [28]

This gorgeous cake proves that piped roses are just as classic as the real deal.

Photo by Volatile Photography [29] via Style Me Pretty [30]

From the doves to the florals to the white beads, everything about this cake says timeless.

Photo by Brett Heidebrecht [31] via Wedding Chicks [32]

Typical ruffle cakes get an upgrade with fun colors and an appliqué-like pattern.

Photo by Jessica Zais Photography [33] via Green Wedding Shoes [34]

A wedding cake like this romantic, gilded version is sure to make the entire room sparkle — and who doesn't want that on their wedding day?

Photo by Jana Williams Photography [35] via 100 Layer Cake [36]

The cascading flowers, purple accents, and four tiers of pretty make this one showstopping cake.

Photo by Caroline Tran Photography [37] via Style Me Pretty [38]

Count this as the most elegant confetti we've ever seen. The fun details on this four-layered, blush-colored wedding cake are pretty exceptional.

Photo by Gary Ashley, Wedding Artists Collective [39] via 100 Layer Cake [40]

This cake, full of flowers, frills, and delicate details, has all the makings of a traditional cake — except it's all pink and was modeled after a Chanel dress.

Photo by Sugar Ruffles [41] via Wedding Chicks [42]

Painted wedding cakes are inherently special, and we think this particular one with its bird and floral design is just fabulous.

Photo by Amy and Stuart Photography [43] via Style Me Pretty [44]

Two first two words that come to mind when seeing this cake: graceful and timeless.

Photo by Andi Hatch Photography [45] via 100 Layer Cake [46]

This classic tiered cake on the left looks like it was hand-embroidered with a floral and leaf pattern, and we love that the topper adds a fun, modern touch.

Photo by Jodi Miller Photography [47] via Green Wedding Shoes [48]

This is one simple but charming cake if we every saw one, with a floral design that takes center stage.

Photo by Kate MacPherson Photographer [49] via Style Me Pretty [50]


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