15 Ways to Dress Up Your Wedding Cake
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We've all seen the beautiful and classic white wedding cakes, and while those are wonderful, they can sometimes be boring. Style Me Pretty offers some nontraditional inspiration for wedding cakes that are anything but predictable.
I have a confession. Amidst the happy chaos of our wedding night, I only ate one bite of my cake. Shame on me, I know! Thankfully, we each savored a piece the next morning and it was equally as tasty as it was pretty—a must in my book. Whether you fancy yours up with fresh blooms or elegant skinny taper candles, we've got our eyes on a few fun ways to dress up your cake below!
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Vibrant Blooms
Add life to a bright white cake by topping with bright blooms and their living greens.
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Silk Ribbon
Add a touch of old world romance to a two-tier cake by topping with a loosely tied silk ribbon and tiny blooms!
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Glittery Goodness
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but we think this "love" cake topper is worth a million.
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Floral Sash
Dress your cake with a sash of regal red blooms for the ultimate in edible, royal-worthy style.
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Extra Tall Taper Candles
Add an extra festive touch to even the smallest of single tier cakes with a set of super tall (and super chic!) skinny taper candles!
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Fondant Arches
Allude to the architecture of where you said "I Do" with gorgeous icing arches that look worthy of even the oldest European cathedral.
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Seaside Treasures
If you're hosting a nautical affair, and are looking for an unconventional way to incorporate seashells, then this might be it!
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Gilded Taper
This modern-designed duo of darling doves looks chic and festive in glittering gold!
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Fresh Herbs
Wrapping your cake in a wreath of simple rosemary sprigs is a definite shortcut to easy elegance.
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Fresh Fruit
Top newly whipped peaks of buttercream frosting with sliced peaches, pink blooms and fresh greenery for an organic look that's also totally sweet.
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Marble Detailing
Add an elegant touch to any cake with this organic pattern that screams chic.
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Gold Stripes
For the perfect balance of organic and glam, have a stripe of gleaming gold painted on the base of each tier, for the perfect metallic moment.
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Cake Floral Crown
Keep your floral decor strictly on top of the cake to create a unique "floral crown" cake topper!
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Watercolor Calligraphy
Showcase a meaningful quote or part of your vows with some stunning watercolor calligraphy!
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Ruffles and Flags
Another way to give a subtle nod to nautical? Navy and white toothpick flags atop rolling "waves" of buttercream frosting!
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