We love a slice of wedding cake [1] as much as the next guest, but even the most sweet-toothed of couples might find it hard to get through the leftovers before flying off on their honeymoon [2]. It's for this reason that savory wedding cakes are becoming popular, especially if you're going for an evening buffet or something a little more relaxed for your wedding breakfast.

We've all seen the literal cheese cakes [3] that have become popular over recent years (even Costco is in on the game now [4]), but what about a pork pie cake? Popularized in the UK, pork pies are traditionally made with chopped pork and pork fat (vegetarians need not apply) and surrounded by a thick pastry. While you may need to search around a bit to find a qualified baker in the States, the real deal from a top-end butcher will really give you a beautiful showpiece and a filling snack for the evening buffet. They look especially at home in a rustic or vintage-themed wedding, especially outdoors.

Inspired? Take a look through our gallery of pork pie cakes, and add this savory showstopper to your wedding spreadsheet now.