Tips for displaying your wedding cake beautifully
14 September 2024
Your wedding cake is so much more than just a dessert—it is an integral part of your wedding day décor. It should be beautifully displayed to capture the attention it truly deserves.
I design your wedding cake with careful attention to the details of your special day, incorporating elements like your wedding florals, stationery, dress, and colour scheme. This is why it is important to carefully consider the space where your wedding cake will be displayed.
Here are some tips on how to display your wedding cake beautifully:
- Choose the Right Location: Select a spot that’s easily visible to guests, such as near the entrance or behind the top table.
- Use a Stunning Cake Stand: Consider a decorative cake stand that complements your wedding theme. A clear or metallic stand can elevate the cake and create a striking visual impact.
- Incorporate Florals: Surround the cake with fresh or sugar flowers that match your wedding décor. This adds a natural touch and enhances the overall aesthetic.
- Add Candles: Use pillar or tea lights around the cake to create a warm, inviting ambiance, especially in dim lighting.
- Create a Backdrop: Use a floral arch, drapery, or a personalized sign behind the cake to create a beautiful backdrop that draws attention to the display.
- Consider Height Variations: Use plinths or risers to add height and dimension to the cake display, making it more visually interesting.
- Highlight with Lighting: Incorporate soft lighting, such as fairy lights or uplighting, to draw focus to the cake and create a magical atmosphere.
- Personal Touches: Include personal elements, such as photos or mementos, around the cake to tell your story and add a unique touch.
Here are some images from real weddings showcasing how my couples have creatively displayed their wedding cakes. Each display reflects their unique style and the beautiful details of their special day.
Lydia and Paul chose to display their wedding cake on clear plinths surrounded by pillar candles, florals and a personalised neon sign. The cake was placed in a corner not typically used for wedding cakes creating a stunning impact as their guests entered the wedding breakfast.
Image by www.filmmakersoflondon.co.uk Styling https://www.etiquetteeventshire.co.uk venue www.elmorecourt.com
Stephen and Rob repurposed the floral meadows from their ceremony at Elmore Court to adorn the front of their wedding cake table, creating a beautiful focal point.
Venue www.elmorecourt.com Florals and styling www.sallygillflowers.co.uk
Kimberley and Charles adorned the wedding cake table with a bed of fragrant blooms, adding a elegant touch to their wedding cake display.
Venue www.slaughtersmanor.co.uk Image www.weddingsbynicolaandglen.com Flowers www.stephaniesaundersflowers.co.uk
Collette and Lee had a custom made wedding cake stand decorated with florals meadows and crowned with a 12 foot floral hoop overhead. Their wedding was abundant with flowers and their wedding cake display was no exception.
Venue www.exclusive.co.uk/the-manor-house Image www.robertafacchini.com Wedding planner www.plannedforperfection.co.uk Florals www.loveflowersuk.com
Karina and Mat creatively repurposed the floral arch from the outdoor ceremony at Hamswell House, using it to enhance the display of their wedding cake.
Venue www.hamswellhouse.co.uk image www.helencawte.com Florals www.corkyandprince.com
Emily and Callum used the floral arrangements and candles from their Elmore Church ceremony to beautifully frame their wedding cake, creating the perfect backdrop to their top table.
Venue www.elmorecourt.com Florals and styling www.sororidesignevents.co.uk Image and stationery www.urbanframe.co.uk
All these wedding cakes feature sugar flowers crafted by Cake Daydreams to perfectly complement the fresh blooms supplied by your florist and stylist.
As part of your wedding cake consultation with Cake Daydreams we will discuss the best ways to display your wedding cake and what may work with your venue and styling.
I would love to hear from you if you are keen on me creating you a stunning wedding cake to create a focal point for your beautiful day.
Until next time ... take care
Claire x
