26 Unique Wedding Cake Stands

By Chloe Gorman
January 11, 2019
Lee Yen Photography

Surprise your guests with these unexpected displays.

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Lee Yen Photography

When it comes to dessert tables, there are so many ways to surprise your guests with your treat selection. From cupcake towers and plates of decadent macarons to the focal point (the wedding cake!), there are endless dessert types to offer. While delicious goodies are always the highlight, a beautiful dessert display is always appreciated—especially when showing off your main confection. If you're searching for unique pieces to spruce up your cake and the surrounding spread, we suggest you consider an eye-catching cake stand.

While we still appreciate a classic silver or gold footed plate, the following slides are full of iterations that put a creative spin on tradition. From modern options with geometric elements to rustic stands made out of deer antlers, there is something out there for every couple. For proof, just look to this purple Flour and Flourish cake that sat on top of a thick tree trunk. We also love the gold "branches" that added a delicate touch to the otherwise masculine stand.

Although the following confections are beautiful in their own right, there is something to be said for the unique vessels they're placed on. The best part? There is a cake stand for every wedding type. Whether it is a petite gold tray for a classic event or blush pink glass stand for a romantic garden party, there are plenty of out-of-the-box options to choose from. Click through to discover some of the most unique cake stands from real weddings. By the time you are finished, you'll be inspired to ask your baker to consider a nontraditional stand for your big-day treat.

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Gold Stand

Ally and Bobby Fine Art Photography

As a nod to the couple's elegant event, The Cupcake Shoppe placed their three-tiered treat on a thin, regal gold stand.

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Emerald Green

Danielle Poff Photography

Ma Petite Maison Cake Design baked this dainty one-tier. Note how its greenery accents were highlighted by the treat's emerald green stand.

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Raw Edge

Davy Whitener Photography
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A raw-edged wooden stand brought a masculine vibe to this feminine quilt-embossed confection by Sugar Cloud Baking Company.

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Simple Base

Hey Beloved Photography
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You don't need an over-the-top cake stand in order to make a dessert table statement. This simple wood and metal stool showcased this marbled 2Tarts Bakery confection, which was complete with fresh flowers.

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Crown-Like Tray

Kurt Boomer Photography

Give a simple white cake the royal treatment. Lele Patisserie presented this confection on a gold tray that resembled a crown.

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Dark Base

Lance Nicoll

Melissa's Fine Pastries accompanied this dramatic black, gold, and teal cake with an equally dramatic black stand.

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Artful Details

Mango Studios

A black-and-gold stand was camouflaged underneath this cube-shaped Bloom Cake Co. three-tier.

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Gold Pedestal

Sarah Casile Photography
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This towering gold stand enunciated the golden brushstrokes on this The Dulce Experience confection.

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Two-Tier Stand

Sarah Mack Photo

Tiers shouldn't just be reserved for your wedding cake. Plumeria Cake Studio elevated this cake on two-tier stand and embellished the look with a floral arrangement by The Tangled Vine.

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Basket Inspired

Taylor Bartram Photography

Just a Dash achieved this modern display by adding a plate on top of an over-turned bronze basket.

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Mixed Styles

Valorie Darling Photography
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For an unexpected addition to a distressed cocktail table, Westdrift Manhattan Beach situated this succulent covered confection on a minimalist base.

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Pink Goblet

Whitney Heard
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Blush tones are a must for any spring wedding. That's why Nadia and Co. opted for a feminine pink goblet to support this three-tier confection.

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Living Stand

Roots of Life Photography

This Toni Patisserie treat incorporated greenery that perfectly matched the fresh branches surrounding its clear stand.

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Pedestal Base

Erich McVey

Cloud Nine Bakery used a distressed support that fit right into this couple's "Old Florida" inspired event.

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Modern Masterpiece

Ashley Burns

Not one, but two modern tiers were added to this unexpectedly contemporary treat by Sweet Art Bake Shop.

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Chest Base

Sara D'Ambra

This vintage chest served as an appropriate base for Nana & Nana Cakes lace-embossed treat.

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Serving Tray

Clary Pfeiffer Photography

Sweet Heather Anne and The Cakabakery joined forces to create this cake inspired by the bride's lace dress. The serving tray display was a nod to the event's bed and breakfast venue.

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Aqua Base

Ace & Whim

This small Ruze House cake was a compromise between the bride, who didn't want a cake, and her mother, who did. The large modern stand created the illusion of a bigger treat.

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Upgraded Barrel

Esther Sun Photography
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A gilded mirror brought an elegant touch to this rustic barrel, which served as the base for Sweet Layers Cakes & Pastries' treat.

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Sentimental Stand

Shannon Von Eschen Photography

After struggling to find the perfect vessel for her Just Desserts confection, this bride borrowed this unique antler stand from her parents. The choice ended up being an on-theme addition to her outdoor wedding.

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Industrial Elements

Morgan Marie Photography
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LCD Cakes sat this two-tier on top of thick copper pipes for one couple's industrial-inspired event.

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Contrasting Stand

Hannah Mayson
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Looking to make a stark contrast with your cake display? Take a page out of Sweet Creations Telluride's book and pair a soft all-white confection with a natural wood base.

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Heritage Homage

Elisabeth Millay

To honor the groom's French heritage, Charleston Crêpe Company positioned three crepe cakes on three separate tiers of this nontraditional display.

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Wooden Base

Clark Brewer

This naked Cakes by Kim confection fit right into this wedding's rustic venue—especially since it was displayed on top of this wood-inspired base.

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Glass Stands

Sarah Ingram

These three naked cakes by Tessa Pinner Cake sat on top of equally-bare glass stands for a sleek look.

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