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34 White Wedding Cakes for Every Kind of Celebration

Sarah Schreiber, Senior Digital Editor
By Sarah Schreiber Updated August 26, 2019
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three tiered square white wedding cake
Credit: Oliver Fly Photography

White confections often connote classic events—but they don't have to, as several of these pretty desserts prove.

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three tiered square white wedding cake
Credit: Oliver Fly Photography

As far as wedding traditions go, the ultra-white big-day confection tops the list. Traditional brides and grooms flock to the dessert style—after all, what's more classic than a treat made in weddings' signature hue? But here's the thing: White wedding cakes aren't just for traditional nuptials. In fact, they're often the most malleable and can be styled to cater to just about any event style, from contemporary and rustic to bohemian.

The white confection seen here (and several other iterations on the slides ahead!) is proof. Yes, the cake is white—but its cubic shape, neon sugar flowers, and unevenly sized tiers bring this Made In Cake masterpiece straight into the 21st century. Looking for other ways to make a white wedding cake feel more modern? Consider an intricate, abstract sugar lattice detail or single greenery sprig for a minimalist touch. If you consider yourself more of a romantic—and are planning a lush garden event—get creative with fresh florals. Work vibrant texture and color onto your dessert with flower sashes and toppers (or skip the fresh iterations and ask a calligrapher to hand-paint on a few, instead!).

Whatever event type you're planning, know that a white wedding cake is often a best blank slate and can be dressed up or down depending on your desired aesthetic. Of course, if you are preparing for a traditional affair, there's nothing better than a round white three-tier, piped to perfection with buttercream. Like with any other wedding-related decision, the choice is ultimately yours.

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Swivel Sprig

minimalist white two tier cake with small swivel sprig
Credit: 2Brides Photography

Contemporary couples should bookmark this petite, minimalist two-tier. Liv Sandberg Cake Art added a single undulating greenery vine to the front of the confection, which was iced smooth with bright-white fondant.

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Floral Texture

white floral textured wedding cake
Credit: Brandon Kidd

A quick way to dress up a neutral dessert? Work in a subtle bas-relief details for texture, like My Sweet & Saucy did here by cutting miniature florals out of fondant and layering them vertically across three tiers. Two fresh peony blossoms completed the look.

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Abstract

white wedding cake with abstract flower bow and ribbon
Credit: Maria Lamb

If you're a contemporary couple hosting your nuptials at a modern art museum, consider adding a structural, artistic detail to your big-day cake. This duo did just that: A sugar bow-meets-flower hybrid added visual intrigue to the Sainte G. Cake Company confection; the trailing ribbon motif made the entire display feel wedding-ready.

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Berry Sprig

simple white wedding cake with berry sprig
Credit: Elisa Bricker

Here's a way to introduce a touch of barely-there color to your all-white confection: Mallory Joyce Design placed a sprig of berries onto the lip of this Maliha Creations' confection's first tier; the creation was then placed on a wooden slab and surrounded by matching berry details.

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Floral Sash

white wedding cake with sash of flowers and buds
Credit: Sykim Photography

Or perhaps you're looking for a colorful topper or accent to tie your classic white two-tier into the rest of your wedding's décor. This Elise Cakes' dessert's fresh flower sash, provided by Echo Floral, connected the dessert to the rest of the floral décor at this White Blossom Events celebration.

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Beribboned

two tier white wedding cake with ribbon and rose
Credit: Joy Michelle

An easy way to upgrade your cream-colored confection? Loop a bow around its top-most tier, just like Catherine George Cakes did here.

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A Subtle Pattern

white wedding cake with patterned accent layer
Credit: Lisa Ziesing for Abby Jiu Photography

We love this this Fluffy Thoughts Bakery cake walks the line between classic and contemporary. It's piped first and top tiers feel decidedly classic, while the central layer, covered in romantic hand-painted florals, feels completely fresh.

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Petite Coconut Cream

petite white wedding cake with coconut cream
Credit: Rustic White Photography

Not a huge cake fan, but still want to a pretty white confection to cut into during your reception? Bookmark this miniature dessert from Lush Cakery—it's just big enough for two (you'll have just a little left over for the cake smash).

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Poppy Accents

white textured cake with poppy flowers
Credit: Katie Shuler

Sugar poppies lent a pop of color (pun intended!) to this Colin O'Dea Cakes confection. Though pretty, the dessert's floral work wasn't the first detail to wow us—if you look closely, you'll noticed that the multi-sized layers are actually embossed with a complementary poppy pattern, as well.

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Blackberry

tall white wedding cake with simple blackberries
Credit: Kurt Boomer

Now here's a white wedding cake that's about as minimalist as it gets. This treat's only detail? A single blackberry, perched carefully against the smooth top layer.

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White Sugar Lattice

white wedding cake with sugar lattice
Credit: Rustic White Photography

If you love contemporary design, then you'll want to bookmark this modern, abstract cake motif. Sugar and Slate created a intricate white sugar lattice, which was affixed to the front of a tall, thin three-tier. The overall look, however, wasn't too fashion-forward, thanks to the neutral, monochromatic color palette.

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Sugar Dahlia

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Credit: Jasmine Lee Photography

It's pretty hard to believe that the lush, full dahlia on this A Spoon Full of Sugar Cakes confection isn't real—it's entirely made from sugar. The pretty accent dressed up the three-tier, which was texturized with stroked buttercream.

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Texture

textured wedding cakes
Credit: Callie Manion Photography

Speaking of texture, the lower half of this A White Cake (an aptly-named vendor, for sure!) creation was detailed with raised geometric accents (circles and diamonds).

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Bohemian

cubed wedding textured lace white cake
Credit: Erich McVey

There's definitely a way to make a white wedding cake feel bohemian—you're looking at it. Butter Bali stacked three cubes on top of each other and covered them in a boho-inspired lace pattern, crafted entirely from fondant.

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Foxglove

cubed wedding floral arrangement on simple white cake
Credit: Kate Osborne Photography

Use a floral detail to bring a moment of contrast to your cream-colored confection. Flour & Flourish placed round, bell-shaped foxgloves on top of this confection to juxtapose against its square composition (the blooms dotted pink centers and verdant stem added color, as well!).

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Unexpected Inspiration

textured wedding cakes
Credit: Luna de Mare

Turn towards unexpected inspiration sources when ideating ways to enhance your neutral confection. This Frost It Cakery dessert's muse? The bride's subtle lace wedding dress.

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Fluted Edges

tall three tiered white frosted wedding cake
Credit: Elizabeth Warrick

There's something distinctly Old-World about soft, deckled-edged wedding-day details (we see this motif mostly on invitation suites and cakes!). Bookmark Batter Up Cakery's take on the trend if you're looking to bring some vintage romance to your own cake—the confection's fluted tiers and swirled bas-relief design are timeless.

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Greenery Halo

lauren alex wedding cake
Credit: Sposto Photography

Make like Sugar Bakers and bring fresh rustic vibes to your treat by circling it with a rose-studded greenery garland and topping it off with a similar posy.

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textured wedding cakes
Credit: Pura Soul Photography

There are so many inspired details to glean from this unique take on the classic white wedding confection from Jasmine Rae Cakes: Note the mismatched cube tiers (one is a true square, while the other is more of a 3D rectangle!), framed bas-relief detailing, and petite sizing.

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Unique Flower Detail

sloan scott wedding white cake with flowers
Credit: Jose Villa

Adding fresh flowers to a confection isn't new—so switch up the floral varieties for a fresh take on this classic cake accent. This couple's Wildflour Sweets confection featured a slew of interesting blooms, all scavenged locally from their Colorado venue.

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Removed Floral Detail

micro tier wedding cakes petite top layer
Credit: Rachel May Photography

A floral detail, however, doesn't have to touch your confection at all to make a statement. This small arrangement was actually attached to the cake stand—not the cake's white micro-tier.

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Flower Vine

peach colored wedding cake
Credit: Connie Balluff Photography

The layered flowers on this Flour & Flourish treat appeared to grow out of the bottom tier. Recreate this idea if you're planning an organic garden event.

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Life Mimics Art

three tiered white wedding cake with frosted floral design
Credit: D'Arcy Benincosa

We love how the florals embossed onto this cake's white fondant reference the blooms surrounding the confection. Graceful Baker brought this minimal three-tier masterpiece to life; Sarah Winward provided the blossoms.

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Woodland Confection

single layer white wedding cake with woodland wreath
Credit: Elizabeth Messina

If you're tying the knot in the forest, consider recreating this romantic confection, topped with a ring of purple posies from McKenzie Powell Floral & Event Design. (Plus, this cake would be perfect for a bride wearing a flower crown, herself!).

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Neutral Nautical

white wedding cake with fondant waves by ocean
Credit: O'Malley Photographers

Getting hitched near the sea, instead? This Midori Bakery confection featured ruffled fondant layers to simulate waves. Dried, papery botanicals recalled seafoam; a sturdy wooden piece referenced the surrounding driftwood.

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Gold Flecks

white wedding cake with gold flecks
Credit: Jose Villa

Gold leaf flecks add the sweetest hint of shimmer to your confection, as evidenced by this elegant fondant-covered Megan Joy Cakes dessert. The layers alternated between molasses-spice and white butter cake.

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Super-Sized

haylie bradley wedding louisiana white chocolate chiffon cake
Credit: A Bryan Photo

If you weren't already convinced that white cakes can make a statement, check out this six-foot-tall wonder by Melissa's Fine Pastries.

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Vow-Adorned

white wedding cake with pink vows and floral topper
Credit: Ryan Ray

Need a creative way to add color to (and personalize!) a white cake? Look no further. This couple had their vows scribbled on in pink, thanks to the geniuses over at Amy Cakes.

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Red Flowers

white wedding cake with red flowers
Credit: The Dejaureguis

Use rich red blooms to add contrast to your cake's stark white icing. This pretty confection was made by Lele Patisserie.

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Three-Layer

White wedding cake flowers
Credit: Natalie Watson Photography

Pink and green go hand-in-hand, especially on a white background. This Magpies Bakery cake is proof.

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Fruit-Covered

hana olu wedding california cake
Credit: Patrick Moyer

Sugar-coated grapes and berries and gold-dusted pears and figs will bring your dessert, like this fruit-covered Decadence cake, to a whole new level—plus, the edible accents are perfect for fall.

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Five-Tier

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Credit: Mademoiselle Fiona

Make like Betsy Thorleifson from Nine Cakes and top your white cake with sugar blooms that match the rest of the wedding's floral design.

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Individual

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Credit: Ryan Ray

Who says you have to serve one giant cake at your party? At this event, each guest had their own individual vanilla confection, from Amy Cakes. Each cake was molded in the same barrel-style, iced with a lightly-textured buttercream, and topped with delicate fresh flowers and greenery.

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