44 Wedding Cakes with Fresh Flowers

By Anne Momber
Clara Rice Photography

These in-bloom confections are stems and petals above the rest.

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Bianco Photography

Planning your wedding cake isn't just about tasting the different (and delicious) flavors—although that's definitely a plus. You'll also need to settle on a design. Are you looking for a fresh way to top your big-day confection? While the classic bride and groom cake toppers are cute, we're loving something a little more natural. Your wedding bouquet isn't the only part of your big day that calls for flowers, so why not add fresh buds picked straight from the garden to your wedding cake? Roses will do. Ranunculus, too. Or perhaps dahlias suit your style. No matter what flower you choose to incorporate, know that adding fresh florals to your desserts delivers a touch of elegance and romance. Plus, they've been used on wedding confections for years and years, so you aren't necessarily forgoing tradition by skipping the typical figurines. 

Even better, bringing flowers into your wedding cake design can help tie your décor together. Match your ceremony arrangements or reception centerpieces for a totally polished look or add bright, bold blooms for a different vibe. Looking for ideas on how to decorate just right? Get inspired to use real blooms on your wedding cake by this collection of some of our favorite wedding cakes featuring fresh flowers, including garden roses, calla lilies, orchids, peonies, and more.

These ideas are incredibly diverse in color and style, so there's truly inspiration for any sort of celebration. See how petals have been used to decorate cakes, and what other accents they've been paired with.  

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Real and Faux

Artiese Studios

Lavender-hued buds and burgundy leaves brought life to the ring of hand-painted blooms on this Lelé Pâtisserie confection.

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Beaded

Sara Corona

This confection, by Wildflower Cake Boutique, illustrated the marriage of bohemian and glamorous aesthetics. Whimsical notes, like dragonfly accents and a rose vine topper, offset the glitz of the confection's pearl beadwork.

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Cascade

Erich McVey

A cascade of pink, peach, and red garden roses and peonies—grounded by hydrangea and dark-green leaves—brought major drama to this Graceful Cake Creations treat.

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Tiny Neutral

Stefanie Keeler Photography

Robynn Jackson added small white and beige blooms to this couple's single-serving wedding cakes.

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Island-Ready

Alisa Ferris

Inspired by the modern-yet-timeless sophistication of a Miami Art Deco hotel, this clean E&M Sweets confection's only adornments were tropical buds.

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Pop of Color

Jennie Tewell Photography

Brightly-colored hydrangea, rose, and ranunculus buds stood out in front of this bright-white dessert by The Blue Pastry Box. Upon closer inspection, though, the cake's floral lace-inspired texture was another special touch.

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Classic

Perry Vaile

A cascading greenery vine and white garden roses brought a lush vibe to a classic three-tier from WOW Factor Cakes.

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Minimal

Maria Lamb Photography
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This minimalistic, andromeda-topped cake by Sainte G. Cake Company proved that a floral-topped treat doesn't have to be over-the-top to feel garden-ready.

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Tropical

Rodeo & Co. Photography
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Tropical colors contrasted this cake's otherwise southwestern motifs like desert animals, citrus, and floral accents, but Autumn Nomad seamlessly tied the two looks together.

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Ivy and Cherries

Jeanni Dunagan

Starting at the geometric topper, ivy vines, little ranunculus buds, and fresh cherries were woven throughout this neutral three-tier by Icing on the Cake.

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Small Strawberry

Judy Pak

A peony topper, mini-cascade of blush blooms, and strawberry accents made this small cake, by add 1 tbsp, appear larger than it was.

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Trendy

Tiffany Sangster Photography
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Cupcake Julie's bright-white dessert featured four hot-right-now wedding cake trends: crystal accents, a small drip, succulents, and (of course!) fresh flowers.

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Floral and Feminine

Kaley Elaine Photography

This dotted single-tier by Dolce Designs displayed fresh wildflower buds in a unique way—in a ring around the base.

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Lots of Volume

Anna Roussos

Coral cardinal bush flowers added volume to this Maria's Cakes number. An oversized gold chain transported the confection to the Mediterranean.

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Rose Topper

Esther Sun Photography
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A trio of garden roses topped off this creamy M Cake Sweets dessert. Smaller versions and eucalyptus leaves were sprinkled throughout.

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Wintry Scene

Reed Gallagher
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This nearly-naked Sugar Whipped Bakery confection felt decidedly winter-ready thanks to a loop of cozy cotton buds. Multi-toned leaves, a blush dahlia, and branches completed the look.

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Dramatic Topper

Amy Nelson-Blain

This Fake The Cake confection's smaller floral moment has nothing on its topper—with garden roses, lilies, and endless amounts of greens, it was the defining detail of the dessert table.

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Pastels and Metallics

Ashley Rae Photography

Marble fondant and gold leaf stripes made this Dessert First by Veronica confection feel decidedly contemporary. Two floral bunches—featuring garden roses, carnations, and dill—softened the look.

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Fall Dessert

Jenny Haas
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So many small moments made this Hummingbird Bake Shop treat a stand-out, from the ice-blue velvet ribbon and interlocked horse shoes, to the fondant love note and pampas-grass centric floral piece.

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Crimson

The De Jaureguis

Lele Patisserie topped this confection off with eye-catching crimson roses and contrasting, bright green limes.

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Metallic

Optical Amusements
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Sweet Heather Anne created this gorgeous, four-tiered cake adorned with fresh flowers from Pot & Box and metallic details.

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Chocolate, Vanilla, and Flowers

Shannon Von Eschen Photography

Joyce Dye of Just Desserts decorated her masterpiece with an off-center grouping of flowers. Red plums, crab apples, and candles were placed on top of the sparkly linen surrounding the confection to complete the look.

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Plum

Alixann Loosle Photography

One Sweet Slice dressed up plum-colored fondant with painted golden leaf details and color palette-appropriate roses.

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Peonies

KT Merry
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This couple cut into a dessert decorated with blush-pink peonies, created by Maalifushi by Como. 

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Purples and Greens

Tonhya Kae Photography
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The colorful dessert table backdrop by KT Smail, which read "I Told You There'd Be Cake," was inspired by one of the bride's favorite books by Sloane Crosley, "I Was Told There'd Be Cake." Billy's Bakery created this vanilla buttercream cake, topped with fresh purple flowers and greenery. 

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Fairytale

KT Merry

Pink roses added a romantic, storybook touch to this treat from Baked.

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In-Bloom Dessert Table

Heather Payne
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A naked cake decorated with a few spray roses looked a lot lusher thanks to the garden roses, dahlias, and vines that decorated the rest of the dessert table.

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Floral Sash

Bradley James Photography

This floral cake from Sweet Heather Anne was adorned with a sash of fresh flowers and a custom topper by Laura Hooper Calligraphy that incorporated the couple's monogram.

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Pop of Pink

Michael Radford
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A confection triple threat, this Hey There, Cupcake! masterpiece featured ombré