Your wedding cake isnt just a dessert, its a part of your dcor.
After all that time spent tasting and designing your dream confection, you wont want to skimp on presentation.
Whether you opt for fun linens, a fancy backdrop or an abundance of flowers, decorating a cake display is a great way to reflect your personalities.
Get some inspiration with these ideas.
Canopy
Give your cake a room of its own with a dramatic canopy. Silky, white curtains and a crown of featherslend a majestic air to this suspended cake.
Wine Barrel
An old wine barrel brings a bit of bucolic beauty when serving as a cake pedestal. Top it off withflowers and succulents.
Artwork
If your reception area features eye-catching art on its walls, take advantage of it as the scenery for yourcake. This white cake pops against an ornate blue and gold cherub painting.
Floral Wreath
A wreath of flowers is a subtle and elegant way to add a finishing touch to a traditional white cake.
Balloons
Whats more fun than letter balloons? Spell out your and your partners’ initials or declare youraffection for each other like this cake display does.
Mirror
Give your guests a 360-degree view of your cake by placing a mirror behind it. This regal mirror showsoff this classic cakes dainty white bows.
Tulle Skirt
Tulle isnt just for your wedding dress it can also add some flair as a table skirt. Top it off with asequin tablecloth for a full princess effect.
String Lighting
Whether you opt for fairy lights or bulbs, string lighting will twinkle and shine to illuminate your cake.
Cloche
Encase your cake in a cloche to add a bit of whimsy and charm.
Woodland Setting
This woodland setting is straight out of a fairytale and enough to make all your dreams come true.
Chandelier Cake
Flip things upside down literally. This dazzling chandelier wedding cake is sure to commandattention as the centerpiece of the room.
Spool
An oversized wooden spool as a cake table has both vintage and rustic charm.
Floral Tablecloth
Your tablecloth doesnt have to be made of just linens. Lush white blooms grace this tabletop,cascading into a garland skirt in pure elegance.
Crystals
Whether suspended as a mobile or surrounding the cake as a veil, dazzling crystals add a touch of glitzand glam.
Greenery
Suspended wreaths of fresh greenery and a sequined cake table balance rustic and glamorous vibes.
Dresser
Add some character to your display by using an antique dresser as a table. An oversized wooden heartpendant echoes this dressers delightfully worn elements.
Cylinder Pedestal
Clear glass cylinder vases housing fuchsia blooms make for an interesting cake pedestal.
Arbor Structure
Take a cue from nature an arbor structure houses this wedding cakewhile a wreath of twigs andgrass-covered table skirt serve as a platform for a rustic feel.
Crates
Wooden crates are a handsome choice for a cake display and can be as elaborate as they are simple;stack them as high or low as you wish.
Suspended Cake
A suspended cake has a magical effect, especially when overlooking the sparkling ocean. We love howivy and white petals dress up this swing.
Custom Backdrop
Fashion a backdrop of your own that contrasts with the surroundings to really make your cake standout. This dark and dreamy setting screams dramatic, autumn romance.
Writing Desk
A vintage writing desk, lush blooms and candles create a Victorian-inspired look.
Arch
A rustic wood platform and crystal chandelier complete the display for a shabby-chic look.
Cage
A delicate cake inside an antique cage is perfect for a garden wedding affair.
Gold Bottles
Mix and match textures and elements for a stunning effect. Spray-painted gold wine bottles, feathers, abrick wall and wood carvings combine for a glamorous display.
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By Hillary Hoffower for Bridal Guide