BEST WEDDING CAKES OF 2024
As we reflect on our real weddings of 2024, one sweet detail has consistently captured our attention – the wedding cake.
More than just a dessert, the wedding cake is a centrepiece, a statement of style, and often infused with the couple’s personality and wedding theme. From minimalist designs, vintage visions and floral embued confections, the cakes of 2024 have set new standards in artful creativity.
Whether you’re dreaming of a tiered, towering masterpiece adorned with stunning cream rosettes or a chic, understated delight, our roundup of the best cakes from real weddings in 2024 offers a feast for the eyes and taste buds.
Dive into this delectable collection and discover the trends and unique touches that have made these cakes unforgettable highlights of their celebrations.
Timeless elegance: vintage cake designs.
Vintage is the new modern, with soft-cream piping, maraschino cherries, and retro colourways making a statement at so many real weddings. Bringing a sense of nostalgia and adding a stunning touch of the fanciful to an elegant, minimalist style palette, this is one trend that is sure to be filling our feeds for at least another season.
Textured visions.
Textured cake designs add depth and visual interest to any colour palette, shape or size of cake. Simple yet modern, this pared-back style fits within most wedding themes, bringing a sense of occasion without compromising on refined elegance.
Personalised toppers.
Aligning with our appetite for nostalgia and tasteful tradition, cake toppers are back! But the modern take is elegant, personalised and ultra-sweet. Whether it be hand-painted figurines or miniatures of your adored pets, being creative with your topper adds a whimsical yet chic vibe to your wedding cake moment.
Hack from one of our real wedding couples: “We purchased generic bride and groom figurines and used paint to change their colourings.”
Love letters.
Whether it be a single word, a message or simply stylish monogram, we love a piped, embossed or painted font moment. This year has seen a rise in written words on wedding cakes, a trend we look forward to seeing more of heading into 2025.
Floral focus.
Flowers adorning wedding cakes is nothing new, but our 2024 couples have added a fresh, contemporary feel to their floral fabulousness. From flat-laid blossoms to all white, uniformed blooms adding textural vibrance, florals bring a certain something to a wedding cake that is truly unforgettable.
White on white.
A chic, white cake is elegance personified. Not only does it allow for endless decor options, this timeless choice is always impactful. In 2024, couples are adding bows (the decorative element of the year), gentle texturing and crisp design detailing, elevating and personalising the look whilst still remaining refreshingly contemporary.
Berry bliss.
From tablescapes to cake toppers, fruit is the decor du jour. Combine this with our love of scarlet accents, elegant yet bold statements, and European-inspired styling, and it’s evident why the raspberry-topped cake has become such an adored choice for couples.
Colour pop.
Dare to be different with coloured wedding cakes – from soft lemon hues to your something blue, adding a wash of colour to your cake frosting is a perfectly chic way to weave your chosen colour palette into the reception space.
Cake – Melbourne Cake Studio. Photo – Motta Weddings.
Looking for further ways to personalise your wedding style? See our round-up of the most popular real weddings of 2024 for aspirational, attainable inspiration.
