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121 Amazing Wedding Cake Ideas You Will Love

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Sunflower Wedding Cake

sunflower wedding cake

41. The sunflower symbolizes happiness, which is exactly how we feel when looking at this charming sunflower wedding cake, ideal for warm, outdoor weddings.

DIY WEDDING CAKE & FROSTING TUTORIALS

DIY Wedding Cake Piping Techniques

42. Are you hoping to have a hand in all aspects of your wedding? Watch this piping tutorial to learn the basics of piping. Turn your basic, white wedding cake into something out of a fairytale.

DESIGN YOUR DREAM WEDDING CAKE!

dream wedding cakes craftsy class

Make wedding cakes that look like they came straight from a bridal magazine.

Create three on-trend designs that can be customized for any bride.

Learn more about the class

Add Some Ribbon

43. If piping isn’t your thing, try adding a layer of ribbon to the bottom of each cake layer. Choose a ribbon color that matches the colors in your wedding.

Wedding Cupcake Buttercream

wedding cupcake buttercream

44. The most important part of your DIY cake or cupcake is, of course, the frosting. Consisting of just four ingredients, this buttercream works well through a piping bag and tastes incredible by Recipe Girl.

DIY Wedding Cupcakes

wedding cupcakes

45. A complete tutorial to make your own wedding cupcakes, including recipes, piping tips and more!

DIY Rose Wedding Cake Topper

46. Commercial cake decorator Liz shows viewers how to decorate a wedding cake topper with giant roses made on a marshmallow, including the recipe.

Buttercream Icing Cake Design

47. Calling all DIY wedding planners! This simple tutorial shows you the exact steps to take to create a fancy wedding cake guests will be surprised you made yourself.

DIY Wedding Cake Toppers

wedding flag cake toppers

48. If you’re looking for a simple cake topper you can craft yourself, look no further than these easy-to-make party flags. Add special sentiments on a few of the flags to make the cake unique to your wedding and relationship by Something Turquoise.

How to Make a Two Tier Wedding Cake

two tier wedding cake

49. This tutorial on how to make a two tier wedding cake includes step by step instructions on creating the wedding cake of your dreams, along with dozens of photos to guide you in the process by Not Quite Nigella.

How to Make Fondant

how to make fondant

50. On some wedding cakes, traditional frosting is replaced with fondant. Fondant is pliable frosting with a smooth, shiny finish. To make your own fondant, check out this in-depth tutorial from Better Homes and Gardens.

How to Cover Your Wedding Cake in Fondant

51. Once the fondant is made, the next step is to cover your wedding cake in fondant. Chill your cake first to prevent crumbling then get to work on placing the fondant over your cake. Practice makes perfect, so give this a try before attempting your wedding cake.

How to Make Your Fondant Shiny

52. Up next, we’re showing you how to apply a luster finish to your wedding cake. This could be just what your DIY cake needs to make it stand out and give it a more professional look.

How to Make a Three Tier Wedding Cake

53. If you’re making your own wedding cake, you most likely will want it to have at least two tiers. If you can do three, even better. Check out this video tutorial on how to make a three-tier cake for your wedding.

How to Make Fondant Flowers

fondant flowers

54. Fondant flowers give your DIY wedding cake a personal, soft touch. If you’ve never worked with fondant before, have no fear. This easy, step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to make fondant flowers.

How to Make Fondant Roses with No Tools

55. Handmade fondant flowers? Not a problem. This video tutorial shows you exactly how you can craft fondant flowers without using any tools.

Create Elegant Fondant Roses

56. The most popular flower for weddings is, of course, the rose. Romantic, elegant and beautiful, roses add a gorgeous touch to any wedding. Create elegant fondant roses for your wedding cake with circle cutters and a spoon.

Fondant Rouching Tutorial

Fondant rouching

57. Give your wedding cake a fabric-like look with fondant ruching. Do it yourself with this comprehensive tutorial on fondant ruching by The Sugar Suite.

Pearl and Beaded Garland Piping Techniques

cake piping techniques

58. Once you’ve mastered fondant for your DIY wedding cake, add some pearls or beaded garland to give the cake a more professional look. This tutorial shows you exactly how to make a pearl bead garland by Cake Geek.

How to Make Gum Paste Flowers

59. Your DIY wedding cake will be made all the more magnificent with homemade gum paste flowers. Check out a video tutorial on how to make them here.

Gum Paste Daffodil Tutorial

daffodil cake

60. Check out this gum paste daffodil tutorial for tips on how to make your own gum paste flowers, perfect for your wedding cake or your bridal shower cake by Make Fabulous Cakes.

DIY Macaron Tower Wedding Cake

61. If you’re considering making your own macaron tower for your wedding, you won’t want to miss this detailed video tutorial by Nicky Grant.

PAINTED WEDDING CAKES

Breathtaking Painted Wedding Cake

Monochrome cake

62. Take a look at this hand-painted, vintage wedding cake with black ribbon surrounding the layers and topped with an ivory flower, perfect for the bride throwing an evening, elegant wedding by Nevie-Pie Cakes.

Ivory and Gold Wedding Cake

ivory and gold wedding cake

63. Wow! This hand-painted ivory and gold cake is sophisticated yet fun, perfect for a glamorous outdoor wedding by Holly Sheppard.

Hand Painted Gold and Floral Wedding Cake

hand painted gold and floral wedding cake

64. Stunning and glamorous, this hand-painted gold and floral cake is ideal for indoor, evening weddings or perhaps at an outdoor, rustic-inspired wedding.

“You are Beautiful” Wedding Cake

you are beautiful wedding cake

65. A hand-painted “You are beautiful” cake really makes a statement. Replace the words with an excerpt from your vows to give the cake a more personal touch.

BRIDAL SHOWER CAKES

Towel Cake for the Bridal Shower