2025 Wedding Cake Trends
As we step into 2025, wedding celebrations are becoming more personalized and creative than ever. Naturally, wedding cakes are along for the ride - they are no longer just dessert! They’ve become show-stopping centrepieces that set the tone for your celebration - edible art pieces that reflect a couple’s love story, style, and individuality. Here’s a look at some the top wedding cake trends (or trends “I” want to see lol) set to dominate this year’s wedding season.
Beautiful Buttercream
Buttercream is back and better than ever! It is being transformed into colourful textures and patterns, or a beautifully smooth backdrop for gorgeous sugar flowers. Buttercream is delicious and versatile - perfect for a rustic barn wedding or a fancy city affair.
Photo Credit: Maria Giuliana Photography
Minimalist Elegance
For couples who prefer understated sophistication, minimalist cakes are a top choice. These designs focus on clean lines, smooth finishes, and subtle details such as a single sugar flower, a gorgeous ribbon & bow, or a monochromatic palette. White-on-white designs with bas-relief textures or subtle stencil patterns are especially popular for timeless elegance.
Vintage piping
Old school Lambeth style cakes are still holding strong as a current wedding cake trend. These vintage cakes with chunky piping feel equal parts funky and classic—and are complete elegance all in one package. Finish the look of with classic black ribbon bows or leave it in all its piped glory.
Photo Credit: Simply Wedding Photography
floral masterpieces
It’s no secret that I love sugar flowers! And floral designs remain popular in 2025 - but they’re evolving to include dramatic cascades of these realistic flowers. Sugar flowers spill down the sides of the cake or wrap around the whole cake in a beautiful cascade. These cakes can range from simple white tiers adorned with soft pastels to bold, vibrant creations covered in greenery and exotic blooms.
Photo credit: Peony & Saffron Photography
colour!
2025 is seeing a rise in daring color choices for wedding cakes. Deep hues like navy blue, emerald green, burgundy, and even black are making a statement. Metallic accents and moody florals often accompany these bold cakes, perfect for evening weddings or couples who want something unconventional.
Photo Credit: Ariana Del Mundo Photography
The wedding cake trends of 2025 celebrate creativity and individuality. Whether you’re drawn to modern and bold designs or prefer something romantic and understated, there’s a trend to match every couple’s vision. As the centrepiece of your reception, your wedding cake should be as memorable and unique as your love story. Which trend will you choose for your big day?
