Wedding Cake Trends for 2024
Nothing is sweeter than celebrating the promise to spend forever with someone with an extraordinary wedding cake. There are so many intricate details that go into wedding planning that it can take several months to over a year to plan. In your hectic wedding planning journey, don’t overlook your wedding cake because it can be a beautiful showcase at your reception. No matter if you are currently embarking on your wedding planning adventure, or you are looking for wedding cake inspiration, Smallcakes is here to help you. We found several wedding cake trends for 2024 that are perfect for your special day.
First, let’s look at the trending decoration styles of 2024 wedding cakes. From our research we found that couples are shifting from traditional styles of wedding cake decor to newly imagined designs that are beautiful works of art.
Florals: The number one trending cake detail of 2024 is the use of florals and greenery to embellish your delicious dessert. For example, recent wedding cakes have featured an array of flowers to add a pop of color to the traditional white design. In fact, some couples coordinate with their florist to match their wedding bouquets to the flowers on their cake. This extra detail can make an astonishing wedding cake as it seamlessly incorporates the wedding theme. Floral cakes are breathtaking as they are abstract masterpieces of blooming flowers on display at your wedding.
Textured Prints: This decoration style elevates a simplistic wedding cake through creating intricate details. If you are someone who enjoys minimalistic designs, the 2024 trend of textured cakes is a great option. From ruffles to lace patterns, three-dimensional icing styles can add a touch of elegance to your wedding cake.
Lambeth Style Piping: Vintage inspired wedding cakes are making a comeback in 2024. Lambeth cakes are known for their intricate piping techniques that create beautifully designed wedding cakes. This style of traditional decorating is certainly making a resurgence in the wedding realm because some couples are embracing the maximalist trend.
Bows: The popular trend of a coquette aesthetic has entered the wedding scene. This means ribbons and bows are making their way onto wedding cakes to create a whimsical and romantic feeling. These dainty additions are cute touches to include on your wedding cake to display at your reception.
Next, let’s dive into the 2024 wedding cake trends in the categories of flavors and forms.
Unique Flavors: New couples are beginning to move past traditional wedding cake flavors like vanilla and they are starting to explore bolder flavors such as lavender or even tea flavors like black tea or matcha. Believe it or not, wedding cakes are complex to plan. This is because the cakes have multiple elements that come together to create a decadent dessert. For example, you must choose from hundreds of options regarding what flavor of cake, icing, and filling you want on your special day.
Finding the perfect combination of flavors that you and your partner enjoy might seem daunting, however, with the help of Smallcakes you can find flavors that pair well together and you’re sure to love. At Smallcakes, we can’t wait to be part of your special day, so book a private cake tasting to prepare for this momentous occasion.
Tiers: Two 2024 wedding cake trends are at opposite ends of the spectrum regarding the structures of cake. First, let’s investigate the rising popularity of wedding sheet cakes. In 2024, couples are transforming the once average sheet cake into a wedding masterpiece. This trend reinvents sheet cakes by incorporating different decorative techniques to create stunning creations. On the contrary, the other trend lovers are choosing in 2024 is towering multi-tiered wedding cakes. These extravagant multi-tiered wedding cakes become a focal point at the reception as they are a grand work of art.
Heart-Shaped Cakes: Last but certainly not least, in 2024 couples are getting creative and switching the traditionally round or rectangular wedding cakes for heart-shaped ones. Nothing says love like these adorable creations. Additionally, these heart-shaped cakes have a vintage style as they are often embellished with Lambeth style piping and intricate details.
Look no further than Smallcakes, to create your mesmerizing wedding cake. After all, you deserve something amazing on your once-in-a-lifetime day. No matter what style of wedding cake you choose, Smallcakes is here to help make your day sweeter. When you choose Smallcakes as your wedding baker you can choose from over 100 flavors to customize your wedding cake. In addition, Smallcakes offers a wide assortment of tasty treats like smallcakes, mini smallcakes, gourmet brownies, cookies, and macarons that are perfect for your wedding day.
Make choosing a bakery to create your wedding cake the easiest step while wedding planning by booking with Smallcakes. You can be assured of Smallcakes high quality products because we are an accredited bakery as we won the 2023 Jacksonville’s Premier Bride Expo & Magazine Top 3 Favorite Wedding Pro. Learn more about Smallcakes wedding cakes by visiting their website to fill out a cake tasting request form to bring your beautiful wedding cake to life. Smallcakes can’t wait to be part of your special day!
