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Yes cake. Oh, boy I can barely contain myself here.


Photo courtesy of SjMacky Photography

Now, whether this cake actually takes like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup is beyond me, but a girl can dream, right?

It’s not what you think. Instead, it’s a creative way to display your cupcakes without having to place them on tiers.


Photo courtesy of M David Media via Marry You Me

I’m not fond of the traditional wedding cake – mostly because I really want the cake to pop with color and make a statement. Cake Coquette designed this chic cake, with an ombre look to it. I love the subtlety of the design, but how Gabrielle incorporates color. It’s the perfect touch.




Images courtesy of Janae Shields via Cake Coquette

Excuse me while the cartoon nerd in me comes out.  But, I love when a bride and groom do something completely different for a wedding cake. We all love a classic 4-tiered white cake with a traditional topper, but sometimes different is good. Who am I kidding. Different is good, a lot (but traditional is good, too).

Alliance Bakery out of Chicago did a fantastic job creating this Futurama inspired cake that was photographed by Jeremy Lawson. Love love love the little Fry and Leela characters. Seriously adorable.


Images courtesy of Jeremy Lawson Photography

The second I saw this beauty on Dog ‘n Bird‘s site, I had to share. I mean, I don’t know about you, but I loved button candy as a kid. Yeah, sometimes the paper got stuck to the candy, but who cared? It was fun.  At least with this cake, you wouldn’t have to deal with the paper!


Image courtesy of Dog n’ Bird via postcards and pretties

Now, I know there are plenty of brides and grooms who would love an intricate and over-the-top design on their cake, but I say keep it simple.  There are plenty of other ways to embellish your wedding.  Make your cake a timeless, classic and fresh piece of your wedding.

And, I’m quite the fan of Mrs. Gloss’ (from Weddingbee) cake.


Image courtesy of Erica Lyn Photography/&Unlimited