Be Inspired by Glamorous & Traditional White Wedding Cakes

Though they lack color, these stylish confections are anything but ordinary.

Be Inspired by Glamorous & Traditional White Wedding Cakes

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Photo: KT Merry Photography

While flexing your creative muscles is terribly fun during the wedding planning process, sometimes you just want to stick with the classics. With all of the new nuptial fads popping up, there are more choices than ever when it comes to designing your big day. However, there is such a regality about simple, traditional elements that you really can’t go wrong with them. From a cascading veil to ceremony programs, timeless details can go far with your friends and family.

One of the most notable of these customs is that of the white wedding cake. The sheer number of new styles, colors, and concepts available for your main confection can be overwhelming – why not just go with a simple, elegant ivory dessert? See photos of wonderful, classic cakes below from real weddings, and be sure to click on each picture for further inspiration! 

White fondant on layered wedding cake outdoor wedding

Photo by Elizabeth Messina

White wedding cake with flower applique tree trunk stand

Photo by Jose Villa Photography

Tall white wedding cake with sugar flowers

Photo by David & Tammy Molnar

White wedding cake with ruffles and sugar flowers

Photo by Abby Jiu Photography; Consulting by EVOKE

Small white wedding cake with fresh rose flower decorations

Photo by KingenSmith; Consulting by Hope Weis Consulting

Classic white wedding cake with flower decorations

Photo by Ryan Phillips Photography; Consulting by Sterling Engagements; Floral Design by The Hidden Garden

Three layer white wedding cake with white flower decorations

Photo by Yvette Roman Photography; Floral Design by The Hidden Garden

White wedding cake with flower design on bottom layer

Photo by Carasco Photography; Floral Design by Kesh Designs

White wedding cake with lace design and fresh flower decorations

Photo by KingenSmith

White wedding cake for Chicago wedding

Photo by KingenSmith; Consulting by Hope Weis Consulting

Tall wedding cake for NFL Brock Osweiler wedding

Photo by Jared Platt Photography; Consulting by Amy Mancuso Events

White wedding cake with lace details, monogram, and fresh peony flowers

Photo by Callaway Gable; Consulting by Levine Fox Events

Glam white wedding cake with sugar flower tiers

Photo by KT Merry Photography; Cake by The Design Studio at The Breakers; Consulting by Posh Parties

White wedding cake with stripe design and sugar flowers

Photo by Kristen Weaver Photography

Million Dollar Listing Miami Chad Carroll wedding cake

Photo by Bob & Dawn Davis Photography; Floral & Event Design by HMR Designs

Get ideas for your dessert table display, watch a video on the last 100 years of wedding cake trends, and see unique confection styles perfect for an offbeat reception.