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22 Exciting Wedding Cake Flavor Ideas

Whether you're going the DIY route and asking a friend or family member to bake up a cake, or working with a pastry shop, wedding cake design doesn't stop at aesthetics.

Whether you're going the DIY route and asking a friend or family member to bake up a cake, or working with a pastry shop, wedding cake design doesn't stop at aesthetics. From ultratraditional (triple chocolate) to tropical and trendy (coconut passion fruit), these flavor combinations will help inspire the most important aspect of your cake: what's inside. Consider our suggestions as just that, the baker or bakery you're working with will likely have ideas of their own, and many of these flavor combinations can be mixed and matched as well. You're sure to be truly inspired: just keep reading.

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27 Wedding Cake Toppers From Etsy

A cake topper is a great place to get a little bit playful when planning a wedding.

A cake topper is a great place to get a little bit playful when planning a wedding. We scoured the pages of Etsy and handpicked 27 of our favorite finds, from classically beautiful to some very unique options (fiddlehead fern cake topper, anyone?). Click through for some wedding cake inspiration!

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15 Fun but Classy Cakes For Grooms

Why shouldn't his cake be just as involved?

Why shouldn't his cake be just as involved? These days, groom's cakes are just as important as the main wedding cake. The main departure from a traditional wedding cake is that the design is usually a little lighter, and many reflect personality and hobbies. That said, we've searched the web for some tasteful cakes that are worthy of any groom on his big day. From gadget to hiking themes, we bet you'll find something for your guy that's full of personality without being cheesy. Have a look!

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Would You Buy Your Wedding Cake at a Supermarket?

Is the wedding cake one of the expensive traditions you would skip?

Is the wedding cake one of the expensive traditions you would skip? LearnVest makes a compelling case for jumping on this cheap trend.

Why spend $1,000 on a custom wedding cake when most guests don't even eat it?

Cake is a storied wedding tradition, but by the time it gets cut up and passed around, other dessert has been served and the cake usually goes untouched.

The New York Times recently reported that many more couples are skipping the cake, and its hefty price tag, as they make their wedding arrangements. Brides and grooms are opting for more creative desserts like sundae bars, candy stations, and cupcake towers that appeal more to their tastes and budgets.

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For couples that still want the traditional tiered confection, there seems to be a new alternative: supermarket cakes. Chains across the country, like Farm Fresh grocery store or Publix, have begun offering cakes at a fraction of the custom-cake price. The total cost? Somewhere around $300. That's definitely a bargain.

But if cake is important to you and one of the centerpieces of your occasion, then you don't necessarily have to compromise. It's essential to make and stick to a wedding budget and understand that everything is a trade-off. If you spend more on your cake, then you may not be able to afford something like flower arrangements for every table. Ask yourself and your partner what is most important to you on your big day.

You can also get inspired to be thrifty in other areas of your wedding preparation by reading Abigail Dalton's story about how she threw a 100-person wedding for under $4,000. Also check out LearnVest CEO and founder Alexa von Tobel's three best wedding tips, and sign up for our free Getting Hitched Bootcamp.

We want to know: would you consider buying your wedding cake at a supermarket?

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Love It or Hate It

Wedding Cake: Love It or Hate It?

While it can come in an endless variety of flavors, from red velvet to lemon poppy seed, more often than not, the cake at weddings doesn't taste very good.

While it can come in an endless variety of flavors, from red velvet to lemon poppy seed, more often than not, the cake at weddings doesn't taste very good. If the incredibly overpriced dessert is covered in paste-like fondant or too much sugary buttercream, I'm not a fan. However, when the cake is moist with a thin layer of classic cream cheese or chocolate frosting, I'll happily eat a piece or two. How do you feel about it? Are you a fan of wedding cake?

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Tasting Traditions: What Do You Know About Wedding Foods?

From sumptuous wedding cakes to rice thrown after a reception, food and drink play an important role in weddings.


From sumptuous wedding cakes to rice thrown after a reception, food and drink play an important role in weddings. The exact traditions, however, vary from place to place. I've cooked up a quiz that covers all manner of food- and drink-related wedding traditions from all over the world. See how much you know while you feast on these facts.

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Wedding Cakes From Around the World

When it comes to wedding cakes, you may know everything there is about tiers and toppers, frosting and fondant, and all the layers in between.

When it comes to wedding cakes, you may know everything there is about tiers and toppers, frosting and fondant, and all the layers in between. But what about when it comes to other countries? Could you tell the difference between a kransekake and a croquembouche?

Take this quiz to find out!


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Cupcakes That Take the Wedding Cake

I'm not too surprised that a majority of you prefer cupcakes over macarons at weddings.
Cupcakes That Take the Wedding Cake

I'm not too surprised that a majority of you prefer cupcakes over macarons at weddings. For those of you into Savory Sights, I thought I'd round up some pretty examples of wedding cupcakes. If you're tackling the big-day treats yourself, we particularly love these five options: lemon meringue cupcakes, Vietnamese coffee cupcakes, hummingbird cupcakes, brown sugar-pecan cupcakes with caramel frosting, and tiramisu cupcakes. Otherwise, start clicking to be inspired!


Photo by Lisa Pearce

Edible Geek

5 Unbelievable Super Mario-Themed Wedding Cakes

You have the centerpieces taken care of, but the pinnacle of a geeky SMB-themed wedding reception has to be the cake.
Super Mario Bros. Wedding Cake

You have the centerpieces taken care of, but the pinnacle of a geeky SMB-themed wedding reception has to be the cake. Here, five towering wedding cakes with a Super Mario Bros. twist. The best part? Though they're all slightly different, there are plenty of similarities among all five. Take a look!

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15 Unexpected Cake Toppers

Sure, there are many elements to a couple's big day, but if there's anything I'm excited about this wedding season, it's the cake!
15 Unexpected Wedding Cake Toppers

Sure, there are many elements to a couple's big day, but if there's anything I'm excited about this wedding season, it's the cake! Since cupcakes are still going strong, I'm seeing a lot of small cakes surrounded by either those, or homemade treats like pies and cookies. And adorning these cakes are a variety of cake toppers, many of them DIY or handmade with a twist on the traditional. See some surprising toppers when you read more.


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