Ombré

Ombré—the gradual blending of one hue to another—is a bold way to showcase your wedding color.

Three-tiered ombré cake with gold border, Stardust Cakes, Avondale, Pa., (814) 441-2983, www.stardustcakes.net

These are the sweetest wedding cake trends of the season.

by Danielle Bouchat-Friedman
Photography by Steve Legato

Two-tiered and naked cakes

Two-tiered cakes still have a presence. And naked cakes buck tradition, forgoing fondant for fresh flowers.

Sweet Melissa Cake Boutique, Middletown, Del., (302) 376-5049, www.sweetmelissade.com
Flowers from Elana’s Broad St. Florist & Gift, Middletown, Del., (302) 285-0801, www.elanasbroadstflorist.com

Styled by: Compliments of the Past
Flowers by: Elana’s Broad St. Florist & Gift

Non-traditional flavors

Outside appearances aren’t everything, like this delicate lavender cake with lemon cream.

The Master’s Baker, West Chester, Pa., (610) 436-9888, www.themastersbaker.com

Styled by: Compliments of the Past
Flowers by: Elana’s Broad St. Florist & Gift

Soft, smooth frosting

The great thing about buttercream icing is the texture it creates. This simple yet elegant white cake comes to life with the addition of flowers as decoration.

Cakes and Candies by Maryellen, West Chester, Pa., (484) 266-0710, www.cakesandcandiesbymaryellen.com

Rustic cakes

Earthy themes are hot this year, and couples are carrying the aesthetic through all the way to the cake. Order a simple white cake decorated in the flowers and greenery of your choice.

Three-tiered cake with a rustic twist designed by Austin Markland, Half Baked Patisserie, Middletown, Del., (302) 378-2811, www.halfbakedpatisserie.com