These wedding cakes are splendid no matter how you slice 'em
Tiers of Joy
Varying thick and thin layers gives a neutral-hued treat a fancy feel. Toasted almond torte cake filled with white chocolate crème and berry preserves and covered in fondant. Serves 45, $495, by Collette Foley Specialty Baking, collettefoley.com.
Awesome Blossoms
Lush bunches of sugarpaste ranunculus flowers make this lemon cake filled with raspberry buttercream and covered in fondant an edible work of art. Serves 45, $540, by Cheryl Kleinman Cakes, 728-237-2271.
Ahead of the Curve
Purple circles add a playful yet posh punch to this Valrhona chocolate cake filled with vanilla-bean mousseline and pistachio and raspberry buttercreams and covered in fondant. Serves 60, $720, by Mark Joseph Cakes, markjosephcakes.com.
Poppy Art
Instead of a more traditional bloom, dramatic black and white sugarpaste poppies cascade down the front of this stracciatella cake filled with passionfruit custard and covered in fondant. Serves 65, $975, by Cake Alchemy, cakealchemy.com.
Fresh Pick
With its combination of hand-painted grass and lifelike sugarpaste flowers, this vanilla chiffon cake filled with lemon French cream and raspberries and covered in fondant is a sophisticated choice for an outdoor garden wedding. Serves 75, $1,200, by Buddy Valastro for Carlo’s Bakery, carlosbakery.com.
Cool Spots
Raised, round decorations make for a modern twist on the classic all-white confection. Blackberry buttermilk cake filled with citrus buttercream and covered in fondant. Serves 80, $800, by LovinSullivanCakes, cakepower.com. Vintage cake stands throughout; similar styles available on eBay.com.