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Photo by Lauren Fair Photography; Cake by Katy Pierson Cake; Floral design by Bello & Blue Events
Wedding white will never go out of style, especially when it comes to your cake. While we love a colorful confection, there's something so stunning about the simplicity of an all-white wedding cake. An entirely white cake can be a nod to tradition, but it can also be created to reflect your more modern, trending tastes by incorporating cool geometric details or unique patterns.
Choosing an all-white wedding cake doesn't limit your design options, either. If you love the look of sugar flowers, delicate lace piping, or fondant details, choosing an all-white (or cream) palette for your dessert will result in a truly refined and tasteful look. Some other ways we love to make an all-white cake pop: Swiss dot details, ruffles, or rough frosting look great when created in entirely white.
Ahead, discover 36 of our favorite ideas for all-white wedding cakes.
All-White Petals
Photo by Amy Anaiz; Planning by We Do! Collective by Fallon Carter; Cake by B Cake NY
We can't get over the unique, wispy look of this two-tiered cake. Edible petals are affixed to the frosted cake for a lovely, airy design.
Pearl Detailing
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Photo by Kaitlin Marie Photography
Choosing an all-white palette certainly doesn't mean texture is out of the question. This confection makes an elegant statement with pearl detailing dotted all over.
Intricate Piping
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Photo by Marni Pictures; Cake by Dianna Tornow Cakes
This all-white wedding cake is nothing short of a masterpiece. Each of the four tiers is intricately piped with frosting to create a show-stopping dessert.
Multiple Textures
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Photo by Clary Pfeiffer
This all-white wedding cake is all about the texture. We love the way each individual tier features a different design.
Bold Palm Leaf
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Photo by Cari Courtright Photography
Want to make a statement? Use a white cake as the perfect backdrop to add a bold palm leaf or flower for a truly striking design.
Cascade of Blooms
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Photo by Rebecca Yale Photography; Cake by Enjoy Cupcakes
An all-white cake doesn't mean there isn't room for florals! Pair lightly textured buttercream with plenty of cascading blooms for an effortless garden look.
Textured Fondant
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Photo by Carrie J. Photography; Cake by Le Dolci; Table Setting by The Perfect Table; Calligraphy Runner by Thunderloft Paper
Go for all-white, but have a little fun! This three-tiered cake makes a bold statement, with one extra-tall tier in the middle and plenty of unique fondant texture to make it anything but boring.
Dotted Piping and Florals
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Photo by Laura Gordon Photography; Planning & Flowers by Greenwood Events; Cake by Roaring Gap Club
An all-white wedding cake makes the perfect canvas to showcase florals. This two-tiered confection is decorated in textured buttercream with hydrangeas and dogwood flowers to add a pop of color.
Rustic Frosting
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Photo by The Burks Photography; Cake by Debi's Cake Studio
Consider letting the buttercream speak for itself. This two-tiered cake stands on its own with rough frosting to match a rustic aesthetic.
Coconut Shavings
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Photo by Jessica Simons Photography; Cake by Tara's Cakes For All Occasions
A single-tiered white wedding cake may sound dull, but this sweet is far from it. We love the way coconut shavings were added to the top for a bit of texture to round out the design.
Dotted Details
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Photo by Corinna Raznikov Photography; Cake by Kennedy Confections
Embrace your love for polka dots without going overboard on a color scheme. This four-tiered cake incorporates carefully dotted piping with a few blooms for an elegant look.
Texture and Greenery
Photo by Ryan Ray Photography
When it comes to making all-white wedding cakes more interesting, it's all about texture. This simple, textured look, paired with a few florals and a hint of greenery, makes a sweet statement.
Cute Topper
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Photo by Everence Photography
Let your small, single-tiered cake be the perfect backdrop for additional décor. This white cake is completed with a fun flamingo topper and surrounded by florals.
Unadorned Classic
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Photo by Peaches & Mint Photography; Cake by Lily Cupcake
Want to really keep things simple? An all-white wedding cake can certainly stand on its own without any other adornments! This is a true classic to suit any occasion.
Delicate Flowers
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Photo by Marni Pictures; Cake by Jim Smeal
A two-tiered white wedding cake provides the ideal base for beautiful details. This sweet stands tall with delicate sugar flowers all over for an elegant option.
Tall Statement
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Photo by Olivia Rae James
Want an all-white wedding cake without all the frosting? Go for a semi-naked option to make a show-stopping statement.
Whimsical Texture
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Photo by Kathryn Frugé Photography; Cake by The Cookie Social; Florals by Roots Floral Design; Planning & Styling by The Gifford Collective
All-white cake designs can certainly still be a little whimsical. This design pairs plenty of texture with delicate blooms for a beautiful look for any season.
Seashell Detailing
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Photo and cake by Earth and Sugar
Not all nautical-inspired cakes need to be designed with bold colors. Pair an all-white cake with subtle white seashells for the ideal seaside wedding sweet.
Semi-Naked
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Photo by Heather Waraksa
There's no shame in going with something sweet and simple. Opt for a semi-naked cake decked in white frosting and dotted with white blooms for a beautiful spring celebration.
Ruffles and Florals
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Photo by Sylvie Gil; Event Planning by Elise Johnson for Shannon Leahy Events; Cake by Jasmine Rae Cakes
No other color palette can pull off a light and airy vibe quite like white can. Pair ruffles with sugar flowers for a stunning design.
Simple Texture and Florals
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Photo by Lauren Fair Photography
Planning a garden party wedding? This design—pairing simple, textured buttercream and white blooms—is as sweet as can be.
Gold Detailing
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Photo by Carmen Santorelli
A little pop of gold can go such a long way, and it pairs perfectly with an all-white cake. Add the slightest hint of gold detailing on the edges of each tier to bring a simple, elegant design together.
Statement Topper
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Photo by Olivia Rae James
Add a bit of drama to your cake table. This four-tiered cake, topped with bold sugar flowers, makes for a stunning choice.
Smooth Frosting
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Photo by Henry + Mac
Who says the cake needs to have any texture or piping at all? A tall, two-tiered cake with smooth frosting makes for a beautiful, modern design.
Mountain Time
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Photo by Once West Photography
A white wedding cake is a lovely choice for a winter wedding, and it can be dressed up for the season with plenty of details. We love the way a bit of white fondant was added to this cake for a subtle mountain vibe.
Colorful Blooms
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Photo by Corbin Gurkin
Hoping to incorporate bright, bold buds for a spring wedding? Use a smooth, white wedding cake as the ideal canvas to let the beautiful color of your florals shine.
Boho Flowers
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Photo by Alex Lasota; Cake by Sarah Ojeda; Florals by Simplified Celebrations
A classic all-white cake can certainly still have its place at a boho-inspired wedding. Add a bit of texture and incorporate unique florals, such as tan roses, to bring the design together.
Ornamental Grasses
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Photo by Norman & Blake; Cake by Megan Joy Cakes
Want a more natural look? Pairing a smooth, all-white cake with grass and greenery is gorgeous for a late summer wedding.
Pattern Play
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Photo by Christie Graham Photography
It goes without saying that an all-white wedding cake is a lovely choice for winter, but this design takes it to another level. We love the playful texture added to each tier, almost resembling a cozy sweater for the season.
Square Statement
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Photo by D’arcy Benicosa Photography
An all-white color palette is an entirely modern option, but why not take it up a notch? Opt for a square cake to truly make a bold statement.
Wedding Theme Topper
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Photo by K.R Moreno Photography
Your wedding cake should reflect your event's theme, like this creation, which showed off a couple's celestial-themed nuptials. And the bold flowers near the middle of the cake add an eye-catching burst of color.
Zig-Zag Design
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Photo by Deirdre Alston
The zig-zag design of the flowers adds depth to this all-white wedding cake. We love how the florals reach the top, serving as the cake's topper.
Glam Touches
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Photo by Asia Pimentel Photography
Add some glamorous touches to your white wedding cake. This one boasts dainty flowers with gold details, which would look amazing at a black-tie wedding.
Something Blue
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Photo by Alice Vicente
Break in some blue for an all-white wedding cake. We love the pattern on the middle tier of this dessert, along with the pale pink and white flowers.
Bright Bloom Display
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Photo by Lacie Hansen Photography, Angela Germany Photography, Carlos Lopez Ayerdi
You can make a simple white wedding cake stand out by surrounding it with a bevy of blooms in different colors. You just can't help but look at this cake and smile.
Fresh Flowers
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Photo by Gideon Photography
The great thing about an all-white wedding cake is that it's a blank canvas, so showing off your wedding colors and flowers is a snap.