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Photo by KT Merry; Styling & Design by The Nouveau Romantics; Florals by Jenya Flowers
Finding a fall wedding cake that is seasonal and stylish is surprisingly simple! In selecting our favorite cakes for the season, our editors were honestly thrilled by the options available. We found designs that felt quintessentially rustic, and others that felt romantic, modern, and even traditional. And while we admit that we may be partial to a white cake dressed in the season's best—from fresh foliage to berries and branches—we're just as into the more unexpected designs. From pretty cakes with seasonal touches to styles with modern metallic accents and unexpected shapes, we found autumn-inspired wedding cakes for every couple's style.
Want to see what we're talking about? Keep reading for 29 wedding cakes that feel perfect for the fall season. Scroll through, save your ideas, then tweak the designs to match your own wedding style, whether it's modern, rustic, romantic—or a combination of them all! Because, moral of the story: It is possible to have a wedding cake that feels perfect for fall and right for your wedding's aesthetic, whatever that may be.
Artistic Accents
Photo by Shannon Von Eschen; Cake by Wildflower Cakes; Floral Design by Bare Root Flora & Banks + Leaf
Wildflower Cakes created this tiled confection that was hand-painted in shades of blue and orange and finished off with delicate fall leaves.
Seasonal Colors
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Photo by Carley Jayne Photo; Cake by Saltadena Bakery; Floral Design by Calibri Blooms
Saltadena Bakery made this beautiful burnt orange cake, proving that colored icing can be chic. We especially love how this was done in a mini size and decorated with coordinating blooms (by Calibri Blooms).
Natural Elements
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Photo by Kate Preftakes Photography; Cake by Autumn Nomad
Autumn Nomad—a fitting name, right?!—dressed this plain white cake for the season with dried flowers, petals, and textured grasses.
Prominent Pattern
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Photo by Kyle John Photography; Cake by Flourish Cake Design; Planning by LOLA Event Productions; Floral Design by Intertwine Flowers
Flourish Cake Design used a fondant printer to print a pattern designed by this stationer bride, then draped it over the square wedding cake. Says the bride, "It was one of the most talked-about details of our wedding—many guests didn't believe it was real!"
Autumnal Details
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Photo by BrightBird Photography; Cake by Susie Cakes Bakery; Design by Bash Please
This buttercream confection, made by SusieCakes, was decorated with fall leaves, berries, and dried grasses.
Subtle Texture
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Photo by Clary Pfeiffer; Cake by Alliance Bakery; Floral Design by Kelly Lenard; Design & Coordination by Camryn Brooke Events
As another take on the simple white cake, Alliance Bakery created this pretty confection with a layer of textured stripes and a plain base accented with a delicate floral design. A handful of fall leaves completed the look and also added just a touch of color.
A Daring Display
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Photo by Tryn Photo; Cake by Hey There, Cupcake!; Planning & Design by Amorology
This genius from Hey There, Cupcake! combined our favorite elements from fall, including metallic accents, fall foliage, and—of course—that hanging display.
A Focus on Florals
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This simple white cake was decorated with a bundle blooms off-center.
Pretty Palettes
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Photo by Jeremiah & Rachel Photography; Planning by Greenwood Events; Cake by Miss Patticakes
At this Montana wedding, Miss Patti Cakes created a simple buttercream cake that was decorated with peach roses, golden leaves, and a statement pink dahlia. A wooden based completed the rustic yet elegant look.
Unexpected Colors
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Photo by Mallory Carlson; Cake by The Solvang Bakery
Hello, chocolate! The Solvang Bakery dreamt up this romantic cake with two tiers of chocolate frosting and an abundance of blush blooms.
A Cascading Cluster
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Photo by James x Schulze; Cake by Shamane's Bakeshoppe
For this wedding in Boulder, Colorado, Shamane’s Bakeshoppe created a three-tiered cake decorated with delicate illustrations of mountains and trees. It was further decorated with roses, berries, and figs.
A Rustic Look
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Photo by Jon Schusteritsch; Cake by Sugar Lane Cake Shop
This semi-naked cake by Sugar Lane Cake Shop was wrapped in delicate branches, proving that rustic can be done in a chic, even romantic way.
Something Sweet
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Photo by Maria Mack Photography; Cake by Whipped Bakeshop
Whipped Bakeshop lined this two-tiered cake with dried pears, and we're simply obsessed. The result is modern, organic, and totally sweet.
Full of Fruit
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Photo by David and Kathrin; Cake by Kuisine; Event Styling & Floral Design by Tabea Maria-Lisa
Baker Kuisine took this cutting cake to the next level (literally!) by piling fruit on the top tier and around its base.
Tall Tiers
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Photo by Olivia Rae James; Cake by Edible Art; Planning by La Fête; Floral Design by Kelly Odom
At this fall wedding in North Carolina, Edible Art filled this semi-naked cake with strawberry filling, then topped it off with antique hydrangeas. “Cutting the cake was the only time Ed and I left the dance floor,” recalls the bride.
Striking Metallics
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Photo by Ivy Road Photography; Cake by The Cake That Ate Paris; Floral Design by The French Petal
The Cake That Ate Paris completed this confection with a metallic geode-inspired finish—and, as a final touch, added a fern spray painted gold!
An Unbeatable Backdrop
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Photo by Anna Shackleford; Cake by Sugar Cloud Baking Company; Planning & Design by Mariée Ami; Floral Design by Floressence Flowers
The couple's four-tiered, hanging wedding cake was wrapped in white fondant and brushed with gold, then displayed on a wooden swing in the garden. Inside, Sugar Cloud Baking Company hid two unexpected (but yummy!) flavors: apple hummingbird cake with cream cheese icing and ginger cookie crumbles and almond cake with raspberry compote and buttercream.
Abundant Foliage
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Photo by Rebecca Yale Photography; Cake by Poetry in Motion; Floral Design by Laura's Floras
Poetry in Motion put a unique twist on our go-to favorite—blooms and buttercream—with this cake by lining each tier with red-hued foliage, then adding blush blooms to achieve a look that feels like a romantic take on the fall season.
Elevated Simplicity
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Photo by Rebecca Yale Photography; Cake by Belmond Hotel Caruso; Planning & Design by Amorology; Floral Design by Siloh Floral
We've talked a lot about white cakes dressed up with seasonal accents, but let this cake by Belmond Hotel Caruso's in-house caterer serve as one last reminder. Here, this simple cake was decorated with mini citrus fruits, proving that citrus, when paired accordingly, can work for any season...even fall!
A Marble Moment
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Photo by Michelle Beller; Cake by Frost It Cakery; Florals by Rockrose Floral
A marble marvel by Frost It Cakery is a great example of how just a little textural or dimensional interest can instantly elevate any cake. The dusty-hued floral accents are the cherry-on-top to this fall-worthy treat.
A Semi-Naked Base
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Photo by Carlie Statsky; Cake by Edith Meyer Wedding Cakes; Planning by Allison Smith; Floral Design by Christine Cater
This semi-naked cake by Edith Meyer Wedding Cakes was made with vanilla and lemon flavors and raspberry filling. It was then topped with ferns, eucalyptus branches, and greenery.
Elegant Layers
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Photo by Laura Gordon; Cake by Favorite Cakes; Planning by Easton Events; Florals by Beehive Events
Favorite Cakes decorated this textured confection with vines, white booms, and a dose of lavender up top. Elegant, effortless, and elevated all rolled into one, there's simply nothing that we don't love.
Vibrant Blooms
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Photo by Chad Hansen for First Mate Photography Co.; Cake by Mayflour Confections
This naked carrot cake was topped with fresh fall flowers by Mayflour Confections. Talk about the perfect combo!
Fresh Features
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Photo by Lacie Hansen Photography; Cake by Paper Cake Events; Planning & Design by Bash Please
Fresh figs and ivy completed this semi-naked cake by Paper Cake Events. We love how these fresh details add an unexpected yet striking autumnal flair.
Moody Hues
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Photo by Gabrielle Desmarchais Photography; Planning & Styling by Le Cœur Bohème; Florals by Hellébore Créations Florales
Another fig favorite, this cake was decorated with textured icing and a drip finish. The dark, deep, and moody shades of this sweet treat are pure fall magic.
Mix-and-Matched Details
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Photo by Lexxi Smith Photography; Cake by Bridal Bliss
This wedding cake was made for fall with details such us semi-naked frosting, gold specked accents, and vibrant blooms. Seriously, you can't go wrong.
A Classic Design
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Photo by Meg Smith Photography; Planning by Madix & Co.; Floral Design by Lauras Floras
This tiered white cake was paired with a navy base for an added pop of color. This is a classic choice to add a subtle fall-flavor to your seasonal nuptials.
Modern Minimalism
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Photo by Paperlily Photography, Cake by Anne Kathleen Cakes
Seeking a focal point that is both bold and minimalistic? Look no further. Anne Kathleen Cakes took this tiered white cake to the next level by adding gold leaf details and a textured base.
Monochromatic Texture
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Photo by Jeff Loves Jessica Photography; Cake by Sweets Bakeshop
This wedding cake was accented with fondant feathers and greenery by Sweets Bakeshop. It's almost too pretty to eat!