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We're forever fans of frosting frills and flowers adorning classic wedding cake confections. But nothing gives us a sugar rush quite like sleek and refined modern wedding cakes. In the age of modern love, couples are also going contemporary with their big day desserts—we're fawning over the resulting looks.
Here's the proof: The 21st century has never been so delicious. Though towering tiers of white fondant will probably never go out of style (the decadent dessert has prevailed through the decades), but the new classics in confections have earned their place on the wedding dessert table and we couldn't be more excited to take a bite out of this yummy trend.
Nowadays, more and more couples are hungry for a big day treat that's reflective of their own unique style—cue contemporary cakes. These modern wedding cakes are crazy-cool and dripping with personality, thanks to geometric detailing, moody dark hues, metallic flourishes, and can't-believe-our-eyes pared-down art-gallery-worthy designs.
Ready to go modern, über-chic couples? Scroll through to see the new wedding cakes of the decade.
Geometric Shapes
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Triangular-cut fondant in hues of black, gray, and white crawl up this two-tiered cake.
Clean Lines
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This minimalist confection is crowned with pretty prisms.
Metallic Accents
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An industrial topper, an unexpected metal tier, and gold detailing, make up this trifecta of modernity.
Works of Art
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These three square-shaped black cakes drizzled with gold look more like art installations than dessert.
Cool Colors
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A dotted and linear design makes this cool, dark-hued cake even more so.
Watercolor Details
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Geometric accents and a wash of watercolor modernize this three-tiered confection.
Tonal Hues
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This otherwise classic, two-tiered white wedding cake is given a subtle watercolor wash of gray and charcoal hues.
Black and Florals
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Blush florals and a deep dark hue make this dessert both lush and romantic, and dark and dreamy.
Angular Add-Ons
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A classic all-white confection can still feel contemporary, thanks to unique angular detailing.
Deep Ombré
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This contemporary confection features dark, ombré watercolor and a frost of metallic detailing.
Tiny Succulents
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Say goodbye to the traditional bride and groom. This cactus wedding cake topper is so desert cool.
Marble Effect
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Richly marbleized fondant covers these moody, formal tiers.
Earth Tones
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This single-tiered cake featuring muted watercolors and a dripping glaze is the perfect end to contemporary, seaside nuptials.
Textured Fondant
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Subtle texture revamps this classic design.
Sculptural Toppers
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Marble-like edible artwork blooms out of this spherical sweet treat.
Unexpected Romance
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Simple and sweet, this one-tiered beauty combines a deep blue hue with a modern metallic gold.
Color Blocking
Cake color blocking? Yes, please.
Square vs. Round
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Linear shapes and a bit of color blocking make this square confection totally contemporary.
More Marble
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Modernity can still be clean and classic, as proven by this marble effect.
Striking Contrats
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Minimalist and modern, this wedding cake is a contemporary bride's dessert of choice.
Rose Gold and Sugar Flowers
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This wedding cake is perfectly balanced thanks to the classic, romantic sugar flowers and rose-gold modern geometric details.
Don't Discount Fringe
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Unexpected string-like frosting detailing is the contemporary way to do a white wedding cake.
Pretty Prisms
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Pretty prisms top off this three-tiered marble wedding cake.
Glam Foil
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A flourish of gold foil is a modern way to go glam.
White Blooms on Gray
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A gorgeous gray tint, wash of gold color, and lush white blooms are both romantic and marvelously modern.
Straight Up & Down
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What goes better with a rose-gold wedding cake than actual roses?
Glimmering Geodes
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Pink geode-inspired detailing balances the minimalism and glamour of this modern big-day dessert.
Linear Designs
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We're loving the linear, metallic design on this white wedding cake.
Petals, Leaves, and Marble
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Swirls of marbleized gray hues modernize this sweet wedding treat.