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Photo by Keira Lemonis Photography; Cake by Crisan Bakery
Ballrooms aren't for every bride, you know. In fact, more and more nearly-weds are opting for naturally beautiful nuptials just as effortless as their love. From country-chic ceremonies to barn receptions, rustic weddings have been an "I do" trend for quite some time now, with brides going crazy for countrified details and touches of subtle elegance. And as any true southern belle or country girl can appreciate, a rustic bride knows that homestyle comfort foods are a must at any country-inspired affair—the most essential of which is a big day dessert that fits the countryside aesthetic. Rustic wedding cakes are the yummiest end to any country-chic wedding day and are definitely deserving of a spot on that reclaimed barn wood dessert table.
With berries, blooms, and other nature-inspired details, rustic wedding cakes are the countryside confections of choice that have guests scrambling to score a slice. In lieu of traditional tiers and classic fondant, brides are opting for subtly stylish wedding cakes with an earthier aesthetic. These simplified sweets are dripping with woodland details and natural touches, like crawling vines, twigs and twine, gorgeous greenery, and faux-bois frosting designs. Sounds deliciously dreamy, right?
Rustic cakes are also fabulous for fall weddings, as they are the perfect canvas for autumnal accents such as candied acorns, dark frosting hues, seasonal flowers, and fall fruit. And, remember, rustic confections can be just as decadent as any traditional big day dessert. Subtly glamorous gilded details and lush florals adorning simplistic naked cakes allow a bride to showcase her glitzy side in a way that's still totally on theme. In short, these cakes really put the chic in country-chic.
So grab a mason jar of rosé and start browsing through this roundup of countrified confections, because we've found 35 rustic wedding cakes just perfect for your lovely laid-back wedding day.
Naked Wedding Cake With Fresh Flowers
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Photo by Mallory Renee Photo
A country-chic naked wedding cake by Sprinkle & Dash, blooming with pink-hued flowers and greenery.
Wedding Cake Wrapped in Vines
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Photo by Tobiah Tayo
A three-tiered wedding cake crawling with woodland vines and flowers by Amy Swann Cakes.
Naked Wedding Cake With Jam Filling
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Photo by Sara and Rocky
A rustic naked wedding cake by Cakewalk Bake Shop with a dusting of powdered sugar and dripping with jam filling.
One-Tiered Wedding Cake With Decorative Acorns
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Photo by Judy Pak
A rustic fall wedding cake embellished with autumnal leaves and metallic acorns by Nine Cakes.
Four-Tiered Black Wedding Cake
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Photo by Nerinna
This four-tiered black wedding cake by Artistic Bites is adorned with fall foliage in red and green hues.
Naked Chocolate Wedding Cake
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Photo by Struth Photography
A naked chocolate wedding cake by Cop It Sweet, dusted with powdered sugar and sitting atop a rustic wooden tree stump.
Buttercream White Wedding Cake
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Photo by Mustard Seed Photo
A three-tiered white wedding cake covered in blush blooms by Virginia's Cakes, sitting on a tree stump cake display.
Wedding Cake Topped With Fruits and Florals
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Photo by Summer Street Photography
A beautiful buttercream wedding cake by Felicia's SweetFace Pastries, topped with florals and fall fruit.
Single-Tiered Wedding Cake With Fresh Flowers
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Photo by Katherine Schultz Photography
A single-tiered wedding cake by Quintessential Cakes, served on a wooden round for a country-chic vibe.
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Three-Tiered White Wedding Cake With Flowers and Greenery
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Photo by John Schnack
A classic, floral wedding cake made rustic with decorative eucalyptus leaves by Edelweiss Bakery.
Buttercream Wedding Cake With Decorative Florals and Pinecones
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Photo by Lindsey Gage
A three-tiered white wedding cake by Elise Cakes with texturized frosting, lush blooms, and rustic pinecones.
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Four-Tiered Wedding Cake With Greenery
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Photo by Teneil Kable
A thinly-frosted white wedding cake garnished with greenery by The Cake & I.
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Birch Tree Inspired Wedding Cake
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Photo by City Savvy Imaging
A birch tree inspired wedding cake adorned with a chalkboard monogram by Alliance Bakery.
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White Wedding Cake Topped With Fruit and Caramel
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Courtesy of Miss Ladybird Cakes
A three-tiered white wedding cake dripping with caramel, rustic fall fruits, and torched marshmallow fluff by Miss Ladybird Cakes.
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Lavender and Eucalyptus Wedding Cake
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Photo by Isabelle Selby
An autumn-ready wedding cake topped with sprigs of lavender and eucalyptus by Nine Cakes.
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Blue, White, and Gold Wedding Cake
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Photo by Kristina Adams
A modern-meets-rustic wedding cake by Elise Cakes.
White and Gold Wedding Cake With Flowers
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Photo by Rachel Havel
A three-tiered white wedding cake adorned with a flourish of deeply-hued, country-chic blooms by d'Elissious Cake Studio.
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Wedding "Cheese" Cake
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Courtesy of West Country Cheese Co.
An alternative big day dessert consisting of four tiers of delicious cheese from West Country Cheese Co.
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