To find the right shape of wedding cake for your reception, take a cue from the tone and or theme of your wedding. Here, we discuss 5 basic wedding cake shapes to help you select the perfect option for your big day.
Tilted
This whimsical shaped confection is perfect for the couple who isn’t afraid to really stand out. Think Alice in Wonderland.
While tilted cakes have a wobbly look to them, each tier is crafted
securely in place. Play up your tilted cake with fun, striking colors
and unique stencil designs.
Round
The most traditional of shapes, round cakes are a wedding reception staple. Although it is a simplistic style, experienced bakers and pastry chefs can play up the decor by adding buttercream beads, sugary blossoms, decadent fillings and of course, color.
Hexagonal (six-sided)
Similar to a square cake, only with more
sides. Considering the shape of this cake alone garners mounds of
attention, minimizing embellishments will ensure the spotlight is kept
on its unique design
Square
A contemporary approach to the wedding cake is the distinctively modern square shape. Couples can add multiple tiers to square cakes for extra bit of flair, or angle tiers at each layer for a more creative look.
Scalloped (Petal)
This cake bears the resemblance of a flower petal, hence the name. Typically, each tier of scalloped wedding cakes has a different design, which helps to break up the monotony.
Remember, wedding cakes are a popular focal point of the reception. Choose a wedding cake shape that blends well with the mood and feel of your event and reflects your unique personality.