25 Simply Gorgeous Buttercream Cake Wedding Ideas

Sorry not sorry for making you feel peckish today, I’m drooling over all of the delicious cakes in this article and I challenge you not to do the same!

If the time has come to choose your cake and you don’t fancy a traditional icing or a rustic naked cake, maybe buttercream is the one for you. There are loads of different ways to style this tasty dessert so you really can go wild or keep it simple, whatever suits your themes.

Here is our run-down of the different styles of buttercream cakes and how they might fit into your wedding.

Stunning Buttercream Wedding Cakes

Classic Inspiration

First up, we look at the classic buttercream. From those that are wearing only a stitch more than our naked cake friends to those which have more of a fully iced look. All you need to do is adorn with a delightful cake topper and whatever decoration fits the theme of your day.

Image Kate Gray Photography via Low Key Colour Pop Local City Wedding

Image Emma Kenny via Glamorous Gatsby City Hall Wedding

Image Bears Collective via 1920s Speakeasy Country House Glamour Wedding

Image Katrina Matthews Photography via Pastel Pretty Flower Garden Style Wedding

Image Kirsty Mackenzie Photography via Magical Autumn Outdoorsy Woodland Wedding Ideas

Floral Ideas

Of course, flowers and cakes go together beautifully and you can really make an impact by covering the tiers in floral pretty whether real or fake.

Image Ellie Lou Photography via Pretty & Soft Country Garden Pastel Wedding Ideas

Image Jamie Dunn Photography via Delightfully Stylish Spring Wedding in the Lake District

Image Siobhan H Photography via Intimate & Elegant Two Day City Wedding

Image Lucie Watson Photography via Rustic Boho Summer Tipi Wedding

Image Levien & Lens Photography via Beautiful Lilac Garden Wedding in New Zealand

Drip Cakes

A trend we are seeing more and more of is this dessert favourite, drip cake. It has such a sumptuous look anyway and on top of a buttercream base, it’s very hard to resist!

Image Tierney Photography via Outdoorsy Colourful Coral Tipi Wedding

Image David M. Baker Photography via Wedding Cake 101 – Where to Begin

Image Karolina Simankowicz via Quirky & Vintage Fun Loving Hall Wedding

Image Binky Nixon Photography via Alternative Colourful Boho Wedding Ideas

Image Bloom Weddings via Colourful Indie Dinosaur Filled Wedding

Simple Style

Sometimes fuss-free is the order of the day. One colour buttercream and some simple adornments with a topper or no make for a gorgeous cake table.

Image Freckle Photography via Minimal Botanical Copper & Greenery Wedding

Image Tiree Dawson via Winter Alpine Inspired Christmas Wedding

Image Melissa Beattie via Wild Romance Greenery Wedding Ideas

Metallic Inspiration

Another trend which shows no sign of going anywhere is metallic touches throughout the wedding. Give your cake a touch of style with edible metallic leaf like these beauties.

Image Photography by Paloma via Eclectic Floral Fun Wedding

Image Frances Carlisle via Blue & Gold Luxe Victorian Wedding Ideas

Image Katherine Ashdown via Pretty Meets Relaxed Countryside Wedding

Image Wild Rose Photography via Industrial Eco Bloom Wedding Ideas

Rustic Log Look

This is one of my absolute favourites for an outdoorsy rustic wedding. The buttercream itself can be manipulated to look like wood and the effect is just fabulous. Just add a woodland animal cake topper!

Image via Emma Stoner via Easter Spring Inspired Woodland Inspired Wedding

Image Heather Elizabeth Photography via Whimsical Forest Harry Potter Wedding

Image We Heart Pictures via Magical Outdoorsy & Cosy Rustic Barn Wedding

Whatever cake you choose, I’m sure you’ll have a lot of fun window shopping! Are you looking for the perfect buttercream cake or have you already demolished the one from your wedding? I’d love to hear all your sugary tales! Rachel x