40+ Mouthwatering Cheese Wedding Cake Ideas That Look Superb

Whether you are looking to ditch the sweet wedding cake totally. Or perhaps you are looking for cheese wedding cake ideas to supplement your sweet tooth? I am here to the rescue!

You’re going to discover some of the most beautiful cheese wedding cakes, ever. Plus I’ll share just how to plan the cheese stack of your dreams. Hooray.

Photo: Ben Selway Photography via Green Cornwall Wedding Cheese Cake: The Green Cornwall

Mouthwatering Cheese Wedding Cake Ideas

Before we cover all the practical bases, it’s time to dive into all the cheese wedding tower inspiration. Ready? Let’s go.

1. Bunting Topper

Decorate your cheese stack with a personalised bunting topper.

Photo: Bubear Photography via Farmhouse Redcoats Wedding

2. Cheese Table

Create a whole cheese table to display your stack in all its glory.

Photo: The Light Painters via Cockliffe Country House Wedding Cheese: Godminster

3. Paper & Dried Flowers

This couple decorated their cheese with dried and paper flowers. As well as a funny paper cake topper.

Photo: Kim Williams Weddings via Bright Barn Wedding Cheese Cake: Hitchin Deli

4. Fruit

Add plenty of fruit to decorate your cheese cake, as well as enjoy with it.

Photo: Bloom Weddings via Granary On The Common Wedding Cheese Cake: The Courtyard Dairy

5. Flowers

Add plenty of flowers to tie in your wedding theme to your cheese. Be mindful to choose edible or safe-for-food flowers.

Photo: Rebecca Walters via Buckinghamshire Barn Wedding

6. Raffia

Tie your cheese cake with rustic raffia bows, the effect is gorgeous!

Photo: Captured by Katrina via Cotswold Marquee Wedding

7. Wooden Barrel

Think about how to display your cake. Placing the cheese tower on a wooden barrel is sure to steal the show.

Photo: PIA Photo & Film via Rustic New Zealand Wedding

8. Log Slice

A log slice stand is always a winner. Sustainable and rustic, win-win.

Photo: Damian Wills via French Theme Wedding Cheese Cake: Fine Cheese Co

9. Salad

Add salad pieces such as fresh tomatoes for a gorgeous plate of cheese to enjoy.

Photo: Lola Rose Photography via Bonfires Autumn Wedding Ideas Cheese: The Cheese Plate

10. Dried Fruits

Or how about dried fruits such as dates for a decadent feast?

Photo: Sam Bennett via Festival Farm Wedding Cheese Cake: Greens Catering

11. Heart Cheese

Look for a heart-shaped cheese, it doesn’t get any more perfect for a wedding.

Photo: Neil Jackson Photographic via Newburgh Priory Wedding

12. Figs

Figs always go beautifully with cheese and look beautiful.

Photo: Rachael Connerton Photography via Floral Wedding Cheese Cake: Cheese Shop Nottingham

13. Ribbons

Decorate your cheese wedding cake with complimentary ribbons, simple, cheap and very pretty.

Photo: Stephanie Butt via Coton House Farm Wedding Cheese Cake: The Cheese Shed

14. Cheese Board

Emulate a cheese board by placing your cheese and fruit on a classic wooden board.

Photo: Holly Driver Photography via Fairy Wedding Cheese Cake: West Country Cheese

15. Simple & Chic

Go simple and chic, let the cheese do the talking. Yum!

Photo: Mint and Jasmine via Rossie On The Earn Wedding

16. Pork Pie

Throw in a pork pie layer to your cheese.

Photo: Stevie Jay Photography via Arches Dean Clough Wedding

17. Labels

Think about adding mini flag labels so guests know what’s what.

Photo: Emma and Rich via Cowshed Woodhall Farm Wedding Cheese Cake: West Country Cheese

18. Giant Log Stand

How awesome is this epic large log cheese wedding cake stand?

Photo: Grace Elizabeth Photography via High House Wedding Cheese Cake: Bay Thorne Hall

19. Greenery

For a simple and modern cheese decoration idea, add foliage!

Photo: Marianne Chua Photography via Chainstore Wedding Cheese: Borough Cheese Company Bath Soft Cheese Company Godminster Cheese The Fauxmagerie

20. Round Cheese

Opt for cheese of the same shape to keep things easy, then pop a different shape on top.

Photo: Sally T Photography via Bright Wedding

21. Small Cheese Cake

Wedding cheese cakes don’t have to be large, a small stack can be perfect too.

Photo: Nicola Dawson Photography via Great Comp Garden Wedding Cheese Cake: Touchays Event Caterers

22. Heather

Add heather flowers for a pretty decor idea.

Photo: Taylor-Hughes Photography via North Cornwall Wedding

23. Semi Circle Wheels

If a whole cheese wheel is too much, go halves.

Photo: Lisa Howard Photography via Northern Monk Brewery Wedding Cheese Cake: The Black Mouse Cheese and Wine Emporium

24. Hessian & Gypsophila

Gypsophila and hessian are a rustic match made in heaven for weddings.

Photo: Olegs Samsonovs Photography via Hayne House Wedding

25. Flowers & Fruit

Combine flowers and fruit to decorate your cheese tower.

Photo: Jessica O’Shaughnessy Photography via Outbuildings Wedding Cheese Cake: Liverpool Cheese Company

26. Name Topper

Opt for a simple name cake topper like this couple.

Photo: Lisa Carpenter Photography via Cotswolds Barn Wedding Cheese Cake: The Cheese Works

27. Ferns

Use evergreen ferns to add a woodland vibe to your cheese display.

Photo: Bloom Weddings via High Barn Wedding Edenhall Cheese Cake: J & J Graham

28. Large Topper

Be bold and add a large statement cheese cake topper.

Photo: Heather Jackson Photography via Botanical Barn Wedding

29. Tall Wedding Cheese Cake

Yes, you can have a tall cheese wedding cake, this tower has nine layers!

Photo: Nicola Casey Photography via Halloween Wedding Cheese Cake: Godminster

30. Light It Up

Make sure your cheese stack shines in the evening by placing wedding lighting around it.

Photo: Florence Berry Photography via East Quay Wedding Vegan Cheese Cake: Honestly Tasty

31. Slate Board

Place your cheese on a slate board. It doubles up as a chalkboard for labels too!

Photo: Pickavance Weddings via AirBnB Wedding

32. Multiple Cheese Cakes

Can’t fit all your cheese in one tower? Simply make another.

Photo: Bloom Weddings via Sefton Park Wedding Cheese Cake: Delifonseca

33. Rustic Cheese Cake

I love this rustic cheese cake decorated with figs, greenery and a log slice.

Photo: Freckle Photography via Devon Garden Tipi Wedding Cheese Cake: Fego Food

34. Colourful

Add colour with bright flowers, fruit and wax-covered cheese.

Photo: Charlotte Razzell Photography via Colourful Bright Summer Pub Wedding Cheese Cake: Pub Cheese Monger

35. Chutney

Place plenty of different chutneys with your cheese for a special treat.

Photo: Lisa Howard via 60 Hope Street Wedding Liverpool

36. Breadsticks & Crackers

Breadsticks and crackers are ideal to pile cheese onto.

Photo: Matt Austin Images via Opulent Eccentric Berry Gold Wedding Cheese Cake: The Cheese Press

37. Matching Tones

Use the same colour cheese in different layers for cohesion.

Photo: Cassandra Lane via Milling Barn Wedding

38. Vegan Cheese

Being vegan or dairy free shouldn’t mean you miss out! Look out for vegan cheese for guests with dietary requirements and put it to one side if you are having non-vegan cheese too.

Photo: Dan Biggins via Keeper and the Dell Wedding

39. Three Tier

Cheese towers don’t need to be huge, three tiers can be plenty enough.

Photo: Photography by Charli via Cubley Hall Wedding

40. Cake Knife

Don’t forget a cake knife… or two!

Photo: Irene Yap Photography via Bell Ticehurst Wedding Cheese Cake: The West Country Cheese Company

41. Cherries

Not only do these cherries look amazing, but I am sure they tasted even better.

Photo: Carly Bevan

42. Christmas Cheese Wedding Cake

If there was ever a time for wedding cheese, it has to be at a Christmas wedding.

Photo: Lola Rose Photography via Traditional Christmas Wedding

43. Plain Cheese Wedding Cake

No frills, fuss-free, keep it simple.

Photo: Maytree Photography via Cumbria Barn Wedding Cheese: Harvey and Brockless

44. Cheese Wedding Sign

Don’t forget about adding a wedding sign to your cheese table. Make it fun and informative.

Photo: Kim Williams Weddings via Bright Barn Wedding

What Is A Cheese Wedding Cake?

A cheese wedding cake is a savoury cake made entirely from cheese! There is no sweet sponge cake, it is created from stacks of cheese to create a cake effect.

Can You Have Cheese As A Wedding Cake?

Yes, you can have cheese as an alternative to the traditional sweet wedding cake. Or how about having both? Many couples opt for a tower of cheese, especially if they aren’t cake fans. It’s your wedding, you do what makes you both happy!

Photo: Kirsty Rockett Photography via Hidden River Barn Wedding Cheese Cake: Costco

How Do You Make A Cheese Wedding Cake?

You can either hire a pro cheesemonger or ask your caterer to create your cheese wedding cake. Or you can make your own.

Tips On Making Your Own Wedding Cheese Cake

Buy enough cheese for all of your guests.
Ensure you have different types of cheese (soft/hard/blue etc) to cater for all your guests’ tastes.
Double-check your guest’s dietary requirements if you wish to cater your cheese for everyone.
Get different-sized cheese. Small for the top tiers, medium for the middle tiers and large wheels for the bottom tier.
Think about the texture and colours of your cheese if the visuals matter to you. Some cheeses you can stack in their wax for extra colour.
Consider serving cheese with condiments or other complementary nibbles.
You can serve your cheese as part of your wedding breakfast! Or put it out in the evening for a tasty treat.
Don’t forget a cake stand and cake knife.
You could use cake dowels (or similar) to secure your cake tiers. Be sure to practise beforehand.
Decorate your cake with cute toppers, signs or flowers for extra flourish.
Complimentary drinks will add an extra special touch to the cheese moment.
And finally, enjoy all the cheese-tasting evenings. Yes!

Photo: Ross Talling Photography via Elegant Burgundy Boho Tipi Wedding

What Do You Serve With A Wedding Cheese Cake?

Try serving fruit, breadsticks, chutneys, condiments, crackers or bread with your cheese wedding cake. In fact, you could even pick out a special wine, port or drink to serve with the cake cutting too!

That's a wrap! All the cheese wedding cake ideas you'll ever need. Plus you now have all the tips and tricks on planning your cheese tower. Oh yes.