27 Vintage Wedding Cake Ideas - Designs To Inspire & Delight

So you’re looking for a vintage wedding cake design? I don’t blame you, a timeless and historic style cake is going to last the test of time. Not to mention that intricate, iced wedding cakes are bang on trend right now. Shall we take a look at the inspiration gallery?

Stunning Vintage Wedding Cakes

1. Lambeth Iced Cake

This Lambeth-styled iced wedding cake is so gorgeous. Featuring cherries on top of course.

Photo: Lauren Marchant Photography via Trafalgar Tavern Wedding Cake: Lily Vanilli

2. Buttercream Frills

A simple version of the Lambeth style cake is this gorgeous clean-cut iced finish. Complete with buttercream frills!

Photo: Matt Moore Photography via Bohemian Tipi Wedding Cake: The Goods

3. Towering Opulence

Take inspiration from eras gone by with a towering cake adorned in florals.

Photo: Hannah Miles Photography via llys Meddyg Wedding Cake: Sarah Carr’s Speciality Cakes

4. Simple & Chic

Classic, elegant and so very chic, this white 3-tier cake with a soft ribbon bow is effortless.

Photo: Francesca Francesca via Anthurium Wedding

4. Ruffle Pastel

This cake gives me the 50s vibes with its cute pastel tones and ruffles.

Photo: Hannah Brooke Photography via 90s Wedding Ideas Cake: @little.bit.of.heaven

5. 1920s Style

For a distinct style, choose the 1920s to inspire your wedding cake.

Photo: Gina Fernandes Photography via 1920s Wedding Ideas Cake: Rosehill Cake Studio

6. Square Tiers

Square cakes used to be really popular at weddings, so how about changing up the shape of your sponge?

Photo: Katherine Ashdown Photography via Holkham Hall Wedding Cake: The Little Sugar Rose

7. Delicate Piping & Cherubs

Pillars used to be a go-to for wedding cake designs, how about adding them to bring a vintage touch?

Photo: Danielle Smith Photography via Brewerstreet Farmhouse Wedding Cake: Heart Of Cake

8. Renaissance Vibes

Look to art or architecture for the perfect vintage cake inspiration. This cake adds a modern twist with a watercolour, drip-style effect.

Photo: Three Flowers Photography via Modern Pub Wedding Ideas Cake: Victoria’s Cake Couture

9. Buttercream Swirls & Toppers

Buttercream icing looks fantastic, especially when using texture. Plus add some classic toppers for a vintage touch.

Photo: Lunalee Photography via Enchanting Industrial Winter Wedding Cake: Cake Hag

10. 1930s Pattern

How about looking at old clothing or fabric patterns to inspire your cake icing design? I love this 1930s style cake.

Photo: Claire Macintyre Photography via Vintage 1930s Wedding Cake: Fat Cakes Design

11. Decadent Baroque

This ornate cake in rich gold and navy looks the part for sure.

Photo: Kate Gray Photography via Jewel Tone Velvet Wedding Ideas Cake: Melissa Woodland Cakes

12. Pretty Blooms

For a chintzy vintage cake idea, go pastel with sweet iced flowers.

Photo: Laura Jane Photography via Bridal Shower Ideas Hen Party Cake: Iced Delights Cakes

13. Fondant Fancy

Take a retro treat and supersize it into a wedding cake. Yum!

Photo: Darima Frampton Photography via Edmondsham House Wedding Cake: Loopy Lyns

14. Painted Cake

For a soft and romantic idea, choose a painted floral cake.

Photo: Carn Patrick via Beamish Hall Wedding Cake: Sadie May Cakes

15. Sugar Flowers

I love how this sugar flower cake has a vintage print feel to it. It could have come from a painting, fabric or even vintage wallpaper. So gorgeous.

Photo: Sophie Ruck Photography via Modern Springtime Wedding Ideas Cake: The Cake Queen

16. Textural Lines

The delicate stripes in this cake make it super unique teamed with flowers.

Photo: Tess Lucas Photography via Peach Yellow Lilac Wedding Ideas Cake: Kake by Darci

17. Silver Cake Stand

Using a silver cake stand straight away gives a cake a vintage nod. Isn’t this bake a beauty?

Photo: Wildly In Love via Knowle Manor Wedding

18. Autumnal Style

Adding a seasonal floral design to an intricate cake makes it fit in well with a colour scheme such as this autumn cake design.

Photo: Grace Dove Photography via Autumn Leaf Wedding Cake: Cake Daydreams

19. Rustic Pearl

I love the handmade feel of this rustic pearl cake which is pretty as a picture.

Photo: Matt Horan Photography via Willow Marsh Farm Wedding

20. Monochrome Glamour

For a touch of Hollywood glamour, go monochrome with pearls and a statement flower.

Photo: Rosetta Li Weddings via Loft Wedding Ideas Cake: Sweetlife by Monita

21. Black Tie

If you’re having a black tie, elegant wedding theme, this cake is so perfect!

Photo: Matt Horan Photography via Winter Wedding West Mill Cake: hellocake.uk

22. Traditional Three Tier

For a traditional cake, go for a fruit cake with white icing, flowers and ribbon.

Photo: Becky Weir Photography via Springhead Trust Wedding Day

23. Gothic Beauty

Isn’t this gorgeous black cake so beautiful with its flowers and personalisation?

Photo: Taylar-Jayde Photography via Black Wedding Ideas Cake: Cakes by P

24. Gilt Frame

This vintage-style cake looks like it has its own golden framed artwork. So special.

Photo: New Forest Studio via Pylewell Park Wedding Cake: The Rose On The Cake

25. Separate Tiers

A classic vintage effect has to be the separate tiers. This is a great option for catering for different dietary requirements too.

Photo: Maximilian Photography via Norway Wedding Cake: Aages Bakeri AS

26. Ribbon & Pearls

You could just imagine your grandparents having had a cake like this one. So sweet!

Photo: Cat Lane Photography via Classic Summer Pastel Wedding

27. Retro Texture

How about a retro piped buttercream cake for a vintage look?

Photo: Alexa Loy Cake: Minkiemoo Bakery

Further Reading

• 34 Floral Wedding Cake Ideas
• Wedding Dessert Table Ideas
• 30 Wedding Cupcake Ideas