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By Louise Baltruschat Hollis
Photos by Katherine Ashdown Photography
Getting hitched in the winter but unsure where to begin with your wedding cake? No need to worry, I am here with 40 dazzling winter wedding cakes to tantalise your tastebuds. Woohoo!
Photo: Kazooieloki Photography via Pampas Grass Barn Wedding
Before we look at scrumptious flavour inspiration, let’s get to the styling. Browse the photo gallery of winter wedding cakes to inspire your own heartwarming cake design.
Add frosted vibes with delicate gold leaf as demonstrated by One Part Love Bakery.
Photo: Emily Tyler Photography via Upthorpe Wood Wedding
Bonney’s Cakery’s cake looks as though it’s glistening with ice by using subtle silver glitter.
Photo: Christine Third Wheeling via Celestial Wedding Ideas
The Cake Witch made a wintery cake design with a bark effect plus an inscription.
Photo: Mini and Me Photography via Christmas Wedding Ideas
This striking geode cake by Sift Bakehouse has a gorgeously snowy vibe.
Photo: Ryann Lindsey Photography via Snowy Winter Wonderland Wedding
A homemade cake decorated with delicate pearls for a very trendy style. Add a personalised wedding cake stand for extra pizazz.
Photo: Matt Horan Photography via Willow Marsh Farm Wedding
Level up the humble naked wedding cake with a chocolate sponge as this DIY wedding cake demonstrates.
Photo: Photography34 via Rustic Relaxed Farm Wedding
Vanilla Pod Bakery added a flower tier to a rustic iced winter wedding cake.
Photo: Sam Gibson Photography via Medieval Barn Wedding
This textured cake design by Holly Clarke Cake Design looks sublime.
Photo: Steph Kiely Photography via Purple Winter Wedding Ideas
For dark, moody or glam weddings a black and gold wedding cake style, a la Sam’s Sweet Treats may be just the ticket.
Photo: When Charlie Met Hannah via Giraffe Shed Wedding
Love Wedding Cakes added a soft golden edge to this ruffled cake.
Photo: Salsabil Morrison via Swan Lake Wedding Ideas
This couple used angel wings and a globe in their cake design. Ideal for a starry winter wedding.
Photo: Carrie Lavers Photography via Starry Winter Wedding
McGowen Wedding Cakes added golden highlights to this three-tier iced gem.
Photo: Oobaloos Photography via Dewsall Court Wedding
Embellish a simple cake with oodles of greenery and a wreath, crafted by The Sweet Stuff below.
Photo: Ivory Fayre via Into The Wild Greenery Wedding Ideas
C&N Cakes took inspiration from the mountains for this outdoorsy wedding cake idea.
Photo: Kate Hensley Phillips Photography via Cenita Vineyards Wedding
Gentle white and blue wedding colours evoke a wintery atmosphere, as proved by Cake Daydreams.
Photo: Joanna Briggs Photography via Winter Blue Barn Wedding Ideas
Pop a winter wedding cake topper upon a simple design for a gorgeous style.
Photo: Dani Louise Photography via Midsummer Night’s Dream Wedding Cake: Where The Ribbon Ends
Eucalyptus is massively popular at weddings and Anita B Cakes used it perfectly to accent this grey and gold design.
Photo: Kerry Diamond Photography via Eucalyptus Boho Greenery Barn Wedding
Meadowsweet Cakes used grey and metallic copper for a luxe cake design. The intricate detail looks like icicles too.
Photo: Becky Harley Photography via Celestial Wedding Inspiration
Wearing lace? Why not incorporate the fabric into your wedding cake as shown by Love Wedding Cakes? It works beautifully.
Photo: Salsabil Morrison via Swan Lake Wedding Ideas
The Cake Spa created winter vibes with this night sky cake.
Photo: Gina Fernandes Photography via Navy Gold Wedding Ideas
At this winter wedding, hellocake.uk crafted a chic white cake with a decadent black ribbon bow.
Photo: Matt Horan Photography via Winter Wedding West Mill
Niko’s Cakes‘ white ruffled design looks so soft and romantic.
Photo: Rick Liston Photography via Stones Of The Yarra Valley Wedding
Cake Luxe Design painted this divine floral cake to perfection.
Photo: Anna Morgan Photography via First Look Wedding Ideas
An all-gold design by Where the Ribbon Ends, showcases a glam style.
Photo: Sam Sparks Photography via Industrial Wedding Ideas
Simple and oh-so-effective, pinecones add a wintery Alpine forest style.
Photo: Tiree Dawson via Alpine Christmas Wedding Cake: The Cake Lady
Add plenty of sweet treats in the form of meringue kisses and macarons.
Photo: Lisa Howard via 60 Hope Street Wedding Liverpool
Elegant Tiers created a chill feel to this beautiful silver and blue ruffle cake.
Photo: Karen Flower via Blossom Country Wedding Ideas
Louisa Bella’s Cake Company made this extraordinary sequin gold effect cake design.
Photo: Gareth Newstead via Rustic Barn Red Gold Wedding
Using nuts and berries to decorate a rough iced cake looks ever so wintery.
Photo: Victoria Phipps via Rustic Christmas Wedding Inspiration Cake: Cake Chester
Where The Ribbon Ends designed this luxe winter design with delicate detail in white and silver.
Photo: Georgina Harrison via Fine Art Botanical Wedding Ideas
Amelia George nailed this winter-feel wedding cake in a square shape.
Photo: Ohlalaweddings
Go all-out floral with a white cake edged in gold glitter as made by the bride.
Photo: Katherine Ashdown Photography
Add inexpensive decorations to a plain cake with greenery, snowflakes, pinecones, branches and fairy lights.
Photo: Photography by Krishanthi via Glam New Year’s Eve Wedding
Cutie Pie Cake Co added snowflakes to this winter wedding cake.
Photo: Tiree Dawson via Askham Hall Winter Wedding
If you are planning a Christmas wedding then one of these seasonal cake ideas may just be yours!
Natalie Cake Studio crafted this green and white abstract icing design complete with cotton decoration.
Photo: Barbara Markiewicz Photography via Christmas Tree Farm Wedding Ideas
These mini Christmas puddings made by Vanilla Rose Cakes are darling!
Photo: Lola Rose Photography via Traditional Christmas Wedding
Jenny George added a red ribbon and a traditional Christmas plant flower poinsettia to this iced cake.
Photo: Becky Weir Photography via Springhead Trust Wedding
Watercolour red with gold trim adds a festive feel to this cake by Kiss Me Cake.
Photo: Jessica Raphael Photography via Decadent Christmas Wedding
Hayley’s Cake Studio teamed red and green with modern gold drips for this Christmas cake idea.
Photo: Sam Bennett via Autumnal Tipi Wedding Ideas
Green and gold are a match made in heaven as demonstrated by Nicole’s Celebration Cakes.
Photo: Thyme Lane Photography via Milton Keynes Wedding
Finally, let’s not forget about one of the vital elements of choosing your cake. The flavour! As much as we want our wedding cake to look incredible, its taste is a top priority.
Photo: Louise Pollitt Photography via Little Seed Field Wedding
That's a wrap! You now have all the winter wedding cake ideas you're ever going to need. Not to mention some gorgeous Christmas cake ideas thrown in for good measure! Be sure to reach out to your cake designer to get yours planned out.
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