{"id":331222,"date":"2022-11-29T13:34:53","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T13:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=331222"},"modified":"2024-07-03T11:21:35","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T10:21:35","slug":"cheese-wedding-cakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/cheese-wedding-cakes\/","title":{"rendered":"40+ Mouthwatering Cheese Wedding Cake Ideas That Look Superb"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you are looking to ditch the sweet wedding cake totally. Or perhaps you are looking for cheese wedding cake ideas<\/strong> to supplement your sweet tooth? I am here to the rescue!<\/p>\n

You’re going to discover some of the most beautiful cheese wedding cakes<\/strong>, ever<\/em>. Plus I’ll share just how to plan the cheese stack of your dreams. Hooray<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Ben Selway Photography<\/a> via Green Cornwall Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: The Green Cornwall<\/a><\/p>\n

Mouthwatering Cheese Wedding Cake Ideas<\/h2>\n

Before we cover all the practical bases, it’s time to dive into all the cheese wedding tower<\/strong> inspiration. Ready? Let’s go.<\/p>\n

1. Bunting Topper<\/h3>\n

Decorate your cheese stack with a personalised bunting topper<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Bubear Photography<\/a> via Farmhouse Redcoats Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Cheese Table<\/h3>\n

Create a whole cheese table to display your stack in all its glory.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: The Light Painters<\/a> via Cockliffe Country House Wedding<\/a> Cheese: Godminster<\/p>\n

3. Paper & Dried Flowers<\/h3>\n

This couple decorated their cheese with dried and paper flowers. As well as a funny paper cake topper.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Kim Williams Weddings<\/a> via Bright Barn Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: Hitchin Deli<\/p>\n

4. Fruit<\/h3>\n

Add plenty of fruit to decorate your cheese cake, as well as enjoy with it.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Bloom Weddings<\/a> via Granary On The Common Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: The Courtyard Dairy <\/a><\/p>\n

5. Flowers<\/h3>\n

Add plenty of flowers to tie in your wedding theme<\/a> to your cheese. Be mindful to choose edible or safe-for-food flowers.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Rebecca Walters<\/a> via Buckinghamshire Barn Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Raffia<\/h3>\n

Tie your cheese cake with rustic raffia bows, the effect is gorgeous!<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Captured by Katrina<\/a> via Cotswold Marquee Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

7. Wooden Barrel<\/h3>\n

Think about how to display your cake. Placing the cheese tower on a wooden barrel is sure to steal the show.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: PIA Photo & Film<\/a> via Rustic New Zealand Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

8. Log Slice<\/h3>\n

A log slice stand is always a winner. Sustainable and rustic, win-win.<\/p>\n

\"Soft Photo: Damian Wills<\/a> via French Theme Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: Fine Cheese Co<\/a><\/p>\n

9. Salad<\/h3>\n

Add salad pieces such as fresh tomatoes for a gorgeous plate of cheese to enjoy.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Lola Rose Photography<\/a> via Bonfires Autumn Wedding Ideas<\/a> Cheese: The Cheese Plate <\/a><\/p>\n

10. Dried Fruits<\/h3>\n

Or how about dried fruits such as dates for a decadent feast?<\/p>\n

\"CheesePhoto: Sam Bennett<\/a> via Festival Farm Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: Greens Catering <\/a><\/p>\n

11. Heart Cheese<\/h3>\n

Look for a heart-shaped cheese, it doesn’t get any more perfect for a wedding.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Neil Jackson Photographic<\/a> via Newburgh Priory Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

12. Figs<\/h3>\n

Figs always go beautifully with cheese and look beautiful.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Rachael Connerton Photography<\/a> via Floral Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: Cheese Shop Nottingham<\/a><\/p>\n

13. Ribbons<\/h3>\n

Decorate your cheese wedding cake with complimentary ribbons, simple, cheap and very pretty.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Stephanie Butt<\/a> via Coton House Farm Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: The Cheese Shed <\/a><\/p>\n

14. Cheese Board<\/h3>\n

Emulate a cheese board by placing your cheese and fruit on a classic wooden board.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Holly Driver Photography via Fairy Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: West Country Cheese <\/a><\/p>\n

15. Simple & Chic<\/h3>\n

Go simple and chic, let the cheese do the talking. Yum!<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Mint and Jasmine<\/a> via Rossie On The Earn Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

16. Pork Pie<\/h3>\n

Throw in a pork pie layer to your cheese.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Stevie Jay Photography via Arches Dean Clough Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

17. Labels<\/h3>\n

Think about adding mini flag labels so guests know what’s what.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Emma and Rich<\/a> via Cowshed Woodhall Farm Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: West Country Cheese<\/a><\/p>\n

18. Giant Log Stand<\/h3>\n

How awesome is this epic large log cheese wedding cake stand<\/a>?<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Grace Elizabeth Photography<\/a> via High House Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: Bay Thorne Hall<\/a><\/p>\n

19. Greenery<\/h3>\n

For a simple and modern cheese decoration idea, add foliage!<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Marianne Chua Photography<\/a> via Chainstore Wedding<\/a> Cheese: Borough Cheese Company<\/a> Bath Soft Cheese Company<\/a> Godminster Cheese The Fauxmagerie<\/a><\/p>\n

20. Round Cheese<\/h3>\n

Opt for cheese of the same shape to keep things easy, then pop a different shape on top.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Sally T Photography<\/a> via Bright Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

21. Small Cheese Cake<\/h3>\n

Wedding cheese cakes don’t have to be large, a small stack can be perfect too.<\/p>\n

\"Small Photo: Nicola Dawson Photography<\/a> via Great Comp Garden Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: Touchays Event Caterers<\/a><\/p>\n

22. Heather<\/h3>\n

Add heather flowers for a pretty decor idea.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Taylor-Hughes Photography<\/a> via North Cornwall Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

23. Semi Circle Wheels<\/h3>\n

If a whole cheese wheel is too much, go halves.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Lisa Howard Photography<\/a> via Northern Monk Brewery Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: The Black Mouse Cheese and Wine Emporium<\/p>\n

24. Hessian & Gypsophila<\/h3>\n

Gypsophila and hessian are a rustic match made in heaven for weddings.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Olegs Samsonovs Photography<\/a> via Hayne House Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

25. Flowers & Fruit<\/h3>\n

Combine flowers and fruit to decorate your cheese tower.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Jessica O\u2019Shaughnessy Photography<\/a> via Outbuildings Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: Liverpool Cheese Company<\/a><\/p>\n

26. Name Topper<\/h3>\n

Opt for a simple name cake topper like this couple.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Lisa Carpenter Photography<\/a> via Cotswolds Barn Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: The Cheese Works<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

27. Ferns<\/h3>\n

Use evergreen ferns to add a woodland vibe to your cheese display.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Bloom Weddings<\/a> via High Barn Wedding Edenhall<\/a> Cheese Cake: J & J Graham<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

28. Large Topper<\/h3>\n

Be bold and add a large statement cheese cake topper.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Heather Jackson Photography<\/a> via Botanical Barn Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

29. Tall Wedding Cheese Cake<\/h3>\n

Yes, you can have a tall cheese wedding cake, this tower has nine layers!<\/p>\n

\"Tall Photo: Nicola Casey Photography via Halloween Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: Godminster<\/p>\n

30. Light It Up<\/h3>\n

Make sure your cheese stack shines in the evening by placing wedding lighting<\/a> around it.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Florence Berry Photography<\/a> via East Quay Wedding<\/a> Vegan Cheese Cake: Honestly Tasty<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

31. Slate Board<\/h3>\n

Place your cheese on a slate board. It doubles up as a chalkboard for labels too!<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Pickavance Weddings<\/a> via AirBnB Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

32. Multiple Cheese Cakes<\/h3>\n

Can’t fit all your cheese in one tower? Simply make another.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Bloom Weddings<\/a> via Sefton Park Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: Delifonseca<\/a><\/p>\n

33. Rustic Cheese Cake<\/h3>\n

I love this rustic cheese cake decorated with figs, greenery and a log slice.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Freckle Photography<\/a> via Devon Garden Tipi Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: Fego Food<\/a><\/p>\n

34. Colourful<\/h3>\n

Add colour with bright flowers, fruit and wax-covered cheese.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Charlotte Razzell Photography<\/a> via Colourful Bright Summer Pub Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: Pub Cheese Monger<\/p>\n

35. Chutney<\/h3>\n

Place plenty of different chutneys with your cheese for a special treat.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Lisa Howard<\/a> via 60 Hope Street Wedding Liverpool<\/a><\/p>\n

36. Breadsticks & Crackers<\/h3>\n

Breadsticks and crackers are ideal to pile cheese onto.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Matt Austin Images via Opulent Eccentric Berry Gold Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: The Cheese Press<\/p>\n

37. Matching Tones<\/h3>\n

Use the same colour cheese in different layers for cohesion.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Cassandra Lane<\/a> via Milling Barn Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

38. Vegan Cheese<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Dan Biggins<\/a> via Keeper and the Dell Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

39. Three Tier<\/h3>\n

Cheese towers don’t need to be huge, three tiers can be plenty enough.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Photography by Charli<\/a> via Cubley Hall Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

40. Cake Knife<\/h3>\n

Don’t forget a cake knife… or two!<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Irene Yap Photography<\/a> via Bell Ticehurst Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: The West Country Cheese Company<\/a><\/p>\n

41. Cherries<\/h3>\n

Not only do these cherries look amazing, but I am sure they tasted even better.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Carly Bevan<\/p>\n

42. Christmas Cheese Wedding Cake<\/h3>\n

If there was ever a time for wedding cheese, it has to be at a Christmas wedding<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Lola Rose Photography<\/a> via Traditional Christmas Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

43. Plain Cheese Wedding Cake<\/h3>\n

No frills, fuss-free, keep it simple.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Maytree Photography<\/a> via Cumbria Barn Wedding<\/a> Cheese: Harvey and Brockless<\/a><\/p>\n

44. Cheese Wedding Sign<\/h3>\n

Don’t forget about adding a wedding sign<\/a> to your cheese table. Make it fun and informative.<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Kim Williams Weddings<\/a> via Bright Barn Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

What<\/em> Is A Cheese Wedding Cake?<\/h2>\n

A cheese wedding cake is a savoury cake made entirely from cheese<\/strong>! There is no sweet sponge cake, it is created from stacks of cheese to create a cake effect.<\/p>\n

Can<\/em> You Have Cheese As A Wedding Cake?<\/h2>\n

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!<\/p>\n

\"Cheese Photo: Kirsty Rockett Photography<\/a> via Hidden River Barn Wedding<\/a> Cheese Cake: Costco <\/a><\/p>\n

How<\/em> Do You Make A Cheese Wedding Cake?<\/h2>\n

You can either hire a pro cheesemonger or ask your caterer to create your cheese wedding cake<\/strong>. Or you can make your own.<\/p>\n

Tips On Making Your Own Wedding Cheese Cake<\/h3>\n