Two-Tier Wedding Cakes That WOW<\/h2>\n
What are the benefits of opting for a two-tier cake?<\/p>\n
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- More cost-effective than larger cakes<\/li>\n
- You can have two cake flavours<\/li>\n
- Less wastage<\/li>\n
- Fewer decorations needed<\/li>\n
- Easier to store and display<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Now we’ve looked into the pros, shall we check out the cake image gallery?<\/p>\n
1. Gold Splatter Cake<\/h3>\n
Delicate gold splatters add texture to this flower-adorned 2-tier cake design.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Holly Rose Weddings<\/a> via Magenta Pink Wedding<\/a> Cake: Becky Bakes<\/p>\n2. Petal Cake<\/h3>\n
Add edible, pretty petals<\/a> to an otherwise simple cake design.<\/p>\n
![\"2](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/03\/2-Tier-Wedding-Cake-Idea-Petals-Steph-Kiely-Photography-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Steph Kiely Photography<\/a> via Contemporary Countryside Wedding<\/a> Cake: Emily Jane Cakes <\/a><\/p>\n3. Buttercream Dreams<\/h3>\n
Opt for rough textured icing for a scrumptious looking bake.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Louise Barry Photographer<\/a> via Streamers Decor Wedding<\/a> Cake: Friend<\/p>\n4. Ruffled Cake<\/h3>\n
Scrutural ruffles really add wow factor to this cake design.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Iris and Ivy Photography<\/a> via Glewstone Court Wedding<\/a> Cake: Sparkling Spatula<\/p>\n5. Flower Bottom Tier<\/h3>\n
Create a cloud of blooms on the bottom tier.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Thyme Lane Photography<\/a> via Winter Wonderland Barn Wedding<\/a> Cake: One Part Love Bakery <\/a><\/p>\n6. Fruit<\/h3>\n
Fruit slices bring a fresh touch and of course great flavour too.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Pablo Laguia<\/a> via Espacio Chechen Wedding<\/a> Cake: Lali Pasteles <\/a><\/p>\n7. Retro Piping<\/h3>\n
Retro is in! Use retro piping and add a cherry (or two) on top of your vintage cake<\/a> design.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Matt Moore Photography<\/a> via Bohemian Tipi Wedding<\/a> Cake: The Goods<\/a><\/p>\n8. Bright Colours<\/h3>\n
A 2-tier cake can be more simple but that doesn’t mean you can’t go all out with colour.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Emily Collett Photography<\/a> via Blue Yellow Wedding Ideas<\/a> Cake: P\u00e2tisserie Leila<\/a><\/p>\n9. Pattern Icing<\/h3>\n
Use patterns in icing for an extra styling touch.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Lola Rose Photography<\/a> via Hale Park Wedding<\/a> Cake: The Travelling Cupcake<\/a><\/p>\n10. Semi-Naked Two-Tier Cake<\/h3>\n
Naked and semi-naked cakes can be made in dual tiers too.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Bernadeta Kupiec<\/a> via Dunbar Wedding<\/a> Cake: @juniperbakes<\/a><\/p>\n11. Flower Hoop<\/h3>\n
Flower hoops add a really luxe touch that you can keep post wedding.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Megan Duffield<\/a> via Meadows Norfolk Wedding<\/a> Cake: @elizambaker_ <\/a><\/p>\n12. Boho Wedding Cake Design<\/h3>\n
For a boho cake design, use dried flowers, palms and fruits in earthy tones.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Sara Ribera<\/a> via Boho Tipi Wedding Ideas<\/a> Cake: Lady Madeleine UK<\/a><\/p>\n13. White & Silver<\/h3>\n
Ideal for winter wedding cake designs<\/a>, white and silver bring a frosted feel.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Laura Williams Weddings<\/a> via Gaddesden Estate Wedding Ideas<\/a> Cake: Fashionably Cake <\/a><\/p>\n14. Blush Cake<\/h3>\n
How lovely is this blush cake with the most delicate of sugar flowers?<\/p>\n
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Photo: Kelly Hiscox Photography<\/a> via Peony Pink Wedding<\/a> Cake: The Greenhouse Cakerie<\/a><\/p>\n15. Stamped<\/h3>\n
The below cake has a stamped, embossed style finish that looks so striking.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Lola Rose Photography<\/a> via Beach Boho Wedding<\/a> Cake: Lettie Gray Bakery<\/a><\/p>\n16. Gilded Edge<\/h3>\n
A gilded gold edge adds a touch of luxe to a modern cake design.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Apollo Fotografie<\/a> via San Rafael Wedding<\/a> Cake: Butter&<\/a><\/p>\n17. Different Size Tiers<\/h3>\n
You can always have different-sized tiers in your wedding cake<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Adam and Grace<\/a> via Darver Castle Wedding<\/a><\/span> Cake: Corn Dolly Bakery<\/a><\/p>\n18. Gold Leaf<\/h3>\n
Smatterings of gold leaf always look beautiful.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Sofia Balli<\/a> via Whimsical Tuscany Wedding<\/a> Cake: Carta Zucchero<\/a><\/p>\n19. Flower Cascade<\/h3>\n
Does it get any prettier than flowers cascading down cake tiers?<\/p>\n
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Photo: Laura May Photography<\/a> via Jewel Tone Wedding Ideas<\/a> Cake: Hunkington House Kitchen<\/a><\/p>\n20. Texture<\/h3>\n
Use softer icing to its full-potential by adding elegant, uniformed texture.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Olivia Yuen Photo<\/a> via New Orleans Micro Wedding<\/a> Cake: @jennyscakecreations<\/a><\/p>\n21. Vintage Cake<\/h3>\n
Take inspiration from vintage eras with your wedding cake styling.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Lex Fleming Photo<\/a> via Disco Wedding Ideas<\/a> Cake: Dee\u2019s Basement<\/a><\/p>\n22. Rainbow<\/h3>\n
Pick a theme and go all-out with your cake design, such as this cute rainbow cake.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Michelle Huggleston Photography<\/a> via Rainbow Wedding Ideas<\/a> Cake: Lily\u2019s Bake Box<\/p>\n23. Flowers<\/h3>\n
Make fresh flowers font and centre of your cake. Be sure to ask your florist for assistance.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Emily and Steve<\/a> via Winchester House Wedding<\/a> Cake: Alice and Rosa<\/a><\/p>\n24. Lilac Dreams<\/h3>\n
Pale pastel tones always look lovely on cakes. Pinks, blues, yellows and lilacs in particular can work really well.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Kirsty Mackenzie Photography<\/a> via Bohemian Elopement<\/a> Cake: Love From Lila<\/a><\/p>\n25. Books<\/h3>\n
This couple used books as a basis for their 2-tier wedding cake design. Wow!<\/p>\n
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Photo: Will Patrick<\/a> via Bonhams Barn Wedding<\/a> Cake: DIY<\/p>\n26. Spring<\/h3>\n
Take inspiration from the season, such as this spring blossom cake idea.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Sugarbird Photography<\/a> via Cherry Blossom Soft Spring Wedding Idea<\/a> Cake: Where The Ribbon Ends<\/a><\/p>\n27. Pearl<\/h3>\n
Pearls are such an easy way to embellish a DIY wedding cake.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Matt Horan Photography<\/a> via Willow Marsh Farm Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n28. Terracotta<\/h3>\n
Terracotta has been huge in weddings and the tone works perfectly in any cake design.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Sam Sparks Photo<\/a> via White Syke Fields Wedding<\/a> Cake: Elizabeth Anna Cake Design<\/a><\/p>\n29. Flower Middle Tier<\/h3>\n
Sandwich your two tiers together with flowers of course!<\/p>\n
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Photo: Sam Gibson Photography<\/a> via Medieval Barn Wedding<\/a> Cake: Vanilla Pod Bakery<\/a><\/p>\n30. Marble Effect<\/h3>\n
Take inspiration from materials such as marble, concrete, stone and even wood.<\/p>\n
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Photo: Opperhill Photography<\/a> via Terracotta Wedding Ideas<\/a> Cake: The Sugared Rose<\/p>\nHow Much Does A Two-Tier Wedding Cake Cost?<\/h2>\n
For a 2-tier wedding cake with around 50 Servings, expect to pay between \u00a3250 and \u00a3650+<\/strong>. Prices depend on the complexity of your design, the cake size, the baker, your location and ingredients used. You can find out more about wedding cake costs<\/a> here.<\/p>\n
<\/p><\/p>\n
And that's a wrap! All the beautiful two-tier wedding cake designs<\/strong> you'll ever need to inspire your own creation.<\/p>\n
Further Reading<\/h4>\n
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- Rustic Wedding Cakes<\/a><\/li>\n
- Naked Wedding Cake Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n
- Autumn Wedding Cakes<\/a><\/li>\n
- 30 Wedding Cupcake Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Naked Wedding Cake Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n
- Rustic Wedding Cakes<\/a><\/li>\n