{"id":338689,"date":"2023-03-13T15:21:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T15:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=338689"},"modified":"2024-11-08T15:18:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T15:18:43","slug":"wedding-cupcake-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wedding-cupcake-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Wedding Cupcake Ideas – Pretty Sweet Inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thinking of having wedding cupcakes<\/strong>? Yum! But perhaps you are unsure of how many cupcakes to have, how to display them or how to decorate them? You’re in luck as today I am sharing 30 beautiful wedding cupcake ideas<\/strong> to inspire your sweet treats.<\/p>\n

Word of warning though, if you are hungry, grab a snack before viewing the image gallery. It’s a good one!<\/p>\n

Sweet Wedding Cupcake Ideas To Make Your Heart Sing<\/h2>\n

1. Flower Power<\/h3>\n

Create a floral cake of dreams with a top-tier sponge and towering mini cupcakes decked in sugar flower decorations.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Irene Yap<\/a> via Spring London Wedding<\/a> Cupcakes: Katja\u2019s Cakes<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Orange & Red<\/h3>\n

Choose cupcake colours that tie into your wedding colour scheme<\/a>, these pink, yellow and red treats are a sight for sore eyes.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Kristian Leven<\/a> via London Warehouse Wedding<\/a> Cupcakes: Miss Cupcakes <\/a><\/p>\n

3. Pop In A Tray<\/h3>\n

Arrange cupcakes carefully into pretty wooden trays to complete your dessert table style.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Alexa Loy<\/a> Cupcakes: Minkiemoo Bakery<\/p>\n

4. Marble & Copper Stand<\/h3>\n

Use a unique cake stand such as the marble and copper stand below to show off your bakes.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Jean Smith Photography<\/a> via Greenhouse Michigan Wedding<\/a> Cupcakes: Cakabakery<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Sweet Grazing Table<\/h3>\n

Mix cupcakes with other mini treats for an indulgent sweet grazing table.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: State of Love and Trust<\/a> via Neon Sign Wedding Ideas<\/a> Cupcakes: Cherry Blossom Cakes<\/p>\n

6. Edible Flowers<\/h3>\n

Decorate cupcakes with flowers, macarons and gold leaf for the prettiest style. Do check flowers are edible first though!<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Sophie Lake Photography<\/a> via Playful Cool Wedding Ideas<\/a> Cupcakes: The Macaroom<\/a><\/p>\n

7. Ice Cream Dreams<\/h3>\n

Create cupcakes that look like your favourite ice cream treat. Cakes that taste as good as they look are always a winner.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Paul Fuller Kent Photography<\/a> via Beautiful Beach Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

8. Cupcake Tower<\/h3>\n

Grab yourself a special cupcake tower and add cute accessories to your cakes.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Patrick Partridge Photography<\/a> via Fairoaks Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

9. Colourful Cases<\/h3>\n

Consider the cupcake cases too, they come in a vast range of materials and colours. Your cases are such a simple way to elevate your cakes.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Chris Barber Photography<\/a> via Fun Laughter & Relaxed Wedding<\/a> Cupcakes: Homebird Treasures<\/p>\n

10. Afternoon Tea Cake Stand<\/h3>\n

For a vintage look, pop cakes onto a vintage cake stand<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Paul Fuller Kent Photography<\/a> via Rose Gold Barn Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

11. Dessert Table<\/h3>\n

If you can’t decide between a typical wedding cake<\/a> or cupcakes, have both!<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Hayley Baxter Photography<\/a> via Romantic Soft Pretty Pastel Wedding<\/a> Cupcakes: The Pretty Sugar Cake Company<\/a><\/p>\n

12. Smattering Of Cupcakes<\/h3>\n

For a layered feel, add some cupcakes to the base of your naked wedding cake<\/a>. Guests will love choosing between your bakes.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Levien & Lens Photography<\/a> via Garden Wedding New Zealand<\/a> Cake: BJ\u2019s Cake<\/p>\n

13. Rustic Stand<\/h3>\n

Use a rustic log cake stand for a seamless style that fits your wedding theme<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Source Images<\/p>\n

14. White & Grey<\/h3>\n

For a paired-back style, how about delicate grey and white cupcakes?<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Hayley Baxter Photography<\/a> via Romantic Soft Pretty Pastel Wedding<\/a> Cupcakes: The Pretty Sugar Cake Company<\/a><\/p>\n

15. Cupcake Table<\/h3>\n

Adorn a table or piece of furniture with all the cupcakes. Use different height stands to style the table perfectly.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Taylor Parker Photography<\/a> via Whimsical Garden Wedding<\/a> Cupcakes: a la Cupcakes!<\/p>\n

16. Pink & Gold<\/h3>\n

Does it get any prettier than these pink and gold cupcakes? Style personified.<\/p>\n

\"Pink Photo: WE ARE THE CLARKES<\/a> via Rose Quartz Wedding Ideas<\/a> Cupcakes: Cotton & Crumbs<\/p>\n

17. Cake Pops<\/h3>\n

Layer cake pops with cupcakes for a real feast for the eyes.<\/p>\n

\"Mini Photo: Kat Mervyn Photography<\/a> via Whimsical Boho Woodland Wedding<\/a> Cakes: Little Treats NI <\/a><\/p>\n

18. Themed<\/h3>\n

Take your theme and run it into your bakes, such as these travel theme cupcakes.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Georgi Mabee<\/a> via Travel Theme Barn Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

19. Sprinkles!<\/h3>\n

Keep decoration simple with classic sprinkles, but use accessories to make cupcakes wedding-ready.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Anna Pumer<\/a> via Rural Handfasting Village Hall Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

20. Peach & Cream<\/h3>\n

Take soft peach and cream and add flowers in between for a romantic style.<\/p>\n

\"Peach Photo: Fiona Kelly<\/a> Cake: Fairy Dust Bakery<\/a><\/p>\n

21. Cupcake Favours<\/h3>\n

Use mini sponges or cupcakes as a very sweet wedding favour idea<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Cupcake Photo: Becky Harley Photography<\/a> via North Mymms Park Wedding<\/a> Cake: Meadowsweet Cakes<\/p>\n

22. Giant Cupcake<\/h3>\n

How about a giant cupcake top tier?<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Binky Nixon Photography<\/a><\/p>\n

23. Cupcake Topper<\/h3>\n

Or, use cupcakes as a yummy wedding cake topper idea.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Jade Touron Photography<\/a> via Luckley Farm Holidays Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

24. Red Velvet<\/h3>\n

Don’t forget about your cake flavours! You could create cupcakes in more dramatic flavours, or have cupcakes to cater for guests with dietary requirements.<\/p>\n

\"Red Photo: Sanshine Photography<\/a> via Tortworth Court Wedding<\/a> Cakes: Raspberry Iced<\/p>\n

25. Ladder Cupcake Display<\/h3>\n

Use a rustic wooden wedding ladder<\/a> to display your sweet treats.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Emily and Steve Photography<\/a> via Oxleaze Barn Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

26. Mini Sponges<\/h3>\n

As a cupcake alternative, how about mini versions of other cakes?<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Sherri OMalley Photography<\/a> via Aircraft Hangar Wedding<\/a> Cakes: Laura’s Pantry<\/p>\n

27. Harry Potter Inspired<\/h3>\n

Take inspiration from films, books or TV with your cupcake design.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Jules Barron<\/a> via Mickleton Hills Farm Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

28. Keep It Simple<\/h3>\n

Keep things simple with delicate cupcakes added to a gorgeous tower.<\/p>\n

\"Wooden Photo: Daniel Lightening Photography<\/a> via Farmyard Wedding<\/a> Cake: Victoria Jane Bakes <\/a><\/p>\n

29. Glass Dome<\/h3>\n

Use a glass dome to ensure your cakes look the part but also stay fresh.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Cornelia Lietz<\/a> via Summer Wedding Germany<\/a> Cake: P\u00e2tisserie Elys\u00e9e Hannover<\/a><\/p>\n

30. Monochrome<\/h3>\n

Black and white cupcakes with statement decoration can look ever so chic!<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Rosetta Li Weddings<\/a> via Loft Wedding Ideas<\/a> Cupcake: Sweetlife by Monita<\/a><\/p>\n

Wedding Cupcake Ideas<\/h4>\n