Is there anything more recognizable and symbolic at a wedding than a classic pure white tiered wedding cake? Born out of an ancient Roman tradition of breaking bread over a couple’s head and sharing among the guests for good fortune, wedding cakes have evolved a long way from their simple beginnings. In Medieval England, it became popular for cakes to be tiered higher and higher as a game for the couple to try to reach over the top to kiss without knocking it over. In the 18th century when sugar was still difficult to obtain, having a completely iced cake was a sign of wealth and opulence at a wedding, and the signature white colour symbolizes the bride’s purity.
Today, in a world of endless colour and design at our fingertips, there is still something so very perfect about a traditional white tiered wedding cake. That doesn’t mean yours has to be old-fashioned, though! On the contrary – we’ve rounded up some absolutely stunning contemporary white bridal cakes for you to feast your eyes on. You’re sure to love these crisp, clean styles with perfectly-placed ribbons and flowers to compliment the look of your wedding theme.
Modern white wedding cake with orchids design in different shapes. Photo by Emily Susan Photography via theknot.com/content/simple-wedding-cake-ideas
Cake by Sugarvana, photo by Jen Huang
Photo via Pinterest
Cake by Exquisite Desserts
Photo by This Modern Romance via elizabethannedesigns.com
Photo by Aaron Watson Photography
Photo by Whiskers & Willow Photography
A single tier white cake in the buttercream and finish it off with a statement topper. Photo by Michelle Lange Photography
Photo via Pinterest
Alternate designs between tiers, like a simple Swiss dot pattern mixed in with clean horizontal lines. A few blooms will give the cake a very romantic aesthetic. Photo by Ashleigh Seawell Photography
Photo Jose Villa Photography
Photo by Allison Kuhn Photography
Photo Jose Villa Photography via trendybride.net
Photo Marissa Lambert via trendybride.net
Photo by Sarah Der Photography via elizabethannedesigns.com
A white sugar flower cascaded down on the contemporary white wedding cake. Photo via theknot
Photo via thebridaldistrict.com
Three tier contemporary white wedding cake Miller + Miller Wedding Photography via elizabethanndesign
