The top five wedding cake trends of 2022 - from pressed floral to acrylic tiers

The top five wedding cake trends of 2022 – from pressed floral to acrylic tiers

By Kathy October 21, 2024

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Privacy NoticeWith wedding season finally upon us, many Brits look forward to celebrating the occasion with indulgent food and plenty of cake. The cake cutting tradition is one of those photo opportunities that graces every wedding album – but finding the perfect pudding can be a huge task. While some couples prefer alternative wedding cakes such as doughnut towers and rustic cupcake stands, it seems the traditional tiered layered sponge is still a wedding day staple for others. Following a 1,000 percent increase in Google searches for ‘wedding cake trends’ over the past year, event specialist AYRE Event Solutions has revealed the most popular wedding cake designs for 2022. From bold and bright to watercolour print, here are the most popular show-stopping trends that could be at the centrepiece of your big day. Pressed floral

The latest trend has seen couples use real pressed flowers to decorate the cake
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Flowers are a wedding day staple, which is why they match beautifully with floral wedding cake icing. However, the latest trend has seen couples incorporate blooms using real pressed flowers to decorate the cake. The seasonal fresh flowers chosen by the couple creates an ethereal effect, perfect for a bohemian themed wedding. Bold and Bright While many couples opt for a neutral colour palette to celebrate the big day, recent weddings have seen bold and bright colours make a comeback. In the past year, interest in colourful wedding cakes has spiked, with purple, orange, green, and yellow becoming more desired than ever before. Colourful cakes pair well with a glorious summer wedding, and would match perfectly to a festival themed occasion. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!’s daily newsletter Acrylic tiers

The empty tier sections can be filled with flowers that match the wedding colour theme
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Clear acrylic tiles are becoming a popular wedding cake design for many couples, with an increase in interest of 4,500 percent in the past year. This design involves a clear acrylic divide between tiers, drawing attention to each cake section. The empty tier sections can be filled with fairy lights, fresh fruit, confetti, and flowers that match the wedding colour theme. The event specialist recommends filling the acrylic tier with the same flowers as the bride’s bouquet. Sculptural For a show-stopping centrepiece, a sculptural cake design combines luxury and elegance – perfect for a couple with an eye for distinctive art. The ideas are endless with the sculptural theme, you can even opt for a creative 3D design for an exquisite elaborate creation. Watercolour

The watercolour effect is the perfect way to add subtle flourish to a traditional wedding cake
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For couples that appreciate an artistic touch, the watercolour effect is the perfect way to add subtle flourish to a traditional wedding cake. Watercolour designs can be minimalistic or distinctive – either way it will be a showpiece on your wedding day. The most popular watercolour effect is a hand-painted ombre design in vibrant colours, along with watercolour floral detailing and a drip effect.
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