Weddings are stressful, there's no denying that. Planning your big day requires a lot of time, money [1], and effort, and although you'll do everything you can, there's always a chance you might overlook something important [2]. One thing you'll think about pretty early on, though, is the wedding cake. As simple as it sounds, this decision might prove to be a bit of a headache as you and your significant other will have to agree on the flavour, the colour, the style . . . and even on the cake topper [3]. Nowadays, there are more wedding cake styles than we can count (and they're not all sweet!), but we've rounded up our favourites in the hopes that it might help you figure out what you want, from the most understated creations to most intricate ones.
Brush Stroke
The company that makes these cakes is based in Russia, but you won't need to learn a new language to scroll through their gorgeous Instagram account [4].
Chocolatey
Their chocolate cake would be a great crowd pleaser.
Drip Cake
Drip cakes have been around for quite some time now, but none of them are quite as beautiful as the ones made by Marguerite Cakes [5], an Australian company.
Watercolour
The Instagram page Artistry of Cake [6] is here in case you needed proof that cake making is an art like any other.
Wedding Biscuits
If you don't fancy having a full-blown wedding cake that will take up fridge space for months on end, why not try wedding biscuits? These cute ones made by Nutmeg Cake Design [7] would go down a treat and even make great wedding favours!
Marble Effect
The Nutmeg Cake Design company also makes marble wedding cakes, and with an added touch of fairy lights, you'll be sure to impress your guests.
Funfetti
If you want something a bit more fun, they also propose funfetti cakes.
Burning Candles
And if you like simple but elegant cakes, then you'll adore this one, which looks like burning candles.
Geode Cake
Geode-inspired nails [8] might look impressive, but Janay McCullough's wedding cake is a creation that we won't forget.
Doughnut Tower
The Instagram page of the TOME bakery [9] is absolutely wonderful, but it's their doughnut tower that caught our eye.
Ruffles
Lily Lola Cakes [10] is no stranger to incredible creations, but we particularly liked this ruffled one.
Succulent Cake
If you're looking for something different, then you'll love this succulent cake — and the baker behind this creation [11] has a lot more tricks up her sleeve!
Simple and Elegant
If you aren't really sure of the type of cake you might want, the Copper Wish Cakes Instagram account [12] might help you decide.
Petal Cake
As well as more traditional cakes, they also make trendy ones such as this petal cake.
Cupcakes
And they might also convince you to go for wedding cupcakes.
Macaron Tower
And if cupcakes aren't really your thing, why not go for macarons instead? This ombre tower created by Zahra Manack [13] is almost too beautiful to be eaten.
Picnic Style
Some people aren't necessarily fans of sweet things, and that's OK! If it's your case, then you might like this picnic-style cake created by The Devon Kitchen [14], which includes different types of cheese and mini pork pies.
Cheese Cake
And, if you're a cheese-lover, why not go for a cheese cake like this one created by The Garden Chef [15]?
Square
Wedding cakes tend to be round, but the Flamingo Bakery [16] might convince you to go square.
Simplicity
You would never believe that this wedding cake topper was made out of sugar, but it's true — and you'll find more sweet wonders on the Melissa's Fine Pastries Instagram page [17].
Something Blue
Like this gorgeous blue wedding cake.
Naked Cake
And finally, if you find that icing tends to be a little too thick on wedding cakes, then the naked trend was made for you!