Today, there are so many different styles and variations of wedding cake decorations that any bride and groom are sure to find one to suit their taste.  In addition, the cake topper can be an important part of the decoration.  The numerous cake businesses offer almost endless decorating possibilities including the cake shape, color, and the topper.

Most wedding cake shapes are in the following four categories:  round, square, multi-shape, or cupcake.  Whether decorated classic or modern, the round shape is the most traditional style.  Then, there is the square shape, which looks chic and sophisticated; or a multi-shape in which each cake layer is a different shape (round, square, flower-shape, etc.).  Cupcakes are a no cut, no mess alternative to a traditional tier cake, and can be the most cost effective.

Of course, the color is as important as its shape.  While wedding cakes in the past were usually white, the color selections today are as limitless as the decorations.  Pastel colors are the most popular, but a couple that wants a more whimsical or atypical looking cake can choose colors such as blue or even black!

In fact, black wedding cakes have recently become a popular choice for a fall wedding.  Another popular color for creating a mood of sophistication and elegance is the black and white cake.  Although this color combination may seem monochrome and even boring, a couple can easily create a design to match the theme of their wedding.

Finally, there is the business of choosing the topper.  Similar to the endless choices for the cake’s shape and color, the selections for the toppers are also limitless.  Usually, the toppers have been a miniature model of a bride and groom standing on the top of the wedding cake side-by-side dressed in formal wedding attire.

Today, however, a couple can order unusual, custom and personalized wedding cake toppers.  These can range from the miniature couple kissing, dancing or even talking on their cell phones!  The wedding topper does not even have to be a miniature bride and groom – it can be anything that the couple wants.

Wedding cakes and their decorations have come a long way since its inception. The wedding industry is full of cake vendors who are willing and able to make that “perfect” cake.  Whether it is decorated traditionally or not, the bride and groom can rest assured that they will find a cake that is decorated perfectly to embellish their special day.