One of the highlights of a reception is the wedding cake. Not only are they lovely, but they’re yummy and often one of the last things on the wedding agenda. Then, add in the holidays, and these festive desserts are especially fun! Therefore, we’ve got lots of wintery Christmas wedding cake ideas to help you with this impressive sweet.
Christmas Wedding Cake Ideas
We have a soft spot for wedding cakes of just about any kind. So, for a wedding around the holiday or Christmas season, we love seeing cakes that have a unique or seasonal twist.
Christmas wedding cakes offer numerous opportunities to add a festive touch and personalize your cake. From greenery to full-blown snowflakes and holly, here are some inspirational Christmas wedding cake ideas.
Holiday Wedding Cake Design Ideas
Whatever day your wedding falls on, one of the most significant decisions you’ll need to make is the cake design. Additionally, you can choose to go all out on the holiday theme or have a subtle wintery cake that isn’t too focused on the holidays.
1. Add color to your festive cake.
If you want to embody the spirit of the season without going overboard, consider using colors to add a festive touch. While reds and greens might be popular Christmas colors, you can also use soft icy blues and oranges for a fun holiday cake design.
2. Put added touches on your dessert.
Beyond the colors, another way to add a holiday touch to your cake is with decorations. As a result, this could include holly leaves or small garland pieces on the cake.
You could also consider adding physical ornaments or snowflakes. Next, incorporate fun winter and Christmas features, like pinecones or winter berries, to achieve a similar effect.
3. Go all-white with your Christmas cake design.
Crave a subtle, elegant lean into the “White Christmas” theme? Well, have your cake completely white with holiday flavors inside.
The cake itself will appear minimalist and not overly holiday-themed. However, the inside will hold all the holiday flavors you desire with a simple look and texture.
Festive Wedding Cake Flavor Ideas
If you’re already planning on having a winter wedding, you want your wedding cake to bring those winter flavors and feelings. Here are some interesting flavor ideas that can combine Christmas and winter flavors for a fantastic Christmas wedding cake.
4. Stay safe with traditional cake flavors.
- Salted Caramel (or a caramel drip)
- Red Velvet
- Chocolate
- Spiced Apple
- Chocolate Hazelnut
5. Incorporate unique wedding cake flavors.
- Gingerbread
- White Chocolate
- Peppermint
- Cinnamon Cream
- Eggnog Creme
- Cranberry Orange
All of these flavors can add a hint of holiday flavor to the icing or serve as a cake flavor on its own! Or you could even combine flavors for an enjoyable, unique cake experience.
6. Consider using edible decor on your Christmas cake.
Lastly, when it comes to your cake, make sure you aren’t adding too many fresh elements. After all, decorations like tree branches and flowers on your cake can be challenging to eat.
Consider adding fresh winter berries, gingerbread, or even dripping caramel for an edible yet festive piece of cake decor.
Alternatives to Christmas Wedding Cake
There are many options for cake alternatives or a dessert table. That way, you don’t have to involve a traditional wedding cake or cupcakes. Create a seasonal spread with Christmas cookies, fruit cake, or a fun take on Christmas pudding to add a festive touch to your wedding.
26 Christmas Cakes for a Holiday Event
Need visual inspiration? Well, here goes. We have 25 Christmas wedding cakes (that can also serve as winter wedding cakes!) to get your creative juices flowing. You deserve a beautiful, festive dessert on your big day!
1. Snowman Village Cake Topper
2. Holiday Gingerbread House
3. Santa Cake Topper
4. Fruit-Topped Bundt Circle
5. Snowmen Cake Balls
6. Starry Night Snow Cake
7. Holiday Jumbo Oreo Cake
8. Christmas Wedding Mini Cakes
9. Fondant Covered Fruit Cake
10. Fruited Santa Cake
11. Starry Mini Pies
12. Powdered Snowflake Wedding Cake
13. Christmas Cupcakes
14. Layered Fruit Star Cake
15. Crown-Topped Pastry Puff
16. Christmas Tree Cake Slice
17. Holly Fondant Christmas Cake
18. Snow Covered Semi-naked Cake
19. Christmas Pinwheel Cake
20. Evergreen Trees Cake Topper
21. Gold Ornament Christmas Cake
22. Star Bundt Cake
23. Christmas Cookie Town Cake
24. Mini Ornament Cake Pops
25. Holiday Package Fondant Cake
26. Vegan Christmas Cupcakes
Save our festive holiday ideas!
If you’re looking for a way to incorporate the holidays into your special day, a cake is the best place to start! There are numerous options for a Christmas wedding cake that are both subtle and lovely for your special day.
Photos: Bruna Branco, Tim Douglas, Becky Fantham, Hissetmehurriyeti, Christiann Koepke, Dilaria Garifullina
