5 Creative Ways to
Elevate Your Wedding Cake
Display

3 tier buttercream cake with fresh spring flowers in yellow, pink and white.
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Stacey

Owner and Designer

Your wedding cake is more than just a sweet treat—it’s a highlight of your reception and a key part of your wedding photos. 

With a little extra thought, you can transform your cake display into a breathtaking centrepiece. Here are five creative ways to elevate your wedding cake display and make it truly memorable.

1. Personalised Cake Topper

A custom cake topper adds a personal touch and makes your cake feel uniquely yours. Whether it’s your initials, a special quote, or something that ties in with your wedding theme, a personalised topper can help tell your love story. It’s a small detail that will make a big impact on your wedding cake.

Two tier rippled buttercream wedding cake at Stonehurst Estate Hunter Valley

2. Creative Cake Table Skirts

Forget the standard tablecloth! Think about dressing up the cake table with a unique fabric like flowing chiffon, or delicate lace. A carefully chosen fabric adds a luxurious touch, giving the entire display a polished and sophisticated look.

4 tier buttercream wedding cake sitting on the plinth with a vase of roses and rose petals surrounding it

3. Add a Backdrop

Creating a backdrop for your cake display helps it stand out as a feature of the room. Consider options like a floral arch, a greenery wall, or even a neon sign with a meaningful quote. A custom backdrop not only frames your wedding cake but ties the display into your overall wedding theme.

Cutting cake and donuts set up with flower arch and neon sign in the background

4. Surround the Cake with Candles

Candles are an easy way to add warmth and romance to your cake display. Surround the cake with candles of varying heights to create a flickering glow. Whether you choose classic taper candles or modern votives, the soft lighting will enhance the beauty of your wedding cake and create a dreamy ambiance.

Image – Lust theory

Wedding cake on a dressing table with tall candles and flowers

5. Repurpose Your Décor

A clever way to elevate your cake display without adding extra costs is by repurposing décor you’re already using at your wedding. If you have a floral arch or a statement backdrop for your ceremony, move it to the reception to frame your cake table. This enhances the look of the cake and keeps your design cohesive and sustainable.

Image – gwenfloralco

three tier white wedding cake with large flower arches repurposed from ceremony

At Flourish Cakes, we know how much each detail matters on your wedding day. These simple ideas can turn your cake into an unforgettable centrepiece that truly feels like part of the celebration.

Reach out with any questions—we’re here to help make your wedding cake dreams come true!