Fresh Summer Wedding Cake Ideas

Indulge in today’s gorgeous round up of fresh summer wedding cake ideas! This post is as dangerous as any episode of the Great British Bake Off – my new passion – and I dare you to make it through without wanting to eat every one of the cakes pictured! From simple colorful garden florals to elaborate sugar flowers, gold glitter and fresh berries, these summer sweets showcase the best desserts of the season!

Photo by Emily Jane Photography, Wedding Cake by Whipped Bakery

Summer Berry Boho Wedding Shoot

Ombré tinted tiers add a playful palette to this sweet naked cake. Each of the many layers is separated by a decadent helping of frosting, while pink peonies and fresh summer raspberries add all the decor it could possibly need!

Photo by Petra Veikkola Photography, Cake by Gaggui, via Ruffled

Another fresh fruit cake, this one gets a bold dose of color from figs and blackberries. Caramel drizzle is the perfect topper to this simple but flavorful petite wedding cake.

Photo by  Jodi and Kurt Photography, Event Design by Karson Butler Events

SoCal Chic Modern Ranch Wedding

An elegant olive wreath is the perfect topper to this rustic chic cake! The simplicity of the cake and its decor gorgeously suits the modern ranch setting.

Photo by Audrey Norman Fine Art Photography, Wedding Cake by Kitty Wong Pastry Shop

Colorful Nautical Wedding Shoot

A favorite around Hey Wedding Lady – this many-tiered cake is adorned with cascading cabbage roses for a bold dose of color! Pops of yellow acacia complement the colorful palette of this stunning nautical wedding shoot.

Photo by Sarah Carpenter Photography, Styling by Lindsey Brunk

Elegant Organic Black & White Wedding Shoot

There can be so much beauty in simplicity! This chic one-tiered cake is adorned with delicate fern sprigs for a hint of color. The fresh decoration and simple buttercream get a boost from the textures of marble and wood in the cake stand.

Photo by onelove photography, Wedding Cake by Sweet and Saucy Shop

Stylish Rockstar Wedding in Southern California

Edible gold glitter is always a yes! Clean bands of sparkle around the tiers of this sweet treat are a glam counterpoint to the bold coral peonies acting as a cake topper.

Photo by Into The Light, Cake by Cupcakes and Counting via Confetti

This beauty is definitely a Hey Wedding Lady favorite! The colorful sugar flowers are a work of art, especially when paired with tiers of varying heights and subtle scrollwork.

Photo by Jessica Gold Photography, Wedding Cake by Jar Cakery

Watercolors and Pastels for an Artistic Garden Wedding

This one is just straight up pretty! Pastels get a summery boost from gorgeous garden flowers and fresh strawberry buttercream holding this naked cake together.

Photo by peaches & mint, Cake by The Cake Shop

Fresh and Chic Nautical Seaside Wedding Shoot

Preppy striped details give this simple cake a chic nautical touch. A blue and white ribbon and braided rope accents are the perfect additions to this coastal inspired cake.

Photo by Brumley And Wells, Wedding Cake by Cake Heads via Mountainside Bride

This buttercream beauty wasn’t just beautifully adorned with colorful summer flowers – some brilliant person knew to position it in front of a gold sequin backdrop for maximum impact!

Photo by Newbury Photographs, Cake by Cake That!

Summer Greenhouse Shoot with a Floral Wedding Dress

Another one-tier cake that manages to make a huge statement! Gold braid and a perfect sugar peony give this tiny treat a huge punch – the bold fuchsia color is an echo of the silk flowers decorating the bride’s dress!

Photo by Jessica Bordner, Floral Design by Southern Floral Company, Cake by Earth & Sugar via Rue Mag

Ruffles and a colorful floral backdrop give this sweet a stunning silhouette! Gold sequins and a delicate sugar flower are literally the icing on the cake.

Photo by Jessica Janae Photography, Cake by Le Loup Cake via Ruffled

This woodland beauty is speckled with fresh strawberry buttercream and topped with the simplest of roses. A rustic wood round is the ideal cake stand for this simple but stunning dessert!

Photo by Heather Payne, Cake by Old Edwards Inn & Spa

Enchanted Garden Wedding with Colorful Summer Flowers

Summer wedding cakes don’t get any better than fresh peonies as a topper! Cascading fresh flowers in blush and bright pink add vibrant color to this simple buttercream confection!

 

Fresh Summer Wedding Cake Ideas