::Disclaimer!  The photos in this post are purely inspirational and not from events that Wish Special Events has planned or coordinated (except where noted).  We can re-create what you see below for your event but these are not a part of our portfolio.

I guess what I mean by traditional is…well…not chocolate.  And really, it’s not like it can’t be chocolate on the inside, right?  These cakes could be red velvet, devil’s food, who knows what on the inside!  But this post is dedicated to what people “traditionally” think of as wedding cakes.

First, let’s start out with all white cakes.  All white cakes scream “WEDDING,” but that doesn’t mean they have to scream “BORING”!  In fact, these cakes, in my opinion, are nothing short of amazing!

Emilie Inc. Photography:

Martha Stewart Weddings:

Amy Sandoval Photography:

Of course, there are lots of great ways to spruce up a white cake.  One of my favorites is with the simple addition of ribbon, either real or sugar (mmm…sugar…)

Amy Squires:

Jonathan Canlas Photography:

A simple version from the St. Regis hotel at Meaghan & Kevin’s wedding:

Mi Belle Photography:

Martha Stewart Weddings:

Strickland Portraiture:

Another option, as you’ve seen on a few cakes above, is to add flowers.  You can also add elements such as berries, leaves, or fruit!

Unforgettable Wedding Cakes by Ramona:

Ron Ben Israel:

Of course, a traditional cake doesn’t have to be round:

Chris Baltazar:

Cake by the Jekyll Island Club Hotel:

Walters and Walters Photography:

Love Life Images:

In fact, it can still be “traditional” and not even be white!

Martha Stewart Weddings:

And then there are those that definitely push the envelope of “traditional”, either by their color:

Their nuttiness (Photos Unscripted):

Or, in the case of this Ron Ben Israel creation, their complete and total awesomeness:

Are you having a “traditional” cake at your wedding?  How will you make it your own?

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