2017 Wedding Cake Trends

Hi! So... it’s December and at this time of year I always get a bit reflective on the year that has gone by and start to feel excited about all the new projects lined up for the new year. I’ve started to think about what trends from the world of weddings will start to filter through to us cake makers, and these are my top 5... 

1 – MARBLE

In keeping with the trend for all things industrial yet organic, marble looks to be big in 2017. It can be subtle or dramatic and is a great way to add some texture to your cake without it being too “in your face”. Team it with some whimsical sugar flowers to soften the look.  

2 – NAKED OR SEMI-NAKED CAKES

These are never going to go out of fashion, and I for one am glad. They’re cakes for eating, for definite, and can be dressed in a variety of ways to suit almost any wedding. Sharp edges to the buttercream on the semi-naked cakes help to modernise the look of the cake, but either way these cakes look stunning, especially paired with fresh flowers.

3 – GREENERY

Sometimes all you need is some beautiful foliage to really set off your scheme. A few olive leaves here, cascade of tropical sugar leaves there, sugar succulents on your cake – there are so many options and this can often work out cheaper than having the more expensive blooms on your cake.

4 – METALLICS

My favourite trend of the moment (rose gold has to be the most beautiful colour out there!). Ideal for adding a touch of luxe to your cake, be it in silver or gold or go modern with copper, rose gold or bronze. Ask your cake maker to use lustre for a subtle sheen or go all out with sequins and gold or silver leaf for a dramatic yet luxurious look. Use toppers to bring in the colours for a more subtle nod to the trend.

5 – FLORAL

Floral wedding dresses are set to be big in 2017 and this style could easily be incorporated into your wedding cake. Whether it’s handpainted watercolour detail, sugar flowers or beautiful fresh florals, flowers are an essential part of any wedding and are a stunning addition to your wedding cake.

I am still seeing my brides wanting cakes with elegant lace detailing and dessert tables are starting to get more popular too – I mean, why have one cake when you can have three, plus some macarons, cookies, cupcakes etc? Whatever style of cake you go for, make sure it’s what you as a couple envisage for your day. This is YOUR day, so have your cake (and eat it!) however you’d like.

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Three Tier Naked Cake with Fresh Flowers

Here's a cake we delivered to The Woodman Inn for Kayleigh's wedding. Three tiers of lemon sponge adorned with the most beautiful real flowers provided by wedding florist extraordinaire Jane from Woo B Woo (www.woobwoo.com).

For more of our cakes, pop by to our facebook page www.facebook.com/whiteroseweddingcakes or follow us on instagram @whiterosecakedesign. We hope to see you soon!

Rustic Buttercream Wedding Cake with Sugar Flowers

Liz and Ed got married at Casa in Brighouse which is a beautiful lakeside venue with a simply stunning function suite. They chose a rustic buttercream wedding cake adorned with sugar flowers in whites and ivories and a touch of pale green foliage. Displayed on our rustic log stump cake stand and then placed on a fabulous old vintage dresser.

For more of our cakes, pop by to our facebook page www.facebook.com/whiteroseweddingcakes or follow us on instagram @whiterosecakedesign. We hope to see you soon!

Three Tier Blossoms Wedding Cake

This cake created for Emma and Danny for their wedding at Pennine Manor Hotel, Huddersfield. The staff there are so helpful - it's a great place if you're looking for a wedding venue.

We created a three tier cake with a faux top tier, with each tier being covered in delicate ivory blossom applique. The separators were finished with ribbon to tie in with the couple's colour scheme and the whole cake was topped with edible characters of the bride and groom, made from modelling chocolate.

Massive congratulations to Emma and Danny xx

For more of our cakes, pop by to our facebook page www.facebook.com/whiteroseweddingcakes or follow us on instagram @whiterosecakedesign. We hope to see you soon!

Pale Blush Pink Five Tier Wedding Cake

A new design, with delicate ruffled bottom tier adding texture and finished with handmade sugar roses. Beautiful and romantic, perfect wedding centrepiece.

 For more of our cakes, pop by to our facebook page www.facebook.com/whiteroseweddingcakes or follow us on instagram @whiterosecakedesign. We hope to see you soon!

Marsala Blossom Cupcakes for a Wedding

We created this beautiful cupcakes for Alex and her new husband who celebrated their wedding at Pennine Manor Hotel, Huddersfield. Alex had seen our cupcakes at her friend Leanne's wedding, and knew she wanted something similar but in her chosen colours. 

Huge congratulations to the happy couple xx

For more of our cakes, pop by to our facebook page www.facebook.com/whiteroseweddingcakes or follow us on instagram @whiterosecakedesign. We hope to see you soon!

Lego Themed Three Tier Wedding Cake

Carly and James were a brilliant couple to work with, and they chose a really fun design for their wedding cake. Three tiers of delicious cake finished in ivory icing and a lego design. The amazing topper was provided by Carly and James :)

We delivered this cake to the beautiful Durker Roods Hotel - well worth a look if you're looking for a wedding venue.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Three Tier Naked Cake with Fresh Flowers

This weekend saw Rachael marry her other half at the beautiful Whitley Hall Hotel in Sheffield. This place is stunning, and even has it's own peacock which my 4 year old assistant on delivery day loves!

Rachael's florist, Love Lili & Coco Floral (www.facebook.com/LoveLiliandCoCoFloral) provided the most gorgeous roses, lysanthus, freesias and gypsophelia for me to decorate the cake with - how pretty?! I then added some fresh summer berries and grapes. The cake was orange, lemon and vanilla flavours and looked and smelled delicious.

Massive congratulations to Rachael and her new husband! x

PS - This is what happens when your daughter likes to photobomb cake shots... Cheeky or what?!

Two Tier Blush Pink Drippy Cake

This is a cake we created using fresh flowers including some unusual roses, gerberas and gypsophelia. Perfect for a fun wedding or other celebration. Featuring meringue kisses, macarons and a little sprinkling of popping candy for a little something unexpected :)

Thanks for stopping by x

Ivory and Navy Wedding Cake by White Rose Cake Design

I was contacted by my beautiful bride well over a year ago to book this cake in. She had seen a design by Ben the Cake Man (www.benthecakeman.co.uk) and wanted me to recreate it, so I had a go!

Featuring our signature sugar roses, this cake consisted of rich fruit cake, chocolate and Baileys, vanilla and another rich fruit cake tier. Delicately iced in navy with a quilted design and ivory icing, this cake made a stunning centrepiece.

We delivered it to the Huntsman Inn in Holmfirth.

Thanks for stopping by x

From Jo's Cakes to White Rose Cake Design!

So... we've had a rebrand! From Jo's Cakes to White Rose Cake Design! Ta-da! White roses have always been my favourite flower, and made up my wedding bouquet, so tie in perfetly with the weddings theme. I'm also Yorkshire born and bred and our symbol is the white rose :) We're still creating beautiful cakes at affordable prices with the same attention to detail and care, just under a new name.

Our new website is www.whiterosecakedesign.com and our email is hello@whiterosecakedesign.com. Check out our new logo :)

Thanks for stopping by x

Champagne and Roses Four Tier Wedding Cake

This beautiful cake is iced in champagne icing which really makes the roses and lace stand out. Hand crafted sugar roses top the cake with edible lace detail, finished with a satin bow. Perfect for a vintage wedding, but has a timeless elegance.

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Four Tier Peach Blush Roses Wedding Cake

This cake features hand piped detail and sugar flowers in elegant pastel shades including my current favourite, peach roses!

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Four Tier Lace and Gold Roses Wedding Cake

Here's a new design - four tiers of cake with hand piped lace decoration to alternating tiers. Finished with peach sugar roses and gold sugar leaves, and a few cascading petals to add to the romance.

Thanks for stopping by x

Three Tier Rustic Roses and Ranunculus Wedding Cake

A three tier wedding cake finished with rustic buttercream and sugar flowers. Topped off with a simple LOVE topper in this case.

Thanks for stopping by x

Three Tier Semi-Naked Wedding Cake

This was a fun cake to make, and was delivered to 315 Restaurant for Nick and Niki's wedding. Three different flavour sponge cakes decorated with fresh berries - delish!

Massive congratulations to Nick and Niki xx

Exciting News!

So, there are these awards run by I Do Magazine every year, and this year Jo's Cakes is one of the finalists for the Yorkshire region! I'm so excited and so grateful for all the people who have taken the time to vote in these awards, it means a lot. Thank you! x

5 Tier Lace and Hessian Wedding Cake

A beautiful wedding cake adorned with sugar flowers including roses, peonies, lavender and hydrangea. Perfect for a summer wedding.

Four Tier Spring Floral Wedding Cake

This cake is one I loved making! Four tiers with different tier depths iced in ivory then finished with beautiful dusky pink David Austin style roses, tea roses and hydrangeas all made from sugar. Really reminds me of my garden in summer as I'm lucky enough to grow all these!

Thanks for stopping by x

Single Tier Roses and Lace Cake

We made this cake for an engagement party but it could easily be a wedding cake for a smaller wedding. Handmade sugar roses and lace applique detail make this a beautiful elegant cake.

Thanks for stopping by x