It used to be the case that a wedding cake was an absolute essential on the wedding-day-event list, but times have changed and nowadays we see (and LOVE) gorgeous, yummy, surprising wedding cake alternatives. Gluten-free, sugar-free, cake-free… they’re all there, and we’ve picked some of the real surprising ones to share with you:

I Love You Brie Much

No sweet tooth? No problem. Wedding cheese cakes (not cheesecakes, cheese cakes!) and cheese boards There are plenty of savory wedding cake options out there. You’d be surprised to know just how much cheese and cheese plates are a huge trend these days – so why not bring this deliciousness to your special day?

[photo: Tomkat Studio]

Slice Slice Baby

Someone to love us like we love pizza. And we’re not alone here, you know that. Take this endless, unconditional love (well, pineapple might change that) and turn it into a pizza wedding cake. Your guests will always remember that you both share a pizza of your heart.

[photo: @toddgoodphoto]

Rice Krispies Cake

Rice Kripsies treats wedding cake surely brings back childhood favorites into your special day. Your guests’ emotions of nostalgia and memories of childhood delight, will be a wonderful addition to a past-meets-future kind of moment.

[source: Pinterest]

Pancakes and Waffles Cakes

Talking about childhood memories in the previous section made us look for other breakfast table wedding cake alternatives, and we’ve found this yummy version of breakfast waffles wedding cake. Perfect for current Brunch Weddings, we kind of want to get married and buried in this cake.

[photo: @WaffleLUV]

Having a yellow themed wedding is a great color theme for a spring or summer wedding, and though it was considered an underused color up until few years ago, we’re happy to see that the popularity of this shade has been on the rise! The secret here is to use various shades of yellow and combine it with a completing color. And voila – a cheerful, unique wedding decor that’ll bring smiles to everyone’s faces (and tears of excitement in the proper moment, of course). Check out our yellow inspirations for the dream wedding:

Yellow and Mint – It was mint to be

Fresh and playful, this color combo brings the joy of the summer, with the coolness of the mint. Absolutely loving this.

couple with balloons: Carmen and Ingo Photography via  burnettsboards  |  wedding invitation: Hayley Paper Arts   |  table decor photo: Hoffmann Photographer via Wedding Chicks  | lemons in a bowl: Meadow Brook  |  bow heels: my little white wedding  |  wedding cake:  100layercake  |  wedding bouquet photo: Wendy Laurel via Style Me Pretty |

Lemon and Lime – You’re the Zest!

You’d better get a lemonade tap for this wedding, as the lemon and lime’s palette will sure get everyone’s taste buds working!

macarons: tinywhitedaisies  |  wedding bouquet: stylemepretty  |  groom photo: whimsicalwonderlandweddings    |  wedding cake photo: opiefoto  |  wedding invitations: Rue Renee  |  beverage: color palettes  |  lemons and limes: pinterest

Yellow and Lavender = LOVEnder

This combo makes a romantic, impressionistic impact. Your wedding is truly a work of an artist.

groom: tinywhitedaisies  |  bridesmaids dresses: Martha Stewart Wedding  |  flower arrangement: FH Weddings & Events    |  stationary: Sarah Mccay |  wedding bouquet photo: Calie Rose  |  huppa decor: Floral Fantasy, photo by Bob Care Photography

Yellow and Dusty Blue – Something old, Something new, Something Borrowed, Something Dusty Blue

Dusty blue is highly popular, with its romance and elegance appeal. Pairing it with yellow creates beautiful color palettes – from light yellow to mustard to gold, this is the time to get creative!

groom: tinywhitedaisies  |  bridesmaids dresses: Martha Stewart Wedding  |  flower arrangement: FH Weddings & Events    |  stationary: Sarah Mccay |  wedding bouquet photo: Calie Rose  |  huppa decor: Floral Fantasy, photo by Bob Care Photography

Yellow and Coral – We Love Hue!

Coral is a fresh and upbeat hue to include in a spring or summer wedding, and when combined with yellow, it’s just a burst of optimism, playfulness, and joy.

cake: Arabia Weddings|  gorgeous bridesmaids and bride: pinterest  |  wedding invitations: Twinkle & Toast    |  florals: brown paper design photo by Annie McElwain |  wedding shoes: Calie Rose   |  wedding dress: Christos Casterallos

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[featured image: Chic Vintage Brides]

The whole “something blue” tradition that we know and love from weddings dates back to English customs in the 1800s, but is still relevant today. Many couples try and incorporate this into their weddings, along with something new, something old and something borrowed, and whilst you’re racing around, trying to get your big day together, the thought of finding something blue for your big day may just seem like another chore on the growing list of to-dos.

It doesn’t need to be a chore though, especially with a push in the right direction. Read on to discover our favorite ways of getting your “something blue” into your wedding day. No need to thank us!

The Engagement Ring

This is probably one of the most hassle-free options – you will blind your guests with a beautiful sapphire engagement ring and of course, its signification – purity and truth. A Camellia ring with two-toned detailing embellished with diamonds and of course the sapphire stone being the center piece is an incredible way of doing something blue in an elegant and timeless fashion.

The Shoes

You have to find spectacular shoes to go with your spell-binding dress, and these satin-like strappy heels are the perfect solution. In a pastel shade, they will compliment your white dress beautifully and will keep the look chic and stunning. We love the jewel embellishments that make them seem like something straight out of a fairytale. Cinderella would approve!

[image: Asos]

The Bouquet

If incorporating blue into your wedding is a complicated concept, then why not opt for a blue bouquet. Blue flowers will look glorious on a sunny day at the reception as they would do in a winter wedding under a few snowflakes. Tying the bouquet together with a blue velvet ribbon just finishes it off beautifully and the two different blues complement each other.

[image: Southern Living]

The Garters

Another subtle but sexy way of getting a bit of blue into your special day is with your own garter. The embellishments are a way of making them that extra special and the cool silver against the ice blue just works! And hey – at least you and your special someone know that you’ve got something blue on!

[image: mamie and james]

The Wedding Cake

You don’t have to just incorporate blue into your outfit – there are so many different ways of getting blue into your big day. For example, your wedding cake! This vintage-style cake with ice blue icing looks almost too good to eat – I said almost!

[image: fayecahill]