20 Creative Ways to Add Pops of Color to Your Wedding Cake

“For a more classic look, add fresh florals that match your decor or a slight ombré coloring to keep it more muted.” – Jamie & Stephanie, Event Planners at Cape Cod Celebrations

Event planner: Cape Cod Celebrations
Cake: Chatham Bars Inn

“Paint a tier. An eye-catching way to add color to your cake is to have a tier or two hand painted by your cake designer. This can be a pattern from your invitation suite, a beautiful cascade of flowers, or some other motif that is special to you as a couple.” – Randi Smith, Founder, Sugar Euphoria

Event planner: Cape Cod Celebrations
Cake: Relish First Mate Photo

“There are many ways to add color to a wedding cake in a tasteful and elegant way. Fresh floral blooms are the first idea to come to mind, as they can be matched to the centerpiece and other decor. An ombre cake design can be extremely beautiful as well, for brides who really want to focus on color. Another idea would be to add a colorful or patterned linen to the cake table or creative decor on the cake table or pedestal.” – Valarie Falvey, Kirk Brides Wedding Planning

Event planner: Kirkbrides
Florals: Plantscaping
Cake: Hummingbird Cake Shop

“I love a wedding cake that’s too beautiful to eat, picture perfect, and so captivating it creates a crowd of spectators.” – AJ Williams, Founder & Creative Director, AJ Events

Event planner: Kirkbrides
Florals: Plantscaping
Cake: Wild Flower Bakery

“Use edible images or wafer paper. If you have a really intricate design and/or really specific color palette, consider decorating a tier with an edible images or wafer paper. You may be thinking of the sugar sheets that were on your birthday cakes as a kid, but the technology has come so far that you can get a crisp, seamless image.” – Randi Smith, Founder, Sugar Euphoria

Event planner: Kirkbrides
Cake: Hummingbird Cake Shop

“From florals to sprinkles, there are so many ways to add color to a classic wedding cake. To add some fun and pops of color, either go for a naked funfetti cake or add rainbow sprinkles to cover the frosting.” – Jamie & Stephanie, Event Planners at Cape Cod Celebrations

Event planner: Cape Cod Celebrations
Cake: Morin’s Catering

“A little more daring way [to add a pop of color to your cake] is to actually go with a colored frosting selection – you could embed an ombre inspiration or even some gold accents to really plus up the design.” – HoneyFitz Events

Event planner: HoneyFitz Events

“We love keeping cakes classic, clean, modern, and beautiful! In this case, simple and delicious is usually the way to go!” – Shannon and Vikki, All You Need is Love Events

Event planner: All You Need is Love Events

“Cutting your cake is one of the most traditional parts of your day – up there with your first kiss and first dance! Your wedding cake can be an outlet of expression and fun – you can select the more traditional route or something a little more daring. A timeless way to add a pop of color is through flowers!” – HoneyFitz Events

Event planner: All You Need is Love Events

“Hand-painted cakes are one of our favorite ways to add color to a wedding cake! Although pastel colors are used here, even bold colors that complement the couple’s color palette can look delicate on a hand-painted cake.” – Victoria Miller, LUXE Atlanta Events

Event planner: Luxe Atlanta Events

“If you prefer a more traditional wedding cake but still want to add a pop of color, consider playing with the color of the cake layers and filling!” – Victoria Miller, LUXE Atlanta Events

Event planner: Luxe Atlanta Events

“The wedding cake is a great opportunity to have a ‘wow’ factor. It can be as beautiful as it is delicious, and a fun place to inject some color! Think sugar flowers, gum paste details, or even a fully colored cake. Get creative, and I can assure you that your guests will notice the confectionary creation!” – Nora Sheils, Founder of Bridal Bliss

Event planner: Bridal Bliss

“[Use] a cute cake topper. Long gone are the days when the cake topper was a porcelain bride and groom. Now couples can get creative with the topper. One example is figures of the couple’s fur babies. Another idea is to use a color acrylic or cool engraved topper.” – Randi Smith, Founder, Sugar Euphoria

Event planner: Feathered Arrow Events
Cake topper: Creative Amme
Florals: Shin Dig Chic

“Color and texture on a wedding cake doesn’t have to be icing and fondant (although that looks and tastes good too!). You can also add color and texture and interest to your cake with a unique topper, or inedible adornments that support your hues and style. Get creative and let your white cake be your canvas!” – Danielle Aspromatis, Owner of d’Luxe Events

Event planner: Bridal Bliss

“For more of an artistic approach, work with the cake designer to paint the cake or utilize the brush technique right onto the cake tiers.” – Valarie Falvey, Kirk Brides Wedding Planning

Event planner: Bridal Bliss

“There are a lot of great ways to make your cake a focal point of the design. Often times, the cake and dessert table are set up and seen by guests before dessert is ready to be served and it really can catch your guests’ eye. The cake is oftentimes a part of our initial design process and I always tell clients to make the cake stand out whether it’s using your wedding palette or adding sprinkles or different textures/materials. We even include cake florals so that it can be additionally decorated. Your cake is a work of art, so you might as well make it beautiful!” – Kari Dirksen, Owner + Lead Planner, Feathered Arrow Events

Event planner: Feathered Arrow Events
Cake: Frost It Cakery
Florals: Poppyhill Flowers

“We elevated this gorgeous white two-tiered cake with seasonal figs and greenery to complement the wedding‘s fall decor. This added the perfect amount of natural coloring set against the brick backdrop.” – Erin Sprinkel, Co-Owner of Sterling Social

Event planner: Sterling Social

“Tint the buttercream or fondant. If you want all over color, then have your cake designer tint the buttercream or fondant. It will add a pop of color to your cake table and will make a great statement piece to your decor. It also makes an interesting backdrop to any flowers you add. Make sure to bring swatches of the table lines and bridesmaids dresses, along with your wedding mood board to your cake tasting.” – Randi Smith, Founder, Sugar Euphoria

Cake: Sugar Euphoria

“Add Flowers. Hands-down the easiest way to add color to you cake is by using flowers. Whether you use fresh florals or bright blooms made of sugar, the pop of color will be eye-catching, especially if you have a traditional white cake.” – Randi Smith, Founder, Sugar Euphoria

Cake: Sugar Euphoria

“Add Fruit. Decorating with seasonal fruit can add varying hues to your wedding cake – vibrant citrus and berries in the spring and summertime or cranberries and pomegranates for winter. And an added bonus – they’re edible!” – Randi Smith, Founder, Sugar Euphoria

Cake: Sugar Euphoria