These alternative wedding cake ideas are ideal for any couple looking to make their marriage ceremony much more personalized and unique.
When it comes to tying the knot with that special someone, making sure to include details and features that reflect your personality and taste as a couple is key to making this momentous day more sentimental. While sticking to traditional methods can often create a wonderfully simple ceremony, opting to add customized touches and eclectic features can help turn an ordinary occasion into much more of a memorable event. These alternative wedding cake ideas stray away from the nostalgic white tier cakes for desserts that reference pop culture films, TV shows and even video games, allowing couples to humorously showcase their mutual interests and passions.
33 Alternative Wedding Cake Ideas
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Realistic Reptilian Desserts
The Snake Cake by North Star Cakes is Terrifyingly Delicious
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Pastry-Inspired Footwear
The Shoe Bakery Creates Delicious Wearable Designs
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Beachy Baked Goods
These Seashore Wedding Cakes are Sandy and Sweet
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Sweet Bridal Bites
These Bakerella Wedding Cake Pops are a Great Addition to Buffets
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Iconic Pop Culture Cupcakes
The 'Tattoo Cakes' Feature Commerical Images
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Brocaded Bespoke Biscuits
SweetAmbs Owner Amber Spiegel Makes Intricate Victorian-Inspired Sweets
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Donut-Made Wedding Cakes
A Bridal Show in Nassau Displays a Dunkin' Donuts Wedding Cake
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Zombie Wedding Cakes
This Couple Topped Their Wedding Dessert with a Gory Zombie Battle
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Adorable Dessert Appetizers
The 'Gimme Some Oven' Easy Cannoli Cups are Bite-Sized
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Proper Gentlemen Pastries
The Cookie Fellows by Kirsty Sport Some Serious Facial Hair
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Dual-Personality Desserts
The Batman-Inspired Wedding Cake Satisfies Both Bride and Groom
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Cocktail-Inspired Pops
These Mojito Cheesecake Bites are Here to Help You Beat the Heat
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Sushi-Themed Wedding Cakes
This Japanese Sushi Cake Was Used During an Important Ceremony
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DIY Cheesecake Pops
The Wedding Chicks Cakepop Recipe is a Delicious Treat on a Stick
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Precious Personalized Wedding Matchboxes
The Tea and Becky Wedding Matchboxes are Delicately Cute
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Super-Sized French Pastries
The Macaron Cake Impresses with its Size and Delicate Construction
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Fast Food Nuptuals
Couples Make Vows Over Bean and Beef Chalupas at Taco Bell Wedding
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Sensational Storybook Confections
The Wizard of Oz Wedding Cake is a Whimsical Post-Nuptial Treat
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Animal Skull Wedding Cakes
This Death by Chocolate Cake is Deliciously Gruesome
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Killer Sci-Fi Wedding Cakes
The Alien and Predator Cake Brings the Two Movie Monsters Together
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Blood-Drenched Confections
The Red Wedding Cake is Made for 'Game of Thrones' Fans
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Galactic Sci-Fi Drone Cakes
This Star Wars Cake is Shaped Like the Galactic Empire's AT-AT Walker
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Chandelier Wedding Cakes
Kaley Cuoco’s Hanging Six-Tiered Wedding Cake is Topsy Turvy
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Life-Size Wedding Dress Desserts
The Bridal Gown Wedding Cake Would Show Up Any Bride
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Sweet Sci-Fi Gaming Ships
The Mass Effect Cake is Perfect for Fans of Commander Shepard
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Death-Combatting Couple Cakes
Marriage Beats the Gruesome Undead in the Zombie Wedding Cake
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Matrimonial Dairy Desserts
The Cheese Wedding Cake Has Been Made by the Fairview Cheesery
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Tantalizingly Tangy Fruit Cubes
The ‘Lick The Spoon’ Rasberry Lemonade Slice Offers Ta
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Tiered Hamburger Desserts
The Cheeseburger Wedding Cake is a Giant Mountain of Deliciousness
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Scrumptious Space Station Cakes
This Geeky Wedding Cake From Charm City Cakes is Sure to Please
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Cute Bridal Confections
Impress Your Nuptial Guests with These Bride and Groom Cookies
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Sci-Fi Matrimony Desserts
The Death Star Wedding Cake is for Die-Hard Star Wars Fans
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Teetering Teacup Confections
The Alice in Wonderland Wedding Cake Would Make Lewis Carroll Proud
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Bloody Beautiful Stilettos
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Serial Killer Cakes
These Dexter-Themed Desserts are Deliciously Graphic
Surgery-Replicating Sweets
These Annabel De Vetten Creepy Cakes Will Gross Anyone Out
Striking Icicle Stilettos
The Ice Queen Shoe is Fit for a Cold and Hard Woman
Hair-Raising Dessert Molds
The 3D Skull Cake Pan Will Make the Perfect Halloween Treat
Fall-Flavored Desserts
Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream is Festive and Delicious
DIY Hidden Text Cakes
Victoria Hudgins’ Unique Birthday Cake has a Secret Message Inside
Droid-Inspired Wedding Bands
This C3P0 Wedding Band Matches an R2D2 Engagement Ring
Mouthwatering Planetary Confections
The Jupiter Structural Layer Cake is Incredibly Realistic
Beachy Baked Goods
These Seashore Wedding Cakes are Sandy and Sweet
Eco-Friendly Interchangeable Shoes
These Eco-Shoes are One-of-a-Kind Customizable Designs
Mythical Creature Cakes
The Unicorn Cake is so Real You Can Almost Taste It
Baking Business Statistics
With Cupcakes Here to Stay It's Time to Open a Cupcake Bakery
Kaleidoscopic Dark Side Drawings
See Sith Lords in Prismatic Color in this Star Wars Artwork
Fantasy Cat Meme Tattoos
This Grumpy Cat Darth Vader Tattoo is a Pop Culture Mashup
Fast Food-Inspired Bed Sheets
The Burger Bedding Lets Sleepers Dream of Meaty Heavens
Sinister Halloween Snacks
The Pumpkin Pie Bites Play Up on the Holiday Buzz
Cerebral Hand Cleansers
Trick Instead of Treat Your Guests with Zombie Brain Cupcake Soaps
Sci-Fi Alcohol Cabinets
The AT-AT Display Brings Together the World of Sci-Fi and Alcohol
Orally Fixated Food Photography
This Food Photography Series Features a Nude Woman Eating
Satirical Skeletal Street Art
The Horrific Congregate in the Maldito Juanito Street Art
Colossal Matchstick Sculptures
Wolfgang Stiller Created Life Out of the Burnt Match Surfaces
Puppet Cupcakes
Le Dolci Muppet Cupcakes are a Famously Tasty Dessert Find
Glamorous Summer Sandals
Charlotte Stone Designs Modern Slip-Ons Perfect for Sunny Destinations
Donut-Made Wedding Cakes
A Bridal Show in Nassau Displays a Dunkin' Donuts Wedding Cake
Surprise Candy-Filled Cakes
This Adorable Piñata Creation is the Ultimate Childrens Birthday
Detached Limb Desserts
The Buried Alive Bundt Cake is a Totally Spooky Halloween Cake
Zombie Wedding Cakes
This Couple Topped Their Wedding Dessert with a Gory Zombie Battle
Geeky Superhero-Inspired Proposals
Couple Ties the Knot with Homemade Iron Man Arc Reactor
Monogrammed Cocoa Fonts
Edible Initials are a Delectably Sweet Solid Chocolate Gift Idea
DIY Chalkboard Cakes
This Birthday Cake's Icing Design is Inspired by Chalk Paint
Dazzling Nocturnal Cakes
Improve Your Haunting Holiday with These Itty-Bitty Bat Cupcakes
Bite-Sized BBQ Cupcakes
This ‘Life's a Batch’ Pastry is Perfect for the Summer Season
Decadent Hazelnut Hybrid Desserts
This Chocolate Treat Features an Entire Jar of Nutella
French Maid Food Services
A Taiwanese McDonald's Attracts Customers with Scandalous Ensembles
Abstract Anatomy Exposing Loafers
The Lavish Bones Loafers are a Mixture of Scary and Chic
Funky Fromage Desserts
Mac and Cheese Cheesecake Combines Two Beloved Dishes
Life-Sized Zombie Dolls
The Waking Dead Girl Prop Will Scare Any Child
Cuddly Killer Toys
These Walking Dead Toys by Funko Make Zombie Culture Adorable
Sushi-Inspired Floor Mats
The Sushi Doormats Look Delicious Enough to Eat
Airport-Inspired Sushi Branding
The 'Delivery from Japan' Packaging Imitates Luggage Tags
Sci-Fi Character Lunches
Disposable Aardvarks Inc. Created This Star Wars Character from Soba Nood
Cherry Pie Cupcakes
This Cordial Sweet by Cupcake Garden is the Perfect Way to End a Meal
Ominous Sci-Fi Desserts
Fat Tony's Star Wars Jawa Cake Has Glowing LED Eyes
Creative Wedding Proposals
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Quirky Foodie Photoshoots
The 'I Like Fast Cars, Fast Men & Fast Food' Editorial is Comic
Celeb Fashionista Footwear Lines
The Sarah Jessica Parker Shoe Collection is Full of Chic Basics
Opalescent Rainbow Shoes
These Platform Shoes From Y.R.U are Certainly Colorful
Social Media Dessert Instructionals
Ann Reardon's Cake Tutorials Honor a Variety of Platforms
Burger-Garnished Beverages
The Bacon Cheeseburger Bloody Mary is a True Meal-in-a-Glass
Monumental Matrimony Confections
These Celebrity Wedding Cakes are Sweetly Extravagant
Giant Blocked Sushi Rolls
The LEGO Sushi Almost Looks Good Enough to Eat
Cookie Dough Frosted Cupcakes
This 'Gimme Some Oven Peanut Chocolate' Recipe Will Railroad Diets
Fantastical Medieval Cakes
This Game of Thrones Wedding Cake is Delicious and Perfect for Fans
Breakfast-Inspired Hamburgers
McDonald's Bagel Burgers Make a Limited Time Entrance in France
Sushi-Themed Wedding Cakes
This Japanese Sushi Cake Was Used During an Important Ceremony
Cult Cartoon Confections
This Cute Cake Design is Inspired by the Cult Cartoon Adventure Time
Sci-Fi Bird Abodes
Star Wars Fans Will Enjoy the Death Star Birdhouse
Sweet Serial Killer Cupcakes
These Bloody Stabbed Halloween Cupcakes Channel Murderous Tendancies
Sticky Food Finger Tongs
These Wearable Finger Tongs Keep Your Hands Clean
Elegantly Chilled Berry Desserts
The Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Requires No Baking
Unconventional Unicorn Cake Toppers
Unicorn and Horse Wedding Cake Toppers Add Zest to Your Cake
Undead Jello-Brained Desserts
The Zombie Cake by Artisan Cake Company is Incredibly Life-Like
Delectable Building Block Photos
Vogue Gioiello’s ‘Playful Dream’ Features a Men
Bus Stop Photoshop Pranks
Erik Johansson Uses Adobe Photoshop Live To Prank Bus Stop Waiters
Mimicking Cream-Filled Desserts
The Twinkie Bundt Cake Satisfies Your Hostess Brands Cravings
Bejeweled Peppermint Fall Looks
The Schuman 'Mint Chip with Sparkles' Post is Flashy and Fresh
Boozy Mint Cookies
The Mojito Macarons Are Modeled After Sweet Summer Drinks
Affordable Shoe Collections
ShoeDazzle Combines High Fashion with Low Prices
Depressed Single Feline Videos
These Single Kitties Have Some Valentine’s Day Activity Ideas
Edible Christmas Movie Desserts
This 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas Cake' Has a Dangling Max
Funky Fruitcake Hybrids
These Fruitcakes Attempt to Re-Invent the Traditional Holiday Dessert
Zoetrope Animation Cakes
Phytopage by Alexandre Dubosc Puts on a Delightful Performance
Damaged Meth Dealer Desserts
Breaking Bad Cakes are Gruesomely Sweet Concoctions
DIY Fox Desserts
This Buttercream Frosted Cake was Made by Baker Lyndsay Sung
Sci-fi Mashup Plays
The William Shakespeare Star Wars Plays Feature Ironic Star Wars Characters
Delectable Sushi Flash Drives
These Sushi USB Drives Will Please Any Maki Lover
Animal Skull Wedding Cakes
This Death by Chocolate Cake is Deliciously Gruesome
Chocolaty Peanut Cheesecakes
The 'Gimme Some Oven' Reese's Dessert is Sinfully Scrumptious
GingerNog Holiday Hybrid Desserts
The Mini Eggnog Cheesecake Brings All Holiday Favorites Together
Sci-Fi Themed Sushi
This Ewok-Shaped Star Wars Sushi Puts a Delicious Twist on an Iconic Franchise
Striking Matchbox Branding
The Strike Matchbox by Shane Schneck Focuses on the Abrasive Side
Scrumptious Cookie Pancakes
This Minimalist Baker Breakfast Meal Uses the Classic Oreo
Rich Cocoa Planter Desserts
Enjoy Gardening With the Potted Espresso & Salted Caramel Mud Cakes
Easter Egg Nail Tutorials
The Cupcakes and Cashmere Parted Pastel Manicure is Dainty
Mythical Candy Shakers
The Unicorn Rainbow Sprinkles Dispenser is a Sweet Treat
Stuffed Pasta-Inspired Desserts
Red Velvet Ravioli is a New Twist on an Italian Staple
Mismatched Undead Lip-Sync Clips
Bad Lip Reading Releases a Walking Dead Spoof
Chandelier Wedding Cakes
Kaley Cuoco’s Hanging Six-Tiered Wedding Cake is Topsy Turvy
Hybrid Cocoa Confections
These Valentine Brownie Cupcakes Will Make Your Mouth Water
Animated Wedding Desserts
This Donkey Kong Wedding Cake from Meals For Reals is Animated
Cake-Inspired Cabinet Attachments
These Cupcake Drawer Knobs Would Look Darling in a Child’s
Custom Iconic Cartoon Cases
These Adventure Time Cases by TiffyyyCuppyCake Look Delicious
Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
This 'Kitchen Treaty' Baked Goody is Brimming with Summer Fruit
Sweet-Savory Snack Tutorials
The Homemade Cheez-Its Work in Diverse Flavors
Politely Cunning Cake Platters
Never Fight Over the Last Slice with the Etiquette Piece Cake Plate
Bejeweled Celebratory Desserts
The Coconut Cream Birthday Cake is Adorned
Undead Lover Shooting Targets
The Ex by Zombie Industries is Controversial and Violent
Burger-Made Birthday Pizzas
Epic Meal Time Celebrates 2 Years with a Deep Dish Fastfood Pizza
Sushi-Shaped Donuts
These Sushi Food-Shaped Donut Treats are a Rare Food Fusion
Sweet Sprouting Desserts
The Cereal A Sweet Root Cake Incorporates Green Foliage
Ridiculously Enormous Stacked Burgers
The Triple Triple is One of the World's Biggest Hamburgers
Life-Size Wedding Dress Desserts
The Bridal Gown Wedding Cake Would Show Up Any Bride
DIY Candy-Dispensing Robots
These Quirky Robots make the Perfect DIY Valentine Gifts for Children
Death-Combatting Couple Cakes
Marriage Beats the Gruesome Undead in the Zombie Wedding Cake
Zombie Baking Accessories
These Undead Fred Cookie Cutters Make For a Spooky Snack
Botanical Bottle Birthday Cakes
This Floral Birthday Cake Contains Bottles of Vibrant Flowers
Turkey-Caked Thanksgiving Recipes
This Leftover Turkey Recipe Gives Some Saltiness to Your Sweets
DIY Pancake Pizzas
The Pancake Pizza Recipe is a Delicious Dish for Any Meal of the Day
Metallic Superhero Cakes
This Korean Iron Man Cake Fights Evil and Looks Delicious
Massive Macaron Cakes
The Westin St. Francis Pays Tribute to the Parisian Confection in a Big Way
Creative Easel Treats
The 'What's New, Cupcake?" Dish is Artistically-minded and Sweet
DIY Savory Gumbo Cupcakes
Fat Tuesday Meets Mardi Gras with This Gumbo Cupcake Recipe
Matrimonial Dairy Desserts
The Cheese Wedding Cake Has Been Made by the Fairview Cheesery
Confectionery Quinoa Recipes
These Bittersweet Chocolate Cupcakes Are Made With Health in Mind
Grotesque Movie Monster Cakes
This Birthday Cake was Modeled After a Movie Monster From The Thing
DIY Bunny Cupcake Kits
This Simple Kit Will Add Some Hop to Your Cupcake Making
Sandwich Cake Molds
Cakewich Molds Turn the Classic Peanut Butter and Jelly into Starchy Desserts
Tiered Hamburger Desserts
The Cheeseburger Wedding Cake is a Giant Mountain of Deliciousness
Scrumptious Space Station Cakes
This Geeky Wedding Cake From Charm City Cakes is Sure to Please
Ultimate Cinema Snacks
The Movie Theater Popcorn Cake is Similar to a Rice Krispies Treat
Galactic Chocolate Treats
These Star Wars-Themed Pocky Treats are Shaped Like Lightsabers
Undead Street Stunt Films
Zombie Parkour is an Action-Packed and Gruesome Free Running Video
Boston Cream Donut Cupcakes
These Cupcakes are a Hybrid Version of the Famous Boston Cream Donut
Marriage Equality Cakes
The Inside of This Red Velvet Cake Looks Like the Equality Sign
Teetering Teacup Confections
The Alice in Wonderland Wedding Cake Would Make Lewis Carroll Proud
Undead Seasoning Dispensers
The Zombie Salt and Pepper Shakers are Perfect for Horror Fanatics