Top Wedding Cake Trends for a Beach Wedding

When you're busy planning your beach wedding, don't overlook the creative options for your wedding cake! A beach wedding is one of the most popular trends for brides-to-be, and taking the entire ceremony outside offers many benefits--and plenty of gorgeous photo opportunities! A beach wedding with a wedding cake setup outside is the perfect way to match your dress and decorations; make sure yours is an unforgettable masterpiece with any of the season's top wedding cake trends for beach weddings:

Chocolate Dolphins: a unique addition to any basic white wedding cake, chocolate dolphins add a touch of the sea and can be part of an entire marine theme with mermaids and seashells as well. Miniature chocolate dolphins are molded out of fresh chocolate and can be added to smaller cakes for individual presents for guests too!

Miniature Palm Trees: A simple way to add to your island vibe, miniature palm trees can be added around the base of your wedding cake, or used to cover the cake with simple designs. You can avoid a kitschy Hawaiian look by choosing exotic palm tree outlines and plants instead.

Cupcake Towers: These continue to be a popular trend for wedding cakes this year, and you can add an outdoorsy spin with tropical flowers and other accents. Some couples choose entire cakes made out of cupcakes, while others choose to decorate only the tops and sides of a tiered cake with these miniature treats. Cupcakes give you plenty of flexibility, and you can create a stunning centerpiece with a few tropical touches!

Seaside Treats: From glittering mermaids to outlines of seahorses, look for seaside accents that add a nautical touch to a simple wedding cake. Choosing a pastel blue or aqua-colored icing is an easy way to make a beautiful deep-sea presentation; add a few edible chocolate seashells for a fun twist!

Tropical Flowers: Pick out a few native plants of the island or area and deck out the cake with an assortment of tropical flowers. Wedding cake designers can also make edible equivalents of your favorites, so plan ahead and stock up on a few vibrant bouquets.