Single-layer wedding cake
Single wedding cake tiers are what is trending these days.
And I hope they are here to stay.
If not, then this is one wedding trend that needs to come back.
Just go on Pinterest and look up “simple wedding cake small one-tier!”
You will be flooded with single-layer cake ideas for your wedding.
We are a firm believer that less is definitely more!
Opting for simple but pretty things is the way to go in most cases and these elegant wedding cake trends for brides are definitely the new way to go.
And let me say that small wedding cakes don’t have to be simple in any way as you will see below.
If simple is what you want, that’s fine too, but otherwise, you can have an amazing design even on single wedding cake tiers!
Whether you’re imagining one cake for cutting or individual mini cakes for each of your wedding guests, there are some glorious bakes that are perfect for a more intimate reception.
Photography: Megan Robinson Photography / Cake And Desserts: Flour & Flourish!
Out are the days that brides wanted huge, traditional wedding cakes that were over 4-6 feet tall or even fruit cakes.
Those are done and gone.
Now everyone is looking for a simple, yet clean wedding cake designs with a huge statement floral piece on them.
Even adding a simple cake topper will give it the finished look that it deserves.
As a result, this style gives it a soft, pretty minimalist look that everyone will simply fall in love with.
Remember not everyone eats cake anymore with the venue providing your guests with desserts as part of the course, and with the new traditions of candy buffets or dessert bars at weddings.
So keep the actual wedding cake simple.
Are you excited about 1 tier wedding cakes?
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What is a one-tier cake?
Most traditional wedding cakes have two or three layers on them to help feed everyone at the wedding.
In fact, you had to have at least more than one tier of cake as the top layer were usually saved for the bride and groom to eat on their 1 year wedding anniversary.
I doubt anyone does that anymore.
I got married last year and I definitely did not want to take any cake back home with me.
To make your single-tier wedding cake look even better, ensure you get yourself some awesome cake stands!
Check out this one!
If you are a fan of single-tier wedding cakes, you will love our ideas today.
Single Wedding Cake Ideas
A wedding cake doesn’t need multiple tiers like before to make a statement.
We have come up with over 10 examples of small one-tier wedding cake ideas to help you pick a design for your own wedding cake.
Single Wedding Cakes With Flowers
Photography: Paula O’Hara / Cakes: Gift Cakes
Photographer: Allen Tsai Photography / Cake: Sugar Bee Sweets
/Flowers: Kate Foley Designs
Cake by Sweet Bloom Cakes via Sweet Style {Leanne Ambrogio for Sweet Style}
Cake by Maggie Austin Cake
A Bake Shop, Photo by Rachel Solomon VIA Style Me Pretty
One tier wedding cake with accessories
If you don’t flower on your cake because you are trying to save some money, you can opt to just accessories with cake toppers.
Here are a few elegant single-layer cake ideas with cool accessories.
If you do get a single tier wedding cake, make sure it gets beautifully decorated to ensure it stands out.
Photography: Madelyn Holmes Photographics / Cake: Hey Sugar. Cakes by Ayden
Beverly’s Best Bakery, Photography ~ Valentina Glidden Photography via Ruffled!
Image via betteroffwed.co
Single wedding cake tiers with fruit or food
Cake by Ivory Layers Cakery
Photo by Natashia Nicole Photography
Photography: Kira Nicole Photography / Kait Bailey Photography – Wedding Cake: Flavor Cupcakery
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