Oh, cakes! Gathering together the greatest confections from the year that was is one of my favourite parts of this series, because it always reminds me just how many incredible creations have breezed into SBB HQ over the last twelve months. This year I think we had even more than ever, because wow, narrowing them down was hard! We’ve had tiered cakes and metallic cakes and naked cakes and even a display of cupcakes made to look like succulents that was a breakout on social media. Some have come from real weddings, some from our beautiful styled shoots, but every one of them will inspire you – and if you want to see more amazing cakes, be sure to check out our Pinterest board!
from KERRY & SHANE’S MARSALA ELEGANCE WEDDING
Cake: Plum Tree Cakes | Photography: Genevieve Fundaro | Coordinator: Big Day Event
from JAYNIE & RUDI’S DIY BEACH WEDDING
Photography: Ronel Kruger
Jaynie says: “I was in love with our wedding cake. Both our aunts make amazing cakes, so we asked them to do a combo. The big one had two fishes kissing and each guest got their own tiny wedding cake with tiny fondant succulents and cacti. At the ceremony, each couple also received mint and coral cookies in the form of fish, saying “Two less fish in the sea”.”
from ORGANIC HERITAGE WEDDING INSPIRATION
Cake: So Whipped | Photography: Christy Hosking Photography | Coordinator: Labola Weddings & Events
from LETA & MICHAEL’S ELEGANT AL FRESCO WEDDING
Cake: Liande Wade | Photography: Michelle Du Toit | Coordinator: Two Birds & Jani Greeff
from CELESTE & DEWALD’S ROMANTIC ROSE FARM WEDDING
Cake: Leanne van der Zee & Stella Stroebel | Photography: Jack and Jane Photography | Coordinator: Alet Wessels
Celeste says: “Our wedding cake (naked cake) was one of my favorites. My bridesmaid, Leanne van der Zee, along with her mom, Stella Stroebel, made it for us. I showed her three pics of what I had in mind and she brought the ideas to life perfectly.”
from JANINE & FRANCOIS’ WINTER RUSTIC GLAMOUR WEDDING
Cake: Zelma Oosthuizen | Photography: Karina Conradie Photography
from BRENNA & TOM’S RUSTIC RIVERSIDE WEDDING
Cake: Gourmet Gurus | Photography: Kim Tracey
Brenna says: “Oh my gosh it was GOOOD! We strayed yet again from tradition here and decided to cut the cake and serve it with champagne straight after our ceremony. I LOVE cake and it’s something I always seem to miss at weddings because I’m too busy dancing and enjoying the party by the time it comes around. Since we had cut the cake earlier, for our dessert we decided it was a good idea to have gourmet ice cream served to our guests on the dancefloor so that no one missed out on it. This was a huge hit and everyone loved it!”
from FREEDOM OF THE CITY WEDDING INSPIRATION
Cake: Sugar ‘n Ice | Sweet table: Sweetly Detailed | Photography: Christiaan David | Styling: Blue Olive Events
from SW & GERHARD’S COLOURFUL, GLAMOROUS WEDDING
Cake: Edible Art | Photography: Vizion Photography | Coordinator: Aleit Group
SW says: “The girl who did the dessert table and wedding cake is a genius. I never thought it was possible to put something so elegant and yummy together in a million years on one table. The cake was awesome and the rainbow flag colours we had her put on the inside were cheeky and fun and tasted amazing.”
from DANIELLA & DIETER’S ELEGANT PINK & GOLD WEDDING
Cake: Laura Mitchell Cake Couture | Photography: Tasha Seccombe
from GAUGUIN INSPIRED TROPICAL WEDDING INSPIRATION
Cake: Cakes by Pat | Photography: Gingerale Photography | Styling, flowers & decor: Ninirichi Style Studio | Coordination, concept, vision & planning: Natalie Elliot for Tickled Pink Weddings and Events
from GEOMETRIC VOGUE WEDDING INSPIRATION
Cake: Pippa and Polly Cakery | Photography: Hello Love Photography | Co-ordination: Co-ordination by NadiaM
from BRICK & BLUSH WEDDING INSPIRATION
Photography: Susan du Toit | Styling: Pebble and Lace
from SIANNE & SHANE’S BRIGHT & FESTIVE WINELANDS WEDDING
Cake: The Birdcage | Photography: Claire Thomson Photography
from CANDICE & BYRON’S FLORAL LUXE WEDDING
Cake: Lauren Lee Cake Couture | Photography: Knot Just Pics
from FESTIVAL CHIC BOHO WEDDING INSPIRATION
Cake: So Whipped | Photography: Summertown Pictures | Styling: Oh Happy Day
from A SWARTLAND SONNET WEDDING INSPIRATION
Cake: Nikki Albertyn | Photography: Natural Light Photography
from PANTONE SERENITY & ROSE QUARTZ WEDDING INSPIRATION
Cake: Sweetly Detailed | Photography: Jack & Jane Photography | Styling: Blue Olive Events
from CINNAMON BLUE WEDDING INSPIRATION
Cake: Hey There Cupcake | Photography: Jenna Joseph Photography | Styling: Kelsey Rae Designs
from KATE SPADE WEDDING INSPIRATION
Cake: RooneyGirl BakeShop | Photography: Christine Skari Photography | Styling: JenEvents
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Janine and Francois’ wedding cake was made by Zelma Oosthuizen. Could you please edit it on the photo? It just says “Bride’s friend”.
Thanks for the info Anell! I have updated to include this credit.