WEDDING CAKES TRENDS

Gone are the days of white cake, white icing and a figurine of the couple on top.

"Many couples are taking their cakes to new levels with unique fillings such as caramel apple or cream cheese, while others are making each layer of the cake a different flavor," says Diane Forden, Editor-in-Chief of Bridal Guide Magazine.

"The days of the white cake are over. Brides are opting for cakes with bold colors and abstract shapes," explains Andrea Correale of Elegant Affairs Caterers.

The cupcake wedding cake is also becoming extremely popular. Instead of a fancy, expensive multi-tiered wedding cake, many couples are opting for cupcakes arranged in the shape of a cake. This is a much more affordable alternative to a traditional wedding cake.

Your guests, young and old, will enjoy the cupcakes at your reception. What's fun is that you can get the cupcakes in a variety of flavors.

If you'd like, you can still have a smaller, separate one tier cake used for the cake cutting ceremony