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40 Wintry Wedding Cakes for a Snow Bride

LifestylePublished Dec 7, 2018
By Ashley Austrew
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Summer and fall are the traditional seasons for getting married, and it's really not hard to see why. Couples love taking their gorgeous wedding photos in stunning fields of wildflowers or with a backdrop of colorful gold and red leaves. Plus, fall and summer weddings often lend themselves to pretty cakes with fresh flowers or adorable woodland themes. Spring is another favorite for weddings, when everything is just starting to bloom. But there's another season that makes for stunning wedding decor, dreamy decorations, and fabulous cakes -- one that's often overlooked. Everything looks prettier when it snows, so why not turn a wedding into a winter wonderland?

Winter weddings are spectacular because they are so versatile. In December, winter weddings can take on a homey holiday vibe. In January or February, they can showcase the delicate beauty of ice and snow. Winter weddings have dramatic colors, sparkle, charm, and it's possible to make almost any color scheme work.

The centerpiece of every winter wedding -- and let's be honest, of pretty much any wedding ever -- is the wedding cake. Wedding cakes are a chance for couples to show off their creativity, style, and taste. They can be minimalist and understated or bold, bright, and over the top. Wedding cakes are as unique as the couples themselves, and there's seemingly no limit to the incredible feats bakers can pull off while designing and making them. Here, we've gathered 40 incredible examples of the most elegant and beautiful winter wedding cakes. From rustic and traditional to colorful and chic, there's a perfect wedding cake on this list for every kind of winter bride and groom.

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Rustic Winter Wedding Cake
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Rustic Winter Wedding Cake

A rustic tree cake adds a little warmth to a snowy winter wedding theme. The couple's initials in a little heart are also an adorable touch.

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Misty Gray Wedding Cake
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Misty Gray Wedding Cake

This cake looks like New Year's Eve and a snowy day, rolled into one. It's a good fit for a holiday wedding or any winter theme.

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Poinsettia Wedding Cake
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Poinsettia Wedding Cake

Poinsettias are a classic Christmas staple, but they're also stunning against a snowy white backdrop for a winter wedding.

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Love Is... Wedding Cake
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Love Is... Wedding Cake

This cake incorporates the sweet couple from the popular "Love Is..." comics, and that icy blue is a perfect match for white snowflakes.

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White & Silver Wedding Cake
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White & Silver Wedding Cake

This cake would be stunning at any time of year, but it's an especially perfect match for a wondrous winter wedding day.

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Winter Colors Wedding Cake
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Winter Colors Wedding Cake

Winter doesn't have to mean white cake. This cake looks like the Northern Lights reflecting on ice.

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Penguin Love Wedding Cake
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Penguin Love Wedding Cake

Adorable penguin cake toppers take this winter wedding cake from pretty to must-have.

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Snow Dust Wedding Cake
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Snow Dust Wedding Cake

A light dusting of sugar snow is all it takes to make this "naked" wedding cake look like a stunning ode to December.

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Gold Sequin Wedding Cake
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Gold Sequin Wedding Cake

Gold sequins bring out the glamorous side of winter. If this cake were a dress, it'd be the talk of any winter party.

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Ruffled Icing Wedding Cake
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Ruffled Icing Wedding Cake

The ruffled icing trend is a perfect match for crisp snowflakes on this winter wedding cake.

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Jolly Red Wedding Cake
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Jolly Red Wedding Cake

Red makes the perfect backdrop for gorgeous snowflakes and piping work on this holiday-themed cake.

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Evergreens Wedding Cake
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Evergreens Wedding Cake

Adding some traditional winter foliage to a simple white cake creates a winter look that is simply stunning.

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Gingerbread Wedding Cake
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Gingerbread Wedding Cake

Gingerbread houses aren't just for Christmas. They're the perfect way to add an edible winter vibe to a gorgeous cake.

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Violet Snowflake Wedding Cake
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Violet Snowflake Wedding Cake

Violet may seem like an uncommon choice for a winter cake, but as this cake proves, it totally works.

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Chocolate Bark Wedding Cake
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Chocolate Bark Wedding Cake

Three different kinds of chocolate mimic the look of tree bark on this elegant winter wedding cake, and we love the pine cones on top.

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Tree Wedding Cake
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Tree Wedding Cake

For a wedding that takes place near Christmas, this nod to a Christmas tree could be the perfect fit.

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Woodland Wedding Cake
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Woodland Wedding Cake

Woodland creatures aren't just for fall. These snowy foxes add the perfect touch to this adorable cake.

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Winter Pines Wedding Cake
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Winter Pines Wedding Cake

Stunning pine trees painted in icing are a simple way to create a winter forest theme that leaves guests in awe.

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White & Gold Wedding Cake
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White & Gold Wedding Cake

White and gold are classic colors that can be matched to any wedding, but the pine trees on this cake make it unmistakably snowy.

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Pine Cone Wedding Cake
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Pine Cone Wedding Cake

Pine cones are the perfect accessory to add character and interest to a stunning white winter wedding cake.

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Winter Summit Wedding Cake
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Winter Summit Wedding Cake

There are few things more beautiful than snowy mountains, and this cake uses that imagery in the perfect way.

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Navy Blue Sparkle Cake
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Navy Blue Sparkle Cake

The sparkle of this cake will put the "wonder" in any winter wonderland theme, especially if the reception happens at night.

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Geometric Snowflake Wedding Cake
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Geometric Snowflake Wedding Cake

Geometric snowflakes put a modern twist on the classic snowflake cakes and make this option even more chic.

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Woodsy Winter Wedding Cake
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Woodsy Winter Wedding Cake

Snowy trees are stunning, and that's why it makes total sense that so many brides might crave a woodsy winter cake.

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White & Blue Winter Cake
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White & Blue Winter Cake

Elegant shades of white, blue, and silver complement an elegant winter theme without being too bold.

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Cable Knit Wedding Cake
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Cable Knit Wedding Cake

The texture of this cable-knit sweater wedding cake is sure to wow guests. It's almost too pretty to eat!

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Birch Bark Wedding Cake
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Birch Bark Wedding Cake

The baker of this cake perfectly recreated the texture of birch bark, and the pine cones and sprigs of evergreen make it feel like a January walk through the forest.

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Crystal Wedding Cake
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Crystal Wedding Cake

Delicate crystals conjure the image of ice and snow on this stunning snowflake cake.

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Topsy Turvy Ornament Cake
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Topsy Turvy Ornament Cake

The topsy-turvy cake gets a makeover with this wintry white and silver masterpiece that incorporates ornaments without looking strictly like Christmas.

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Winter Ice Wedding Cake
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Winter Ice Wedding Cake

Elsa from Frozen could have created this wedding cake that looks like an icy blast, in the best possible way.

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Winter Wonderland Cake
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Winter Wonderland Cake

A snowy mountain village adorns this winter wonderland cake, and the snowman toppers are the perfect finishing touch.

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Winter in the City Cake
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Winter in the City Cake

Take a trip through New York City with this elegant sleigh ride cake that captures everything that's wonderful about a Christmas in the city.

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Snowy Penguin Wedding Cake
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Snowy Penguin Wedding Cake

This penguin cake uses white and gray to create a snowy winter scene that will wow every guest.

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Rose Wedding Cake
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Rose Wedding Cake

The understated silvery color of this cake is a perfect paired with the elegant rose details. Those are edible roses, by the way. Incredible!

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Mountain Top Wedding Cake
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Mountain Top Wedding Cake

This statuesque wedding cake features gorgeous snowy mountains and it almost tall enough to be mistaken for a mountain itself.

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Peppermint Wedding Cake
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Peppermint Wedding Cake

With swirly candy cane accents, this cake screams winter wedding and looks like a wonderland all on its own.

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Teal Winter Wedding Cake
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Teal Winter Wedding Cake

This cake experiments with color, and it totally pays off. The rich teal is the perfect match for these frosted wintry pine cones.

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Reindeer Wedding Cake
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Reindeer Wedding Cake

Reindeer aren't just symbols of Christmas, and this reindeer topper looks regal as can be atop this stunning winter cake.

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Snowy Tree Wedding Cake
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Snowy Tree Wedding Cake

This cake looks like something out of an enchanted forest. The colors are stunning, and they're a nice departure from the typical white.

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Winter Castle Cake
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Winter Castle Cake

This incredible castle cake was inspired by Disney. It's the perfect blend of seasonal and magical.

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