Cake Flowers: How to Decorate Your Wedding Cake with Fresh Blooms

Laura Kuhn
Sep 29
2 min read

Beth’s Flowers shares how to decorate your wedding cake with fresh flowers, from simple accents to dramatic cascades, for a picture-perfect dessert.

Why Flowers Belong on Cakes

Your wedding cake is more than dessert—it’s a centerpiece of your reception. Adding fresh flowers ties the cake into your overall wedding design, creating a stunning (and delicious) focal point. At Beth’s Flowers, we love helping couples transform their cakes into works of art with fresh blooms.

🌸 Simple & Elegant Accents

Sometimes, less is more. A few carefully placed flowers can make your cake unforgettable:

Single blooms like roses, orchids, or peonies on the top tier.
Petals scattered around the base.
Greenery accents like eucalyptus for a natural touch.

✨ Perfect for: Minimalist, modern, or small wedding cakes.

🌺 Cascading Blooms

For a bold statement, try a floral cascade:

Flowers flowing down the side of the cake, like roses or carnations.
Mixed blooms with greenery for movement and texture.
Seasonal flowers for a fresh, cohesive look.

✨ Perfect for: Grand weddings or tall, tiered cakes.

🌿 Floral Crowns & Rings

Encircle your cake with blooms for a romantic effect:

A floral wreath around the base tier.
Mini rings of flowers separating cake layers.
Coordinated blooms matching the bridal bouquet.

✨ Perfect for: Rustic or garden-inspired weddings.

🎨 Match Your Wedding Palette

Your cake flowers should coordinate with your wedding color scheme. Think blush roses for pastel palettes, bold dahlias for jewel tones, or white lilies for a winter wonderland wedding.

❄️ Seasonal Inspiration

Spring: Tulips, daffodils, or lilacs for soft romance.
Summer: Sunflowers, zinnias, or vibrant roses.
Fall: Dahlias, marigolds, or warm-toned chrysanthemums.
Winter: Amaryllis, poinsettias, or white orchids with evergreens.

💡 Safety First

Not all flowers are food-safe, so it’s important to:

Use non-toxic blooms (roses, orchids, violets, pansies).
Wrap stems before inserting them into the cake.
Coordinate with your florist and baker for safe, stunning results.

Beth’s Flowers: Sweet Florals for Your Big Day

From simple accents to dramatic cascades, fresh flowers make wedding cakes truly shine. At Beth’s Flowers, we’ll help you design cake flowers that tie your dessert into the beauty of your big day.

💍 Schedule your Wedding Consultation today, and let us create floral cake décor as sweet as your love.