Feather Accents

Ribbon Buttercream cakes were very popular in 2011.  

Aren't the feathers a fun accent to the flowers? 

Colorful Cake

Beautiful Fresh Flowers can make a cake "pop" with color.  

Buttercream Ribbons

Layers upon layers of buttercream "ribbons" is what gives this cake it's beautiful texture.  

Spray the whole cake with a little pearl dust and you have a gorgeous satin finish. 

(photo courtesy of Swensen Photography)

Coconut Texture

One of my favorite looks. Perfect for any season, but especially cool for winter weddings. 

This cake is covered in large flakes of unsweetened coconut.  

The coconut doesn't affect the taste of the cake (being unsweetened), but gives the cake a wonderful and unique texture. 

Diagonal Buttercream

Textured buttercreams are a great alternative to you fondant haters out there.  

The texture gives buttercream cakes a modern feel.

If you want a perfectly smooth cake, I still recommend fondant. They will always look better.

But if you like the textured look, this is a great option.

Ruffles