The longer you spend in the world of weddings the more fascinating it becomes, with all the individual elements you can choose and make your own, there's no end of new ideas and inspirations coming across our desks, and your screens. One such element is Hand Painted Wedding Cakes and honestly we are loving this trend.
It's been around a while and we've seen it popping up in our real weddings time and time again. The reason why? It's a simple and easy decorative idea to jazz up and personalise the plainest of wedding cakes, from pretty florals to contemporary graphics and scripted prints there are lots of choices - just take a look at some of the beauties we've found...
And then get in touch with one of our talented recommended cake bakers to get the look for your own big day.
Hand Painted Cakes with Illustrated Writing
As if wedding cakes couldn't get any sweeter you can customise your cake with hand painted initial illustrations, a scripted quote or even some sweet words that represent you as a couple. These examples are very cute and the perfect way to put your stamp on your wedding cake, don't you think?
Wedding cake with hand painted names by Edible Essence Cake Art
Elise Cakes hand painted calligraphy cake shot by Kristina Adams Photography for 100 Layer Cake
"What is a Marriage" hand painted wedding cake via Whimsical Wonderland Weddings
Cake Arcade "You Will Forever be My Always" hand painted wedding cake shot by We Are Origami via The Wedding Playbook
Frost It Cupcakery hand painted floral and calligraphy cake shot by Anna Delores Photography via Style Me Pretty
Monogram hand painted wedding cake shot by John Shim via Style Me Pretty
The Boutique Bakeshop hand painted "From this Day I choose You" cake shot by Abby Jiu Photography via Weddings Unveiled
Nashville Sweets "I Have Found the One" hand painted cake
Andrea Kargl cake with hand painted Pablo Neruda quote shot byPeaches and Mint via Swooned
Sweet and Saucy Shop "You are Beautiful" hand painted cake shot by Mr. Haack via The Glitter Guide
Frost It Cupcakery "Love" cake shot by Anna Delores Photography via The Southern California Bride
M Cakes E.E Cummins hand painted quote cake shot by Fern Shin
S'more Sweets hand painted couples names wedding cake shot by We Heart Photography
Floral Hand Painted Wedding Cakes
One of the themes we often see in the hand-painted cake trend is intricate flowers. If you're dreaming of a vintage or country garden theme, a hand-painted floral design would fit in perfectly. The perfect way to evoke that summer garden party vibe on the day, just check out these sweet cake designs from delicate and pretty to big and bold!
A Bake Shop colourful hand painted floral cake shot by Erica Velsco Photographers via 100 Layer Cake
Nadia & Co. romantic floral hand painted cake shot by Olive Studio via WedLuxe
Fantasy Frostings framed florals cake shot by Jillian Rose via Wedding Chicks
Jenna Rae Cakes dark hand painted floral cake shot by Josh Dookhie Photography via Style Me Pretty
Laugh Love Cakes bold black handpainted cake shot by Brittany Mahood Photography via Green Wedding Shoes
The Wedding Place Perth black and gold floral cake shot by Natasha Dupreez via The Wedding Playbook
S'more Sweets hand painted grey floral cake shot by Ryan Johnson Photography via Green Wedding Shoes
Nadia & Co. intricate hand painted floral cake
Curtis And Co Cakes green floral hand painted cake shot by CJK Visuals via Style Me Pretty
Cake Central hand painted English Rose wedding cake
Buttercup gold foil & hand painted floral cake shot by Dana Fernandez Photography via 100 Layer Cake
Melissa’s Fine Pastries blue wedding cake with hand painted gold flower shot by Julie Livingston Photography via Coastal Bride
Coco Paloma Desserts delicate hand painted cake shot by Kristen Kilpatrick via The Cake Blog
Sweet Deer Hand Painted Cakes wedding cake shot by Anne Paar Photography via The Perfect Wedding
Nadia & Co garden party inspired hand painted cake shot by Mango Studios via The Wedding Chicks
Artistic & Contemporary Hand Painted Cakes
From the super girly to the highly graphical geometric shapes and more contemporary design are still a favourite among brides. Graphics can be minimal or colourful and both options are the perfect cherry on the top (excuse the pun) at a contemporary wedding.
The beauty of hand painted wedding cakes is that they can be as decorated or as simple as you like, you can also add embellishments like flowers, cake toppers and initial letters to take a simpler painted design to another level.
Cake by Annie watercolour and gold hand painted cake shot by Vasia Han via Vale + Vine
Cake Opera Co. toile inspired hand painted wedding cakes shot by Earl Carter via Martha Stewart Weddings
Earth and Sugar hand painted ballet wedding cake shot by Melanie Gabrielle via Burnetts Boards
Polka dot and rose wedding cake by Cupcake, shot by Momento Cativo via Kara's Party
Oob A La Mode orange hand painted wedding cake shot by Emily Katharine via 100 Layer Cake
Artistic hand painted wedding cake shot by Natalie Bray Photography via Belle the Magazine
Sweet Bakes purple toned watercolour cake via Mod Weddings
Sift Bakehouse naked cake with hand painted tier shot by Ashley Rae & Jessica Q via The Perfect Palette
Nnevie Pie Cakes hand painted balloon cake shot by Frankee Victoria via Love My Dress
Cake by Annie metallic cake with graphic hand painted florals shot by Christine Pienaar Photography via Style Me Pretty
Carries Cakes hand painted nature cake shot by Alyssa Vincent & Claire Marika via Hey Wedding Lady
Caketini bold orange hand painted cake shot by Rachael Koscica Photography via The Perfect Palette
The Dainty Baker hand painted pineapple cake
DIY - Make your Own Hand Painted Cake...
If you're curious about how all this hand painting is done or want to give it a go yourself, this tutorial over on Amelie's House takes you through the process of how she paints cakes freehand using inspiration from images. If you've a talent for drawing this could be a great way to personalise a plain cake.
You can buy plain iced cakes (fondant icing) quite reasonably in high street stores (Marks and Spencer, Tesco etc.), and get edible paints from speciality stores such as Squires Kitchen. All you need then is a brush and a pattern. You can then use your own imagination to draw a pattern or use a stencil to achieve a more polished look. If you're not that confident get in touch with one of our amazing recommended bakers.
From Funfetti & Colour Drip to Metallic or Naked, find lots more beautiful wedding cake inspiration in our dedicated Wedding Cake section.
