Wedding is your day, so you can break the common rules and make it your own way! Lately it began popular to arrange non-traditional weddings and there’re many ideas around the web how to do that. And if you aren’t happy with those proper white tiered wedding cakes, that’s more than fine! Besides, they’re really expensive. We have some alternative wedding cake ideas that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. From the loveliest macaroons to homemade pies, from cake pops to delicious donuts, these ideas are here to inspire you and even prompt how to save some cash in your pocket.
Waffle Wedding Cakes
Waffles are delicious! You can get a lovely waffle stack decorated with blooms and greenery or even go for a waffle wedding cake with whipped cream, blooms, fresh berries and fruits – it’s an amazing idea for a brunch wedding, and for spring and summer celebrations when you want some light desserts.
a cardamom waffle wedding cake with caramel, figs, fall berries and mint is a fantastic dessert
serving choco tacos will be a fun and whimsy option, and your dessert will brign a strong party feel
a waffle wedding cake topped with strawberries and blueberries is a cute and delicious idea
a small yet lovely waffle wedding cake with cream and some raspberries and pink blooms on top is amazing
a small yet cute waffle wedding cake with pink and coral blooms, foliage and kumquats for a spring wedding
a small yet very tasty waffle wedding cake with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries plus a glitter topper
a small waffle wedding cake with yellow and pink blooms and greenery for a bright summer wedding
a delicious waffle wedding cake with blackberries, cream and a large pink peony on top for a summer wedding
a waffle wedding cake with meringues and pink and burgundy blooms on top for a fall boho wedding
a waffle wedding cake with fresh berries and fresh blooms on top is ideal for a brunch wedding
Bundt Wedding Cakes
A bundt cake is a more casual and relaxed solution than a usual wedding cake, it’s a nice piece not only for Christmas weddings but also for any other ones, especially for modern and boho celebrations. Top it with drizzle, with fresh berries and delicious fruit and add a fun calligraphy topper, and voila!
a beautiful bundt wedding cake with creamy drip, fresh blooms on top is a great idea for spring and summer
mini chocolate bundt cakes with chocolate drip and fresh berries on top are adorable for a wedding, they look and taste delicious
a chocolate bundt wedding cake with chocolate drip, gold leaf, fresh cherries, meringues and beads is a lovely and glam idea
a traditional bundt wedding cake with white chocolate dripping, evergreens, pinecones and sugar powder to imitate snow
bundt wedding cakes are very cozy, homey and cool, you can easily DIY some for your wedding
a three-tier bundt cake cake with white and pink blooms and greenery is a very pretty idea
a stand with bundt cakes of various kinds is a very tasty idea with a homey feel
a chocolate wreath wedding cake with chocolate drip, evergreens and raspberries for a Christmas wedding
a two-tier bundt wedding cake with creamy drip, white blooms and greenery and a gold calligraphy topper
a bundt wedding cake with peachy and orange blooms, greenery and a lovely banner topper for a summer wedding
a bundt wedding cake filled with whipped cream, with bold blooms and fresh berries is a fab idea for a summer wedding and can be used for a fall one, too
a two-tier bundt wedding cake with creamy drip, blush blooms and thistles on top is a stunning idea for spring or summer
a three-tier bundt wedding cake with white and deep purple blooms and greenery is a beautiful idea for a relaxed wedding
a relaxed two-tier bundt wedding cake with creamy drip, baby's breath and mauve hydrangeas and a banner topper
Pancake And Crepe Wedding Cakes
Pancakes and crepes are so mouth-watering that I can’t help eating them for breakfast pretty oftne. If you are like me and love them, you may opt for a pancake or crepe wedding cake and top it with honey, berries and even bacon and eggs for a breakfast or brunch wedding.
a beautiful crepe wedding cake with lavender cream, white, lilac, burgundy blooms and greenery and fruit slices is chic
a chic and simple crepe wedding cake with sugar powder, greenery and white blooms on top is a great idea for a woodland wedding
a crepe wedding cake with lots of fresh berries and a wire cake topper is a fantastic idea for a summer wedding
a delicious caramel crepe wedding cake with fresh strawberries and white flowers for a summer wedding
a pancake wedding cake with fresh berries and sugar powder is a cool solution for a rustic wedding
a pancake wedding cake with drip and fresh berries is a delicious alternative to a usual wedding cake
a pancake wedding cake with caramel, candy pebbles, greenery and bread with nuts is a lovely idea for a rustic wedding
a pancake wedding cake with fresh flowers and fruits and sugar powder is a lovely idea for a brunch wedding
a crepe wedding cake with berry cream and fresh berries and blooms on top feels very summer-like
a crepe wedding cake with berry sauce and fresh berries and fruit on top is a lovely idea for a decadent fall wedding
a pancake wedding cake with whipped cream, fresh berries and herbs is a gorgeous idea for a summer wedding
Homemade Wedding Pies
Homemade pies are extremely delicious, and they can be a nice alternative to a usual wedding cake, they will fit a boho or a rustic wedding. Besides, you can make some yourself – go for various fillings and make everyone happy! Mini pies will be also great, if you prefer bite-size desserts.
a crepe wedding cake with cream and fresh fruit slices and greenery on top is a gorgeous idea for a relaxed summer wedding
a handmade berry pie topped with pink blooms and a gold glitter calligraphy topper is a lovely idea
several different berry pies will make eveyone feel cozy and homey, ideal for a rustic or just relaxed wedding
mini pies are no less cozy and homey than large ones, please your guests with a whole assortment of them
a simple homemade pie with cute toppers is a cozy alternative to a usual wedding cake
homemade pies will make everyone happy, and your family can help making them, so they won't cost a lot
make a tower of traditional for Christmas mince pies with cookie leaves and adorn the tower with real foliage
an assortment of homemade pies is a lovely idea for a wedding, you can substitute a usual wedding cake
Brownie Stacks
Brownies are everybody’s love and if you are looking for a really budget-friendly wedding dessert, this is it. A brownie stack topped with honey, flowers, berries and caramel will be a great idea and you won’t have to cut it! More than that, you can make such a stack yourself making sure that it’s your favorite taste.
mini berry pies with hearts on top are adorable for a wedding, they taste good and look cute
round brownies with calligraphy are a great and very stylish alternative to a usual wedding cake
a brownie stack decorated with greenery and thistles is a gorgeous and very casual alternative to a usual wedding cake
a lovely brownie stack topped with fresh berries, figs, kiwis, some greenery is a gorgeous solution for many relaxed weddings
a brownie wedding cake decorated with greenery, coral and white blooms placed on a tree slice is a timeless idea for a rustic wedding
a brownie wedding cake on a clear stand, with neutral blooms, strawberries, a calligraphy cake topper and little toppers on each tier
a bold and catchy brownie stack with fresh berries, greenery and thistles plus a blue cake topper is amazing for a boho wedding
a brownie wedding cake topped with fresh raspberries and with a gold calligraphy cake topper is a sophisticated solution
a stack of heart-shaped brownies topped with a neon heart is a perfect solution for a modern wedding with a casual or more relaxed feel
a delicious brownie wedding cake topped with fresh berries and some fronds is a great idea for a relaxed and fun wedding
a small and tasty-looking brownie stack with fresh berries is a simple and lovely alternative to a usual wedding cake
a lovely brownie stack topped with sugar powder and fresh strawberries is a cute idea that looks delicious
a large tree slice with brownies, pink flower petals, baby's breath and greenery on top is a cool idea for a rustic wedding
a stack of brownies decorated with chamomiles, fresh strawberries and hearts is a cool rustic wedding idea that loosk super cute
Macarons And Macaron Towers
Macarons and macaron towers are an exquisite alternative to a usual wedding cake. They come in various tastes, colors and detailing, they can be even hand painted. Macarons can be given as wedding favors, too.
a small and cool brownie stack topped with chocolate strawberries is a cool solution for a rustic or casual wedding
a pastel macaron tower is another cool alternative to a usual wedding cake, it's very elegant and refined
a blush macaron tower with greenery is a cool and pretty idea for a spring or summer wedding, it looks chic and elegant
an exquisite macaron tower with neutral macarons and blush and white blooms and greenery is a very cool solution
Pavlova And Meringue Wedding Cakes
If you like meringue, stick to a meringue tower or even a pavlova wedding cake. It’s much cheaper than a usual one and can be topped with amazing flowers, fruits and berries for a lovely look and a more delicious taste.
a lovely Valentine wedding cake of blush macarons, meringues and pink roses is gorgeous
a blush pavlova wreath topped with whipped cream, chocolate drip, chocolate sticks and cherries is a lovely idea for a summer or fall wedding
a catchy pavlova wedding cake topped with fresh fruits and berries, some blooms and nuts is fantastic
a Christmas pavlova wedding cake or wreath with whipped cream, cranberries and herbs plus drip is a gorgeous idea for a winter or Christmas wedding
a clear acrylic stand with meringues of various colors is a cool and creative alternative to a usual wedding cake
a marshmallowy pavlova wedding cake topped with berries poached in hibiscus and spices is a decadent wedding dessert idea for a fall wedding
a meringue wedding cake topped with pink roses and fresh raspberries is a stylish idea for a summer wedding, it looks amazing
a pavlova wedding cake topped with fresh figs, berries and litle blooms and with berry drip is amazing for a summer wedding
a pavlova wedding cake topped with fresh figs, berries and pomegranate, with berry drip is a delicious idea for a fall wedding
a summer berry pavlova is a delicious substitute for a usual wedding cake, and it looks gorgeous
a summer-inspired pavlova wedding cake topped with fresh peaches, with cherry drip, neutral blooms is a veyr mouth-watering idea
a vegan black forest pavlova meringue cake is a beautifully crispy, fluffy and sweet cake for summer filled with cream, chocolate and cherries
a vegan layered pavlova with coconut cream cleverly uses aquafaba to create the perfect meringue base, topped with fresh fruit
a pavlova wedding cake with pistachios, berry cointreau and fresh strawberries and raspberries and greenery
Wedding Donuts
Donuts seem to have conquered the wedding dessert world, and even if you are having a usual cake, you can add a donut stand or a trendy wall with donuts, which can also substitute a cake if you want. Go for various glazings and toppings and make your guests pleased!
a pavlova wedding cake with colorful petals, bright berries and a letter topper is a lovely idea for a bright boho wedding
a stand with glazed donuts isn't only a budget-friendly but also a trendy idea today - who needs a cake when we can have donuts
a creative wooden stand with an assortment of glazed donuts for a rustic or woodland wedding
a whole tower of delicious caramel and chocolate donuts with a calligraphy topper and white blooms is wow
a fantastic vegan gingerbread donut with rich, deep flavors of ginger and molasses and glazing and colorful funfetti is a lovely idea for a wedding
a fresh boxwood garland and calligraphy letters for highlighting the donut wall
a colorful glazed donut tower in boho style will be a nice alternative to a usual wedding cake, and it's delicious
a tower with holders and delicious glazed donuts plus a heart topper is a cool idea for a wedding
a lovely, cute and whimsy pink glazed donut mini wedding cake decorated with yellow and fuchsia blooms for a bold wedding
a lovely stand with glazed donuts and macarons, with baby's breath and a calligraphy topper is a cool alternative to a wedding cake
a chic framed donut wall with lush greenery and blooms looks liek a tasty artwork
a stack of glazed donuts topped with foliage and fresh roses is a gorgeous idea for a relaxed and fun wedding
Wedding Cheesecakes
A cheesecake is a lovely alernative wedding dessert for those who don’t like much sugar. Go for a single cheesecake or mini pieces topped with herbs, berries and fruit, and that will be amazing! You can make cheesecakes yourself saving even more money.
a wedding donut wall with purple marble donuts, with purple blooms and greenery is a super trendy and edgy idea
a black currant ombré cheesecake topped with fersh currant and blackberries is a decadent dessert that will make you excited
a cherry blossom bite size cheesecake with a fresh strawberry piece on top for a summer or spring wedding
a classic cheesecake topped with gilded blackberries is a yummy dessert that always works for a fall wedding
an assortment of mini cheesecakes with fresh berries and berry slices, salted caramel and mini chocolate bites
mini raspberry swirl cheesecakes with fresh berries and leaves on top are super tasty
a dark chocolate raspberry cheesecake with a creamy, dark chocolate crust, topped with raspberry sauce, fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings
a two-stacked cheesecake topped with flowers and berries looks cute and absolutely delicious and adorable
mini cheesecakes with fresh raspberries and blueberries are great for a modern wedding
mini blackberry swirl cheesecakes topped with blackberries and mint are perfect for a fall wedding
mini blackberry cheesecake tarts with walnut crust are delicious and adorable for a modern wedding
bite-size cheesecakes with chocolate and Ferrero Rocher on top is a delicious and out-of-the-box combo
mini raspberry cheesecakes with fresh berries on top are super cool and look super cute
delicious mini cheesecakes with fresh strawberries, mint, meringues are amazing, go for a whole assortment
mini cheesecakes topped with chocolate and with fresh strawberries are very tasty and feature a classic taste
mini strawberry cheesecakes with cream and berries on top look cute, sweet and nice
Cinnamon Rolls
Love cinnamon rolls and buns? Stick to a cinnamon roll wedding cake and it will be a very unusual and very relaxed wedding dessert that will definitely make you stand out.
mini cheesecakes with fresh blackberries, raspberries and blueberries plus mint on top for a summer wedding
a cinnamon roll wedding cake with caramel shards and caramel drip is a fantastic option instead of a usual cake
a very simple and cool cinnamon roll wedding cake with white frosting is a lovely alternative to a usual wedding cake
a cinnamon roll wedding cake with multiple tiers, white icing and little plywood toppers shaped as birds
a cinnamon roll wedidng cake - stacked cinnamon buns and white icing for a relaxed and cool wedding
Cheese Wheel Wedding Cakes
No sugar for you? Then try cheese! Cheese wheel wedding cakes won’t break the bank and you can compose one yourself: just take the wheels of cheese you like and voila. Add toppers to show which type of cheese where.
a holder with lots of cinnamon buns is a lovely alternative to a usual wedding cake and will be great for both small and large weddings
a cheese wheel tower topped with berries and fruit is a lovely idea for a vineyard wedding, it's an alternative to a traditional sweet wedding cake
a lovely cheese stack wedding cake with foliage, blush and bold pink blooms plus a yarn heart topper is amazing for your wedding
stacked cheese topped wiht pistachios, blackberries and honeycombs is a lovely idea for a wedding, instead of a real wedding cake
a cheese wheel cake decorated with onions and fresh blooms is a cool substitute for those who don't like sweets
a cheese wheel wedding cake decorated with fresh grapes and greenery will be a nice pair for a glass of wine
Other Ideas
What other ideas to try? Cannoli towers, cupcakes, cookie cakes, sundae and ice cream cakes and many others – it depends on your taste and what you like, get inspired!
a small cheese wheel wedding cake topped with blackberries, white blooms and honey combs is a lovely idea for a summer or fall wedding
a krispie rice weddig cake with a creamy top, herbs and chic gold deer toppers for a woodland wedding
a krispie rice wedding cake with fresh figs and greenery plus a cute wooden topper is a chic rustic piece
colorful hand painted macarons like these ones will do amazing wedding favors or an alternative to a wedding cake
delicious gingerbread cupcakes with marshmallows, cinnamon sticks and gingerbread person toppers are amazing
fantastic gingerbread cupcakes topped with delicious cream cheese frosting and mini homemade gingerbread cookies are idea for a winter wedding
gingerbread cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting and some sugared cranberries on top
gingerbread cupcakes with creamy mascarpone frosting, rosemary and a gingerbread man on top
individual naked wedding cakes with cranberry jam, chocolate dripping, cranberries and holly leaves on top
mini bundt wedding cakes with glazing and stars and beads are lovely desserts for a small wedding
super creative succulent and flower wedding cupcakes are an adorable alternative to a usual wedding cake
super delicate and chic lilac glaze donuts with gold foil are amazing for any wedding, especially for spring or summer one
a krispy rice wedding cake topped with fresh berries and fruits and decorated with lilac ribbons
a naked wedding cake decorated with berries and fresh roses is a very romantic idea for a wedding
a wedding cake composed of various pieces of krispy rice with colorful toppers looks fun and costs cheap
a kransekake wedding cake is traditional for Iceland and Norway and looks really unique
a fun and cozy churros wedding cake topped with fresh blooms is a tasty idea, add some dips around
a delicious wedding cake made of large cookies and cream plus some blooms on top is totally non-traditional
a croquembouche topped with caramel and with fresh white blooms is a refined idea
puff pastry with fresh berries and fresh blooms is a cool and relaxed dessert idea for summer
a cannoli tower is a popular idea for weddings, decorate it with fresh blooms and fresh berries
glazed chocolate is another cool idea to substitute a wedding cake - not everyone likes cakes but everyone likes chocolate
a stand with souffles, creme brulees, chocolate and tartlets is a modern and fresh idea to substitute your cake
black and white cake pops covered with chocolate is an elegant and delicious dessert idea
cake pops with creamy decor is a cute, simple and tasty idea that won't break the budget
an ice cream cone wedding cake with various kind sof ice cream is a very refreshing idea for a summer wedding
a wedding cake composed of Oreo cookies is a creative and tasty idea for any wedding
a cake-inspired stand with cotton candy will be a unique alternative with a strong party feel
a fun ice cream sundae wedding cake topped with cherries for true ice cream lovers
a wedding cake composed of cookies and whipped cream plus some fresh fruits on top
an assortment of cake pops on a stand is a great idea to substitute a usual wedding cake
an ombre wedding cake of cake pops is a fresh and unusual alternative to a usual wedding cake