Wedding Cakes

We're hungry girls at Here Comes The Guide and one of our very favorite treats is wedding cake! There are so many choices and decisions to make—bridal shower cakes, groom's cakes, cupcakes, wedding cake toppers—it can get overwhelming.

But we're here to help with unique ideas and down-to-earth advice. See fabulous real wedding cakes and check out our wedding cake and cupcake faves on Pinterest.



18 Fetching Wedding Ideas for Dog Lovers

18 Fetching Wedding Ideas for Dog Lovers

We've all seen those precious pictures of puppy ring bearers and Dogs of Honor, but sometimes it's just not possible to include your dog in the actual wedding! If you can't bring your pooch to the party, here are 18 pawsitively awesome ways to incorporate your dog(s) into the big day—without having them physically present.


23 Ways To Infuse LGBTQ+ Pride Throughout Your Wedding

23 Ways To Infuse LGBTQ+ Pride Throughout Your Wedding

Love is love, just like weddings are weddings. But if you're looking to put your LGBTQ+ pride on full display, here are 23 vibrant ways to work it into your big day!


37 Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding

37 Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding

Here are 37 ways to save money on your wedding—without sacrificing style! We list our best cheap wedding ideas so you can have a champagne wedding on a beer budget.


15 Swoon-worthy Small Wedding Ideas

15 Swoon-worthy Small Wedding Ideas

Small weddings provide a bit more wiggle room with the budget, which allows ample opportunity to get creative. To prove it, here's a compilation of swoon-worthy ideas for a small wedding that you'll no doubt want to steal.


9 Gorgeous Garden Wedding Ideas

9 Gorgeous Garden Wedding Ideas

With colorful flowers and verdant foliage as the backdrop, it's no wonder garden weddings are so romantic. To help inspire your botanic vision and make your big day unique to you, here are 9 gorgeous garden wedding ideas.


Spooky-Chic: How To Have A Stylish Halloween Wedding

Spooky-Chic: How To Have A Stylish Halloween Wedding

For the scary movie-loving couple who embraces originality, a wedding that takes place on or around Halloween is the perfect way to indulge your unearthly sensibilities. But gone are the days of taking the theme so literally! Check out these ideas for hosting an elegant Halloween wedding.


The Nuts and Bolts of Planning an Industrial-Chic Wedding

The Nuts and Bolts of Planning an Industrial-Chic Wedding

A throwback to the industrial revolution, this style mixes unrefined structures with sleek, contemporary design. If the industrial-chic style speaks to you, click here for 5 tips on achieving that elegantly edgy look.


Everything You Need To Know About Summer Weddings

Everything You Need To Know About Summer Weddings

School's out, vacations are planned, and awkward tan lines are popping up everywhere. It's summertime! But, before you opt for a summer wedding, read our guide to find out what's in season, what's in vogue, and what to take into consideration.


Everything You Need To Know About Spring Weddings

Everything You Need To Know About Spring Weddings

The birds are chirping, temperatures are rising, and you can finally order iced coffee without feeling judged. But, before you opt for a springtime wedding, read our guide to find out what's in season, what's in vogue, and what to take into consideration.


Everything You Need To Know About Winter Weddings

Everything You Need To Know About Winter Weddings

Some say winter's the most wonderful time of the year and, if you agree, it may be the wedding season for you. But, before you opt for a Winter Wonderland wedding, read our guide to discover what's in season, what's in vogue, and what to take into consideration.


Everything You Need To Know About Fall Weddings

Everything You Need To Know About Fall Weddings

Cooler temps, cozy scarves, and pumpkin spice everything. If we're speaking your language, a fall wedding may be right up your alley. But, before you fall in love with a fall wedding, read our guide to discover what's in season, what's in vogue, and what to take into consideration.


27 Ridiculously Fun Wedding Ideas

27 Ridiculously Fun Wedding Ideas

The main point of any wedding is for you and your partner to get married, right? But beyond that, it may also be the biggest party you'll ever throw! And when we think of the word "party," we think FUN.


Rehearsal Dinner Etiquette

Rehearsal Dinner Etiquette

Ahhh, the party before the party. Sure, you'll need to do a walk-through of your ceremony, but the real fun happens at dinner! Wondering what the details are? We answer 6 of the top rehearsal dinner questions.


Wedding Cake Glossary

Wedding Cake Glossary

A glossary of common wedding cake terms. So you can finally settle the age-old "buttercream vs. fondant" conundrum for yourself.


Questions to Ask a Cake Designer

Questions to Ask a Cake Designer

The cake is probably a wedding’s most important icon. And whether you want a traditional multi-tiered confection, a miniature Statue of Liberty (hey, that’s where he proposed!) or a cupcake tower, your wedding cake should reflect your personality. Be sure to use the following questions as a guide when evaluating a potential wedding cake designer.


Icing On The Cake: One Writer's Perspective On A Classic Cake Conundrum

Icing On The Cake: One Writer's Perspective On A Classic Cake Conundrum

When it comes to wedding cakes, is it better to look good than to taste good? Don't think, just answer. Your response will give you a clue as to where you weigh in on the Great "Fondant versus Buttercream" Controversy, or, as I like to call it, "the Famous Frosting Smackdown."


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