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Before you say the game-changing “I do,” there’s so much prep to do for the happiest day of your life. Picking up the most perfect white dress is one. Sending out fancy invitations to guests (and not forgetting anyone) is another. Planning the whole celebration part is third. And when the list seems never-ending, you realize there has to be a perfect wedding cake and you can’t let yet another baking fail happen.

Luckily for all the newlyweds, wedding cake artisans exist and their mad decorating skills are on a whole new level. So, Bored Panda has compiled some of the most elaborate, creative, and unique wedding cake designs that look so good they may as well hang one in a museum after the party’s over.

Get ready to upvote your faves and share some with your friend whose wedding planning has gotten way out of hand. Who knows—you may save some tears and not let cake expectations vs. reality ruin the big day, as it sometimes happens.

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Detail Of The Wedding Cake Made By My Dad As A Surprise For His Grand-Daughters Wedding. 100% Edible

Detail Of The Wedding Cake Made By My Dad As A Surprise For His Grand-Daughters Wedding. 100% Edible

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    I’m Getting Married Today, And I Made Our Wedding Cake! Layers Of Pumpkin And Apple Spice Cake, Maple Cream Cheese Frosting, Fresh Fruit And Herbs, Candied Spiced Pecans And Pumpkin Seeds. It’s Only Going To Be Shared With Like Four People But I Wanted To Go All Out. Thanks For Looking!

    I’m Getting Married Today, And I Made Our Wedding Cake! Layers Of Pumpkin And Apple Spice Cake, Maple Cream Cheese Frosting, Fresh Fruit And Herbs, Candied Spiced Pecans And Pumpkin Seeds. It’s Only Going To Be Shared With Like Four People But I Wanted To Go All Out. Thanks For Looking!

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    In order to find out what exactly it takes to create a gallery-worthy wedding cake, Bored Panda reached out to internationally acclaimed cake designer Maggie Austin, who has worked with illustrious clients all over the globe, from President Obama’s White House Christmas celebrations to Hollywood parties.

    Maggie said that in order to make a truly unique wedding cake, one needs a unique couple. “What I love most about working with clients is that I create designs that reflect the aesthetic of their individual weddings. From the sugar flowers to the color palette to the texture of the design elements, each cake is an expression of what the couple loves.”

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    Sometimes, Maggie said, she’s asked to incorporate details that carry special meaning just for the newlyweds. For example, “One bride asked me to include a wild boar in the design as a surprise homage to the groom's family crest!”

    The cake designer said that usually, she begins working on sugar flowers and decorative elements many months in advance, and the cake decoration takes place on Friday night before a Saturday wedding. “I am putting on final touches right up until the moment that I leave the venue. I love that the sugar flowers last forever.”

    Moreover, “many couples choose to display their sugar flowers under a cloche as a beautiful memento of their wedding,” Maggie told us.

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    Amazing Detail On This Wedding Cake

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    Maggie also said that she prefers “loose, organic floral arrangements and soft, textile-inspired design elements.” These days, she has noticed that couples are more likely to embrace the beauty of visual movement instead of the rigid symmetry typical to more old-fashioned cake designs.

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    An Extremely Creative Wedding Cake

    An Extremely Creative Wedding Cake

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    Zoe's Mom
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is really clever. Not only beautiful, but the little ones can grab a cupcake (when ready) and run. Really lovely.

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    Otter Wedding Cake I Made Today. Chocolate Blackberry Flavored. With White Chocolate Otters

    Otter Wedding Cake I Made Today. Chocolate Blackberry Flavored. With White Chocolate Otters

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    Beans
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This deserves to be much higher. I cant believe the otters are edible. That's awesome!

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    #14

    This Is A Wedding Cake I Made For Very Special Friends

    This Is A Wedding Cake I Made For Very Special Friends

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    #16

    Beautiful And Subtle Harry Potter Wedding Cake

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    #17

    Half Batman Half Traditional Wedding Cake

    Half Batman Half Traditional Wedding Cake

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    My Wedding Cake: 100% Edible

    My Wedding Cake: 100% Edible

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    Laura Maeflower
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's funny that its meant to just look like pieces of a dead tree, but we think it's beautiful! I can't judge that's what I had at my wedding lol.

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    #21

    [homemade] Wedding Cake

    [homemade] Wedding Cake

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    Literary/ Book-Themed Wedding Cake

    Literary/ Book-Themed Wedding Cake

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    What Do Y’all Think About Modern Wedding Cakes? I Made This Beauty For A Modern Wedding At A Warehouse

    What Do Y’all Think About Modern Wedding Cakes? I Made This Beauty For A Modern Wedding At A Warehouse

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    Secret Identity Of A Wedding Cake

    Secret Identity Of A Wedding Cake

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    Self Made Forest Wedding Cake For My Sister

    Self Made Forest Wedding Cake For My Sister

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    Mimi
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When your cake is bigger and more intricate than the one the Queen of England had, you either made it or went a little over the top. Or both :) I almost hear the crunchy cracking when biting in the sugar columns.

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    This Was The Cake I Created For A Stunning Droomtroue Wedding End Of Last Year... With Smoke Pouring Out Of The Aladin Lamp And Lighting In The Geode Cave

    This Was The Cake I Created For A Stunning Droomtroue Wedding End Of Last Year... With Smoke Pouring Out Of The Aladin Lamp And Lighting In The Geode Cave

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    #30

    Glowing In The Dark Wedding Cake

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    #31

    The Wedding I'm At Has The Best Cake I've Ever Seen

    The Wedding I'm At Has The Best Cake I've Ever Seen

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    #33

    Disney Wedding Cake

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    Zoe's Mom
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This baker is a master. He has another post above. Wow; just wow.

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    Beautiful Wedding Cake

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    Azziza
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks more edible than a lot of the others on here. I'm so sick of fondant all over everything. Bleah. This one you can see has real frosting. Much nicer.

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    Queen Elizabeth II's Wedding Cake, 1947. Dubbed "The 10,000 Mile Wedding Cake" After Its Ingredients Were Flown In From Australia And South Africa, The Cake Measured 9 Ft In Height And Weighed 500 Lbs

    Queen Elizabeth II's Wedding Cake, 1947. Dubbed "The 10,000 Mile Wedding Cake" After Its Ingredients Were Flown In From Australia And South Africa, The Cake Measured 9 Ft In Height And Weighed 500 Lbs

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    We Are Super Proud Of Ourselves! It Was A Huge Pleasure Makes The Little Prince Cake

    We Are Super Proud Of Ourselves! It Was A Huge Pleasure Makes The Little Prince Cake

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    May The 4th Be With You. Awesome Star Wars Cake From Lauren And Mark’s Wedding

    May The 4th Be With You. Awesome Star Wars Cake From Lauren And Mark’s Wedding

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    David Martin
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to believe that at the reception, the father of the bride pulled the groom aside to say "Mark...I am your father-in-law"

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    #48

    I Made My First Ever Wedding Cake Today And I’m Really Proud And Wanted To Share

    I Made My First Ever Wedding Cake Today And I’m Really Proud And Wanted To Share

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    #52

    This Cake For A Wedding At Win Cathedral Has A Little Golden Retriever Puppy Peeking Out From One Of The Tiers!

    This Cake For A Wedding At Win Cathedral Has A Little Golden Retriever Puppy Peeking Out From One Of The Tiers!

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    #53

    Wedding We Went To Today Had Periodic Table Cupcakes As Their Wedding Cake

    Wedding We Went To Today Had Periodic Table Cupcakes As Their Wedding Cake

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    [i Ate] Doctor Who/Vincent Van Gogh Wedding Cake

    [i Ate] Doctor Who/Vincent Van Gogh Wedding Cake

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    Laila Hernandez
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really love the cupcakes, and how amazing it is, ur an inner artist :D

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    A 1.5-Ton Wedding Cake Made For The Wedding Of A Relative Of The President Of Kazakhstan [1119x1165]

    A 1.5-Ton Wedding Cake Made For The Wedding Of A Relative Of The President Of Kazakhstan [1119x1165]

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    Wedding Cake

    Wedding Cake

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    #60

    Awesome Peacock Wedding Cake With Cupcakes By Malizzi Cakes 😲

    Awesome Peacock Wedding Cake With Cupcakes By Malizzi Cakes 😲

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    #61

    The Wedding I Am At Has A Cheesecake. A Cake Actually Made Of Cheese

    The Wedding I Am At Has A Cheesecake. A Cake Actually Made Of Cheese

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    #63

    The Cutest Wedding Cake, A Globe With All The Spots They Have Travelled Together, On Top Of A Suitcase #comeflywithme

    The Cutest Wedding Cake, A Globe With All The Spots They Have Travelled Together, On Top Of A Suitcase #comeflywithme

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    Caged Beer
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like that this reflects the actual couple not some magical creation.

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    Beach Themed Wedding Cake

    Beach Themed Wedding Cake

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    Mimi777
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of those little fairy gardens u see on Pinterest! Cute

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    #65

    So, We Had A LOTR Themed Cake At Our Wedding Today

    So, We Had A LOTR Themed Cake At Our Wedding Today

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    Royal Wedding Cake

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    Beans
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one reminds me of faberge eggs, its v. pretty. Should be higher

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    #67

    Harry Potter Wedding Cake Made For My Friends Big Day

    Harry Potter Wedding Cake Made For My Friends Big Day

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    Wedding Cakes

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    #74

    Got To Make The Fanciest Cake Of My Career For My Friend's Wedding

    Got To Make The Fanciest Cake Of My Career For My Friend's Wedding

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    #75

    A Very Massive Congratulations To The Brand New Mr & Mrs A Mcgowan Who Finally Managed To Tie The Knot Today

    A Very Massive Congratulations To The Brand New Mr & Mrs A Mcgowan Who Finally Managed To Tie The Knot Today

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    #79

    Bow Wedding Cake

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    Beans
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shame the quality of the photo is a bit low, because that looks impressive

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    Wedding Cake

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    #83

    What Felix And Marzia’s Wedding Cake Must Have Been Like

    What Felix And Marzia’s Wedding Cake Must Have Been Like

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    Tetris Cake

    Tetris Cake

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    Jen Mart
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful cake! But wouldn't the bottom collapse because the blocks matched?

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    #85

    Today's Wedding Cake! So In Love With It

    Today's Wedding Cake! So In Love With It

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    Wedding Cake

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    This Secret Garden Inspired Wedding Cake. The Cake Featured Their Beautiful Wedding Flowers Of Red Roses, Daisies, Sunflowers And Ivy

    This Secret Garden Inspired Wedding Cake. The Cake Featured Their Beautiful Wedding Flowers Of Red Roses, Daisies, Sunflowers And Ivy

    Little fairy mushrooms and bumblebees and two adorable handmade sugar rabbits as a topper with airbrushed detailing, a wood effect sugar sign, and a sugar plant pot.

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    #93

    Rockin’ Drum Themed Wedding Cake

    Rockin’ Drum Themed Wedding Cake

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    Both Me And And My Wife Are Gamers. This Was Our Wedding Cake (Our A Actual Destiny Characters On Top)

    Both Me And And My Wife Are Gamers. This Was Our Wedding Cake (Our A Actual Destiny Characters On Top)

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    Hilary Mol
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always a good sign when a wedding cake reads "war never changes".

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    Double-Sided Wedding Cake

    Double-Sided Wedding Cake

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    #99

    Friends Wedding Cake. The One Where A Lovely Couple Get Married

    Friends Wedding Cake. The One Where A Lovely Couple Get Married

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    David Martin
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many things being referenced! I love it, and I know I'm going to look back later and see something I missed (the face-hugger almost got past me)

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    #105

    Wife And I Had A Got Cake For Our Wedding. Made The Wall Out Of Red Velvet, Had 2 LEGO Viking Figures For Topping. It Was 10.5 Kg And Fed 120 Peeps

    Wife And I Had A Got Cake For Our Wedding. Made The Wall Out Of Red Velvet, Had 2 LEGO Viking Figures For Topping. It Was 10.5 Kg And Fed 120 Peeps

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    The Fox And The Bear Get Hitched

    The Fox And The Bear Get Hitched

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    Gothic Style Wedding Cake

    Gothic Style Wedding Cake

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