When it comes to planning your wedding, you want a celebration that’s unique and personally meaningful. One place you can get uber creative is with an outrageous wedding cake.
As a cake decorator I love making custom cakes that make new memories for my clients. These clever wedding cakes are perfect for any book lover. Your wedding day is all about the Bride and Groom and you don’t have to pick a traditional wedding cake.
Have a wedding cake that shows of your personality and love you have for each other through the great books you love. These geeky wedding cakes take the romance from books and brings them to life!
Maybe your planning a book themed wedding, and luckily, bookish cakes are super cool. Here are 10 delicious lit-geek wedding cakes that will drive you absolutely pin-happy.
Let’s Eat Some Cake!
1. How to Create The Best Literary Wedding
Found from Buzzfeed
Here’s is a beautiful literary wedding cake that is gorgeous. The script on the sides and paper flowers are breathtaking. If you want to create your own literary theme wedding you need to see this post. It’s truly inspiring!
2. The Princess Bride Cake
Found from Little Cherry Cake Company
As a fan of The Princess Bride book and the movie, I couldn’t think of a more stunning wedding cake design. “As You Wish” is a simple and iconic quote from the book that is perfect for a wedding cake. The Princess Bride has a strong the message of true love that wins the hearts of readers and makes this book a perfect theme for a wedding!
3. Pride and Prejudice
Found from WedLuxe
How perfect are these beautiful wedding cakes?! Just like in Pride and Prejudice you have found the Darcy to your Elizabeth and now it’s time for you to tie the knot. Hidden within the center of the cake is a lush view of Pemberley, recalling the magical moment when Elizabeth realizes she’s in love.
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4. The Great Gatsby
Found from Pinterest
The Great Gatsby is all about extravagance and luxury in the roaring 1920s. So this art deco gold cake is perfect for a Great Gatsby theme wedding. The elegance of this cake will help carry your wedding theme throughout! I particularly love the headdress feather on the sides!
5. Golden Lock Script Cake
Found from Frost Cake Co. via Krista Fox Photography
Here’s a wedding cake that is beautiful and unique. I don’t think this cake is inspired from a specific book but I love how the script on the sides is crisp and clean and the pop of gold on the lock is amazing. The fresh flowers and fruit make it perfect!
6. Alice in Wonderland
Found from Sweet Magazine
I love how this wedding cake is mainly white with pops of color. The black and white Alice in wonderland illustrations on the side make it feel like a true storybook cake. The topsy turvy cake is whimsical and perfect for a fun wedding day!
7. Game of Thrones
Found from Pinterest
I dare you to look at this cake and not hum the Game of Thrones theme song. The metallics make this creative GOT cake super elegant and an EPIC centerpiece at your reception. Now let’s just hope no one invited the Lannisters.
8. Golden Snitch from Harry Potter
Found from Sugar Mill Cakes
Any true Harry Potter fan would recognize this Golden Snitch cake. The bright gold on the golden snitch is simply beautiful. Although the base looks like a traditional wedding cake its the golden snitches that make this cake a book lovers dream!
9. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Found from Johannas Tartor
Here’s a truly unique wedding cake that will be the centerpiece of you reception. This wedding cake is a beautiful inspiration of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea so it’s perfect for any adventurous couple. This cake resembles the tank Captain Nemo used to explore the world under the sea. The rich bold color make this cake unique and stunning!
10. Stack of Books
Found from Offbeat Bride
If you can’t agree on just one book to build your wedding theme around, choose several that are meaningful to you and your significant other. You must check out this post to see how they incorporated books into all aspects of their wedding day.
Which book inspired cake will you choose for your wedding? Let me know in the comments below! If you’re digging these book-theme wedding cakes, follow us on Pinterest for more.
Happy Wedding Day!
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