12 Glittery Wedding Cakes That'll Dazzle Your Guests
Add some extra sparkle to your wedding with a glitter wedding cake that looks just as good as it tastes
There are plenty of ways to inject glamour into your big day, but a glitter wedding cake is one of the most exciting. Edible glitter is the perfect way to add some pizzazz to your wedding cake, whether it’s a stand-alone statement piece, or a glitzy accompaniment to a sparkly wedding dress.
No matter what kind of glitter wedding cake you have your heart set on - whether you want a gold glittery wedding cake, or a sparkly silver bake finished with an irresistible sheen, you're bound to find plenty of inspiration here. If you're still on the hunt for the perfect wedding cake - glitter-coated or otherwise - make sure you check out the wedding cake suppliers near you in our Hitched directory!
Gold Glitter Wedding Cakes
1. Three Tier White and Gold Wedding Cake - Bluebird's Bakehouse
This gorgeous white and gold Bluebird's Bakehouse cake takes glitter to the next level with its super thick cascading design. Top it off with an unusual wedding cake topper for the perfect statement cake.
2. Gold and White Tier Cake with Roses - Bluebird's Bakehouse
Everything's coming up roses with this beautiful three tier cake from Bluebird's Bakehouse. The combination of white, gold and blush pink is pure luxury, and the beautiful rose detailing speaks for itself!
3. Blush Pink and Gold Tier Cake with Ruffles and Glitter - My Vintage Cakes
This detailed cake from My Vintage Cakes has just about everything you could ask for; ruffles, sugar flowers, ribbons, pearls, and, of course, glitter.
4. White, Gold and Pink Glitter and Pearl - Sweet Alchemy
Using glitter on your wedding cake really lets your creative side fly - check out the interesting textures on this Sweet Alchemy creation, not to mention the gorgeous pearl detailing. See more pearl wedding cakes here.
5. Blush Pink and Gold Glitter Floral Cake - Sweet Alchemy
This four tier beauty from Sweet Alchemy looks like something straight out of a fairy tale. The timeless combination of blush pink and gold is elegance at its core, and the bottom tier of ruffles are giving us serious Disney princess vibes. You can discover our favourite Disney wedding cakes here if you love this idea.
Silver Glitter Wedding Cakes
6. Textured White and Silver Glitter Wedding Cake - Sarah's Sugarcraft
Simple, classic, elegant - this three tier Sarah's Sugarcraft creation is a great way to inject some glam into your ceremony and is guaranteed to go with any style. We especially love this copper cake hoop, ideal for a winter wedding.
7. Silver Glitter Wedding Cake with Mauve Roses - Suzy Blake Cake Atelier
This regal cake from Suzy Blake Cake Atelier is fit for a queen, Chic silver and calming mauve are a winning combo - just add a cake stand to complete the look.
8. Silver Sparkly Cake with Rainbow Roses - Sparkle Wedding Cakes
The clue's in the name at Sparkle Wedding Cakes. Not only does this cake feature a gorgeously glittery middle tier, it also has cascading rainbow sugar roses to show a meaningful celebration of love. Discover more LGBTQ+ wedding ideas here.
9. Four Tier Blush Pink and Silver Glitter Wedding Cake - Wedding Cakes by Lisa Broughton
All that glitters is not gold - sometimes it's silver! This cake from Wedding Cakes by Lisa Broughton pairs blush pink with silver, as well as adding ruffles and sugar roses for a truly mesmerising effect.
Rose Gold Glitter Wedding Cakes
10. Rose Gold and Sugar Rose Tier Cake - Cheryl Bottomley Cakes
Rose gold wedding cakes are one of the hottest current trends, and this Cheryl Bottomley cake is a perfect example of why. Effortlessly elegant and delicate, this will have all of your guests queuing up to get their hands on a slice.
11. Rose Gold Ombre Floral Cake - Amazing Grace Cakes
Peeking out from underneath the impressive sugar rose and lily display, you'll find an eye-catching rose gold glitter tier. This Amazing Grace Cakes creation also include ombre detailing, giving it a sense of timelessness without being plain.
12. Three Tier White and Rose Gold Floral Cake - Suzy Blake Cake Atelier
Last but by no means least, this three tier cake from Suzy Blake Cake Atelier screams flower power. The pastel pink and lilac roses give the perfect colour palette for a spring wedding, while the rose gold glitter tier adds that little bit of extra sparkle.
How to Add Glitter to a Wedding Cake
Edible glitter is a godsend when it comes to making your wedding cake shine. These tiny flakes of fairy dust can be sprinkled over fresh buttercream or icing/gel brushed over harder finishes to create a spectacularly sparkly creation.
You can also use other products such as sanding sugar, lustre dust and edible metallic spray, each creating its own unique texture and shine.
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