New trends are emerging in 2025, redefining how couples approach wedding cakes and desserts. And let’s be honest—what’s a wedding without a sweet ending?

If you’re not a cake lover and don’t see the point in spending on a traditional wedding cake you won’t enjoy, or if you’re looking for fresh inspiration to upgrade your dessert experience, you’re in the right place. Whether it’s reimagining the cake-cutting tradition or exploring unique dessert alternatives, we’re sharing the latest trends to help you create a wedding that feels just right for you!

Private Cake Cutting: A New Take on Tradition

First on the wedding trends is a new take on cake cuttings. Have you ever thought to yourself that you LOVE the idea of a cake cutting but wish you could just have that moment to yourself? In 2025, this mentality is coming in full force. Sometimes, those moments are best shared between just the two of you, and we at Claudia and Co are all for that! It is up to you and your partner to decide what you want to share with your guests, as well as which moments you want to keep just for the two of you.

**Pros:**
Intimate moment for the couple.
Less pressure from guests watching.
Saves time during the reception.

Cons:

Guests miss out on the classic cake-cutting tradition.

May require additional dessert options for guests.

Claudia and Co Wedding Tip:

Many couples these days are opting for smaller cakes designed specifically for them and their partners while choosing something else for their guests (shh, that tip is below!). One thing we love to recommend to our couples, regardless of which trend you choose to follow, is to save the top tier of your wedding cake & enjoy it on your first anniversary. What a sweet gesture for the two of you to celebrate another momentous time!

Dessert Alternatives: Beyond the Cake

Are Wedding Cakes Falling Out Of Fashion? Here's What to Serve Instead

There are some wedding trends slowly phasing themselves out—and one of those, undoubtedly, is the traditional wedding cake. How many times have you heard the comment, “I don’t even like cake”? The reality is, a lot of people don’t. So, why waste $600—or a couple thousand—on a treat that you don’t even plan on eating on your wedding day?

The best part? There are more scrumptious, memorable options for you to serve in their place.

**Popular Choices**:

***Cheese Boards*** → Elegant and ideal for wine-loving couples.
***Donut Walls*** → Interactive, and fun idea for, also a bit cheaper!
***Macaron Towers*** → A trendy, sweet & colourful alternative.
***Miniature Dessert Bars*** → A selection of small-sized desserts for variety, something to snack on during the evening.

***Tiramisu Towers*** *→ unique, decorative & delicious!*

Artistic Cakes: Cakes as a Statement Piece

Cakes are becoming artistic centrepieces rather than just desserts and if you are a bride who is totally saying YES to an absolutely done-up wedding cake in 2025 then you need to go big or go home! Instead of opting for the simpler white cake maybe try one of the beautiful options below.

Trendy Cake Designs for 2025:
**Hand-Painted Cakes** → Watercolor effects and intricate floral designs.
**Textured Cakes** → Ruffles, pleats, and sculptural designs.

**Metallic Accents** → Gold leaf, silver details for a luxe touch.

Wedding Tip: Picking the Ideal Cake & Cake Vendor


 Your wedding cake isn’t merely a dessert—it’s a design statement. Select a cake designer whose portfolio best matches your wedding style and who is well-versed in both design and flavour.

Here are a few things we suggest:


 – Schedule a taste test: Do not omit this step. A stunning cake needs to taste as amazing as it appears.


 – Inquire about delivery and assembly: If needed a professional cake supplier can deliver your cake punctually and set it up at your venue. No hassle is required on your part!


 – Plan according to your guest turnout and portion sizes: Use your planner to ensure that you order enough but avoid under- or over-ordering. This is especially important if you are opting for both a dessert bar and cake. To much cake isn’t usually a problem but we don’t want anything going to waste!!


 – Consider the weather: Outdoor wedding in the summer? Buttercream may not be your top choice. Your vendor can let you know best for your climate.

In search of reliable cake vendors in Toronto? We've compiled a list of our favourite experts who deliver in terms of taste and presentation.

TL;DR

In 2025, wedding dessert trends are all about personalization and creativity. Couples are rethinking the traditional cake-cutting moment with a more intimate option—private cake cutting—shared just between the two of them. For those who aren’t cake lovers, alternatives like cheese boards, donut walls, macaron towers, and mini dessert bars are taking center stage. At the same time, cakes are becoming artistic statement pieces, with bold designs including hand-painted details, textured finishes, minimalist styles, and metallic accents. Whether you go big on cake or opt for something unique, it’s important to taste-test, plan your portions, consider your venue’s climate, and choose a vendor who truly understands your vision.

Wedding Planning Services

Planning a memorable event takes time and commitment, and we’re here to help you every step of the way. With every detail handled, you can focus on having a great time and enjoy the best of your wedding with your family and friends.

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