I know, cake designers and bakers are capable of doing practically anything these days, but I really like the idea of a traditional and elegant cake. Also, I'm not big on fondant, and prefer something with a smooth buttercream finish rather than a fondant shell. Here are some cute ones I saved from Martha Stewart Weddings (except for the last one, which is from Sweet Sweets).
I've loved the idea of mini-cakes since I first heard about it 10 years ago while preparing for my sisters wedding.
Yum-o, chocolate and vanilla dessert table
I love how these tiers look like hats/hat boxes. This is pretty specific to that candy buffet theme though, and doesn't seem like it would work at just any wedding.
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Love layers. In my opinion, they're more interesting and grand then one stand alone cake.
Not really crazy about this Damask cake, but figured I should put at least one colorful example on here.
Red, white and chocolate Damask cake.