Lambeth cakes may be the hottest trend in wedding-cake design today, but the ornate style is hardly new. While overpiping was popular in 19th-century Europe, it was 1934 when Joseph Lambeth, an American expat and pastry chef, took the look mainstream with the publication of his book, Lambeth Method of Cake Decoration and Practical Pastries. The style has come in and out of favor in the decades since, with celebs like Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton—whose five-tier masterpiece was created by Dallas’ own Fancy Cakes by Lauren—helping to popularize the vintage look once again.
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Out of the Blue
This two-tier confection by Fancy Cakes by Lauren would make your “something blue” extra sweet.
Pastel Promises
If you’re looking to inject a bit of color into your day-of sweets, look to Society Bakery and their signature “vintage” cakes.
Classic Confections
Worried that an all-white cake will be boring? This elaborately iced creation by Sugar Bee Sweets proves a simple color palette can still pack a visual punch.
Matters of the Heart
Who says wedding cakes have to be round? Showcase your love with a heart-shaped pink-and-white design from Unrefined Bakery.
