With the internet and social media, there are now so many ways to share wedding ideas, trends, and inspiration. The only problem with this is that it can be overwhelming to decide what style or tone you want – now that there are so many choices! The best way to help you narrow your choices is to get a good idea of your personal style. Are you the rustic type or more modern? Do you like bold and bright colors or soft, feminine tones? Once you figure out your wedding theme and colors, you can start making other important wedding decisions.

One of the major wedding decisions is your cake. The cake is the focal point of your reception that can beautifully and unforgettably showcase your style and theme. To assist you in choosing your wedding cake style, here are a few of the top 2015 wedding cake trends. Have fun discovering which style fits you the best!

METALLIC MORSEL

The metallic look is perfect for a modern or vintage wedding theme. With a metallic cake, you can add fun, edible sequins, a smooth metallic fondant, or buttercream frosting in metallic shades.

TEXTURED TIER

For a romantic wedding cake, you can add textured lace, ruffles, or pleats – edible or non – to your cake. For a modern wedding, you can add textures such as herringbone, chevron, or geometric patterns.

THE NAKED CAKE

This wedding trend has been the most popular for rustic and DIY wedding themes. These cakes look homemade and earthy, while still beautiful. The naked cakes are typically decorated with fresh fruit and flowers.

SHAPE SHIFTER

In 2015, one of the biggest trends was to have differently-shaped tiers on the wedding cake. Some common new shapes: oval, square, and hexagon. Or why not have all three?

WATERCOLOR WONDER

A hand-painted wedding cake is a huge upcoming trend in 2015. These cakes are a unique and unforgettable way to showcase an amazing piece of art, and are also perfect conversation starters for your guests. The best part about these hand-painted cakes is that they can be customized to fit any wedding theme!

DECADENT DESSERTS

This trend is perfect for the couple looking to break the mold. Many bakeries can make a small cake to cut for the photo, and then have an assortment of scrumptious desserts for you and your guests! The dessert table can consist of mini cupcakes, colorful macaroons, mini pies, or pastries. There is a dessert for every type of palette.

In the end, whatever type of wedding cake you choose is sure to be a hit at your wedding, so Bon Appétit!