What are some blue wedding cake ideas?

Blue is a flexible colour for a wedding cake, and the shade you choose sets the mood. Pale blue suits a spring or daytime wedding, while navy feels elegant for an evening do. Dusty blue is a popular choice because it looks soft in photos and pairs well with cream, gold or silver accents.

For the design itself, you have plenty of options. A smooth fondant or buttercream cake in a single blue shade looks clean and modern. A drip cake with white or pastel blue icing running down the sides adds a playful touch. You could also ask for hand-painted blue flowers, delicate piping in a deeper blue, or a semi-naked cake with fresh blue thistles, cornflowers or hydrangeas on top.

If you want a subtler look, keep the cake white or ivory and add blue details only. That might mean a blue ribbon around each tier, blue sugar flowers, or a blue cake topper. For a two-tone effect, try an ombre cake that fades from white at the top to blue at the bottom. Whatever you choose, ask your baker to match the blue to your stationery or bridesmaids' dresses, and bring a swatch or photo on the day.