Top Wedding Cake Trends of 2025
- Linda Prock
- Mar 26
- 6 min read
Updated: Apr 3
As an owner of a wedding venue in Southwest Colorado near Grand Junction, for the past 8 years, we have seen many trends come and go. We were curious about what the top wedding cake trends of 2025 were going to be, so we have researched the topic and have picked the top wedding cake trends we feel would accent the natural beauty of wedding venues in our area. In 2025, wedding cakes promise to be more innovative and creative than ever! This year we will see lots of creativity, sustainability, and unique flavors that will reflect each couple's personality. Here are some top wedding cake trends we are sure will dominate in the coming year.
Beautiful 2025 wedding cake with layers of uniquely different flavors at Antler Ridge's Western Slope wedding reception.
Don't Forget to Order Your Wedding Cake?
If you are a 2025 engaged couple and are starting the wedding planning process, don't forget to order your wedding cake. Research says engaged couples should order their wedding cake 4-6 months in advance. And, of course, you will want to schedule a cake tasting. Why not make it a date day? If you're booking your wedding venue at Antler Ridge, after your cake tasting, make it a day and plan a hike at the Black Canyon or go to Ouray to the Hot Springs. Enjoy visiting some of our local breweries in Montrose or do the river walk and stop by one of our local florists to build your own floral bouquet at Hosanna Florals or Alpine Floral!
Non-traditional wedding cake displayed on a unique rustic dessert table at our Western Slope premier wedding venue.
2025 wedding cake trends we are sure to see at the wedding venues in Grand Junction
Bold Colors
Say goodbye to the traditional white wedding cakes. In 2025, couples are embracing bold colors that express their personalities and wedding themes. Deep jewel tones and vibrant pastels are making their way into the cake world and will be perfect for a vineyard wedding or a rustic, chic wedding barn.
This trend allows for easy customization, enabling couples to create cakes that match their wedding's color scheme. Additionally, the use of color can develop moods from romantic to whimsical, allowing you to pick your perfect style.
Floral Wedding Cakes
Floral decorations have always been a staple for wedding cakes, but in 2025, the trend is all about going big or going home! Large, statement flowers are becoming increasingly popular. Think oversized peonies, lush dahlias, and extravagant roses cascading down the tiers of the cake. This trend can bring out your creativity, and we at Antler Ridge can't wait to see what you will do.
Couples are also opting for edible flowers that not only add beauty but also flavor. Seasonal flowers are going to be popular, reflecting the growing trend for sustainability and natural beauty, which blends in perfectly with wedding venues in Grand Junction.
We love Jacques' Sweet Treats, a local Montrose bakery! "The ultimate goal is to help make the bride and groom's wedding day extra special by adding a unique touch to their celebration."
New Exciting Wedding Cake Flavors
In 2025, the wedding cake trend is going to be about providing personalized experiences both for you and your partner, but also for your wedding guests. In 2025, flavor combinations will be popular, with couples experimenting beyond the traditional vanilla and chocolate. We will be experiencing flavors such as lavender lemon, chai spice, or even unusual pairings like basil and raspberry. At Antler Ridge, we think you should enjoy your cake tasting adventure as a couple. We will also be seeing gluten-free or vegan cakes to ensure that all guests can indulge.
Providing Your Wedding Guest with a Local Experience
At Antler Ridge Weddings, we have seen interactive dessert bars, so consider having a build-your-own cupcake bar or mini cakes. Your guests will enjoy a fun and memorable dessert experience.
Sustainable and Local Ingredients
The 2025 wedding trend of sustainability has many couples choosing to support local businesses and use organic ingredients in their wedding cakes. In 2025, this trend of "farm-to-table" will expand into the wedding cake realm.
We were able to experience this firsthand last year! We had a bride make her own cake.
It was a tiered cake with four different flavors. She also used all the locally grown fruits available on the western slope.
Bottom layer - Peaches and Cream
The wedding cake was a vanilla bean cake using local Palisade peaches and cream cheese.
Second layer - Caramel Apple Spice Cake
A spiced wedding cake with caramel and local Cedar Ridge apples.
Third layer - Cherry Almond Cake
The wedding cake was an almond cake, and the bride used her bridesmaid's homemade cherry jam. The cherries were purchased from a local cherry orchard in the valley near Delta.
Fourth layer - Peach Cake! The bride's favorite. And of course, made with local Palisade peaches.
Bakers who prioritize using seasonal, local produce not only create cakes that are fresher but also resonate deeply with the couple's values of supporting locally grown. And that is what the Western Slope is noted for. So if you love supporting locally grown, locally owned like we do, the Western Slope has a lot to offer who have that vision.
Trending Wedding Cakes in 2025 that are perfect for a Western Colorado Wedding Venue located near Grand Junction... Antler Ridge Weddings
Minimalist Elegance
If you are thinking minimalist and elegance, think simple, clean lines, subtle designs, and the main focus being on quality ingredients. Less is more in 2025! This trend will look good in any venue, even a rustic, elegant barn wedding or vineyard, and both of those wedding venues can be found on the western slope near Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, or Ouray.
Fun Wedding Cake Trivia
One source suggested that the 2025 wedding cake of the year will be Pavlova! What do you think? Leave a comment below... Would you love to have Pavlova at your wedding? Or what flavor would you pick to be the top flavor for 2025?
Bold colors are in.
Hand-painted cakes are on the rise.
More geometrical shapes for 2025.
Interactive dessert bars.
Mini loaf cakes.
Did you know that vanilla cakes are still predicted to be the favorite?
Traditional cakes are still in for the 2025 season.
The average cost of a wedding cake is $600.00-$900.00.
75%-85% of your guests will enjoy a piece of wedding cake.
Wedding Cake Trends That Will Be Seen at Grand Junction Weddings in 2025
As wedding cakes continue to evolve, they will undoubtedly serve as one of the most delicious and visually stunning highlights of the wedding celebration. Couples are encouraged to explore these trends and embrace their unique tastes, making their wedding cakes a true reflection of their love story.
The future of wedding cakes is bright, flavorful, and full of promise. As we welcome this new era, let’s raise a glass to toast creativity, sustainability, and the joy of celebrating love!
Antler Ridge Weddings is the perfect wedding venue for Colorado brides. We have the best location in Montrose, CO, near Grand Junction. We host brides from Ouray, Gunnison, and Delta, Colorado, who are looking for a unique, rustic, elegant barn wedding with mountain views and weekend wedding packages. Montrose has a top-of-the-line airport, which makes it an easy wedding venue for any guest to get here. There are many hotels, restaurants, golf clubs, and every outdoor activity you can think of nearby. Our Colorado elegant mountain wedding venue is unique for many reasons, including the elk that roam and bugle in our pastures! This unique wedding venue is just 10 minutes from town and offers privacy with mountain views, amazing sunsets, and city lights.
We guarantee your guests will love our area and will talk about your wedding and the location for years to come. So, if you are a bride looking for a Colorado mountain wedding, a Colorado premier barn wedding venue, a Colorado destination wedding venue that has three ceremony sites, a bridal suite, a honeymoon suite, and beautiful open spaces, don't hesitate... schedule a tour or contact us today. Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok
Location, Location,Location,
Antler Ridge, a Western Slope premier wedding venue, is located 60 minutes from Grand Junction, Gunnison, and Telluride. It is locally owned and situated on a family ranch with the best mountain views on the Western Slope. Did you know that when you choose a locally owned wedding venue, you are helping to... develop and improve the local economy? It’s true, your locally owned wedding venues are small business owners who not only create hundreds of jobs for the local wedding industry every year, but they also actively support our local economy. Please consider a locally owned venue; you can find locally owned wedding venues featured on this wedding venue map. If you are looking for more information about trending wedding cakes, please check out a blog written by 1908 Grand Wedding Venue in Gainesville, Florida, called Exploring The Wedding World Of Wedding Cakes.