Let's talk about cakes, baby. Cakes and desserts. Because we love them. And they're pretty! After a few seasons where dessert tables and candy buffets pretty much took over wedding world, I've noticed a bit of a trend back towards cakes this year, but that's not to say that they're all the same - oh no! You'll find a huge range of gorgeous cakes among our favourites this year, from simple single layer beauties to elaborate triple tier masterpieces. And of course, there are loads of cake alternatives still making pretty waves, from cheese to macarons to the brownie tower you'll see below. Basically, there are no rules: serve the cake you love.

This tower of brownies from Amy & Karl's romantic fynbos wedding captured my heart - and yours too! In fact, it was this year's PINTEREST FAVOURITE. The key isn't just in how delicious the nuggets of chocateleyness look, but in how beautifully they're presented - a top tip whether you're serving brownies, doughnuts... or koeksisters!

Cake design: Leslie Wragg | Photography: Tasha Seccombe |

There are lots of ways to add charm to a simple cake. For example, antique lace on a single layer cake, as Haloise & Jaco did at their rustic handmade wedding (left), or how about pretty pecans and a tree slice base, as Jana & Jan Dirk had for their folksy autumn wedding (right).
GABY'S FAVOURITESome cakes are almost too pretty to eat. We're totally charmed by the single layer ruffle cake with the blushing bride topper from Larize & Jacques' wedding (left), and for a more elaborate look, there's the white chocolate lined triple tier overflowing with roses and hydrangea on the right (just perfect for Michelle & Ben's Midsummer Nights Dream themed wedding).
: Oh this cake! It has the rustic goodness of a naked cake (perfect for Leigh & Byron's eco-chic botanical wedding) but prettied up with ruffles, as well as orchids, ferns and tiny river stones. Wowsers.
Pastel macaron tower? Yes, please! I especially love that this is a colourful touch to Karien & Martin's otherwise-neutral-toned wedding, and the centrepiece of a pretty dessert table - be sure to click through and see the full thing. On the other end of the spectrum, Jacqui & Matthew chose a classic navy and white striped look for their cake (right) - absolutely love the clean lines of this one.

Left: Cake design: Tin House Café | Photography: Christelle Rall Photography | Right: Cake design: Crumb | Photography: Studio Kovo |

Ndoni & David had an AMAZING two-part wedding celebration co-ordinated by Wedding Concepts, with a blue themed luncheon and a fiery red reception. Their cake brought both colours together, complete with lush, ruffley flowers - what a centrepiece!

Photography: Ginger Ale Photography |

And of course, there was more amazing cakiness from our styled shoots. These were SO HARD to narrow down, seriously, but here are my five absolute favourites.

Cake design: Plum Tree Cakes | Photography: Michelle Photography | Styling: Weddings by Marius |

Cake design: Lulubelle's Bakes | Photography: Cheryl McEwan | Styling: Creation Events |

Cake design: So Whipped | Photography: Pickle Photography | Styling: Sarah Reynolds |