How to Style Your Cake Table: Floral & Candles

Wedding

Sep 15

Your wedding cake is more than dessert — it’s a centerpiece and one of the most photographed details of your big day. Guests will gather around it, admire it, and capture photos before you even make the first cut. That’s why the cake table deserves thoughtful styling, and nothing enhances it quite like flowers and candles. From romantic meadows to delicate tabletop touches, here are our favorite ways to elevate your cake display.

Cake Florals
Floral Meadow
Ground Gardens
Tabletop Accents
Candles

Cake Florals

Adding blooms directly to the cake itself is the most classic way to tie your wedding flowers into this sweet moment. We carefully place stems like roses, orchids, or ranunculus to cascade down tiers, frame edges, or create a soft cluster on top. This approach feels timeless and integrates your cake seamlessly into your floral story.

Floral Meadow on the Table

Surround the cake stand with a low, lush “floral meadow” that makes the cake look like it’s blooming right out of the garden. This layered style feels organic and romantic, and it’s a beautiful way to echo your ceremony or reception floral design.

Ground Gardens Around the Table

If you’re dreaming of drama, bring the florals off the table and onto the ground. Full garden-style arrangements encircling the cake table create an immersive, showstopping focal point. Guests will be drawn in, and your cake cutting photos will feel magical and lush. Bonus - repurposing ceremony floral for this is a great option!

Tabletop Accents

Sometimes, less is more. Petite bud vases or small arrangements scattered across the cake table add a light, airy touch without overwhelming the cake itself. This style works beautifully for minimalist or modern couples who still want a nod to florals.

Candlelight Accents

Candles add warmth, glow, and romance — and when paired with flowers, the effect is unforgettable. Options include:

Candle Meadow on the Table: A mix of floating candles and pillar candles weaving around the cake stand.
Candles on the Ground: Clustered pillars candles surrounding the table for dramatic height and glow.
Tabletop Votives: Small votives delicately placed around the cake for a soft twinkle.

Styling Your Sweet Moment

Your cake table may be small, but it can have a big impact. Whether you prefer a delicate floral accent or a lush, immersive garden, these design options make your cake cutting feel intentional, romantic, and unforgettable.