When it comes to wedding dessert tables, there are so many ways to surprise your guests. From cupcake towers and plates of decadent macarons to the main event—your wedding cake, of course—there are endless dessert types to consider. But how you choose to display them is just as important as a tasty selection—especially when it comes to showing off your wedding cake.
If you're searching for a unique way to elevate your cake and the surrounding spread, we suggest you consider an eye-catching cake stand. From modern options with geometric elements to rustic wedding cake stands made from deer antlers, there's something out there for every couple.
Ahead, we're sharing some of the most unique cake stands from real weddings. By the time you're finished scrolling through, you'll be inspired to source a nontraditional wedding cake stand for your big-day treat.
White Pedestal
With their creamy color palette in mind, this couple opted for a traditional, all-white wedding cake in vanilla and almond and decorated it with gorgeous (completely edible) paper flowers. Made in Cake placed this masterpiece on a striking milk glass pedestal to keep with the theme.
Negative Space Cake Stand
This simple wedding cake, catered by Montaga Laguna Beach, received quite the floral treatment. A cascade of splashy orange, pink, and red blooms were draped against the ivory fondant. The negative space gold cake stand created the illusion that the confection was floating.
Double Cake Stand and Vignette
Talk about a showstopper of a wedding cake display. This three-tier beauty, created by Miam Cake, featured a white-on-white floral design and was placed atop a white cake stand. But the display didn't stop there: The stand was situated on a rustic table that was similar in shape—and set against a chinoiserie vignette that spoke to the dessert's sugar flowers.
Tree Trunk Stand
Behold this pale purple Flour and Flourish cake that sat on top of a thick tree trunk. We also love the gold "branches" that added a delicate touch to the otherwise masculine stand.
Gold Stand
As a nod to the couple's elegant event, The Cupcake Shoppe placed their three-tiered treat on a thin, regal gold stand.
Emerald Green
Ma Petite Maison Cake Design baked this dainty one-tier cake. Note how its greenery accents were highlighted by the treat's emerald green stand.
Raw Edge
A raw-edged wooden stand brought a rustic vibe to this elegant quilt-embossed confection by Sugar Cloud Baking Company.
Simple Base
You don't need an over-the-top cake stand in order to make a dessert table statement. Here, a simple wood and metal stool showcased this marbled 2Tarts Bakery confection, which was complete with fresh flowers.
Crown-Like Tray
Give a simple white cake the royal treatment. Lele Patisserie presented this confection on a gold tray that resembled a crown.
Dark Base
Melissa's Fine Pastries accompanied this dramatic black, gold, and teal cake with an equally dramatic black stand.
Artful Details
A black-and-gold stand was camouflaged underneath this cube-shaped Bloom Cake Co. three-tier.
Gold Pedestal
This towering gold stand enunciated the golden brushstrokes on this The Dulce Experience confection.
Two-Tier Stand
Tiers shouldn't just be reserved for your wedding cake. Plumeria Cake Studio elevated this cake on a two-tier stand and embellished the look with a floral arrangement by The Tangled Vine.
Basket Inspired
Just a Dash achieved this modern display by adding a plate on top of an over-turned bronze basket.
Mixed Styles
For an unexpected addition to a distressed cocktail table, Westdrift Manhattan Beach situated this succulent covered confection on a minimalist base.
Pink Goblet
Blush tones are a must for any spring wedding. That's why Nadia and Co. opted for a feminine pink goblet to support this three-tier confection.
Living Stand
This Toni Patisserie treat incorporated greenery that perfectly matched the fresh branches surrounding its clear stand.
Pedestal Base
Cloud Nine Bakery used a distressed support that fit right into this couple's "Old Florida" inspired event.
Modern Masterpiece
Not one, but two modern tiers were added to this unexpectedly contemporary treat by Sweet Art Bake Shop.
Chest Base
This vintage chest served as an appropriate base for Nana & Nana Cakes lace-embossed treat.
Serving Tray
Sweet Heather Anne and The Cakabakery joined forces to create this cake inspired by the bride's lace dress. The serving tray display was a nod to the event's bed and breakfast venue.
Aqua Base
This small Ruze House cake was a compromise between the bride, who didn't want a cake, and her mother, who did. The large modern stand created the illusion of a bigger treat.
Upgraded Barrel
A gilded mirror brought an elegant touch to this rustic barrel, which served as the base for Sweet Layers Cakes & Pastries' treat.
Sentimental Stand
After struggling to find the perfect vessel for her Just Desserts confection, this bride borrowed this unique antler stand from her parents. The choice ended up being an on-theme addition to her outdoor wedding.
Industrial Elements
LCD Cakes sat this two-tier cake on top of thick copper pipes for one couple's industrial-inspired event.
Contrasting Stand
Looking to make a stark contrast with your cake display? Take a page out of Sweet Creations Telluride's book and pair a soft all-white confection with a natural wood base.
Heritage Homage
To honor the groom's French heritage, Charleston Crêpe Company positioned three crêpe cakes on three separate tiers of this nontraditional display.
Wooden Base
This naked Cakes by Kim confection fit right into this wedding's rustic venue—especially since it was displayed on top of this wood-inspired base.
Glass Stands
These three naked cakes by Tessa Pinner Cake sat on top of equally-bare glass stands for a sleek look.