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Your guide to wedding cake, desserts, and all things sweet. Find advice on choosing the perfect wedding cake, unique wedding dessert table ideas and more tasty inspiration.

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Top 20 Wedding Desserts to Serve In Addition to CakeLooking for a wedding dessert alternative to wedding cake? Couples weigh in on the top wedding desserts to serve in addition to (or instead of) cake.

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How to Choose the Best Flavor for Your Wedding Cake

Advice

The most popular flavors for wedding cakes have been classics for decades. Discover popular cake flavors and trendsetting cakes that are on the rise with Zola.

Do You Tip Wedding Bakers?

Do You Tip Wedding Bakers?

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We break down whether or not to tip your wedding cake bakers (hint: you should) and what to know if doing so.

Delicious Wedding Dessert Bar

30 Wedding Dessert Ideas To Wow Your Guests

How To

The wedding is not complete without a dessert bar your guests won’t forget.

Wedding Cake Cutting Guide

The Ultimate Wedding Cake Cutting Guide

How-To

You may be wondering how to cut your wedding cake perfectly. We’ve created the ultimate cake cutting guide so your reception can be worry-free.

Wedding Cake Traditions

15 Wedding Cake Traditions and Their Significance

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Find out everything you need to know about wedding cake traditions from the experts at Zola! Read on to find out more.

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How Much Does the Average Wedding Cake Cost in 2025?

The cost of a wedding cake will depend on factors like size, shape, & decor. Read our guide to gain insights on the average cost of a wedding cake this year.

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15 Wedding Cake Alternatives Your Guests Will Love

Wedding cake alternatives are a fantastic way to express your and your partner's personality. Discover the best wedding cake alternatives with Zola!

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112 Wedding Cake Ideas & Designs

Need wedding cake ideas but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered with this list of 112 wedding cake ideas, organized by wedding season.

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13 Cake and Wine Pairings to Elevate Your Wedding Menu

Elevate your wedding with delicious wine and cake pairings. This guide will help you find your perfect wedding dessert and wine pairing.

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Venues & vendors

How to Choose the Best Flavor for Your Wedding Cake

The most popular flavors for wedding cakes have been classics for decades. Discover popular cake flavors and trendsetting cakes that are on the rise with Zola.

wedding dessert alternatives
Venues & vendors

Top 20 Wedding Desserts to Serve In Addition to Cake

Looking for a wedding dessert alternative to wedding cake? Couples weigh in on the top wedding desserts to serve in addition to (or instead of) cake.

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How to Create a Gorgeous Dessert Table For Your Wedding

Learn how to create a sensational sweets table that will be a feast for the eyes (and the stomach) with Zola's guide to a gorgeous wedding dessert table.

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Cutting the Cake at Your Wedding: How To and Tips

Cutting a wedding cake isn't always a piece of cake. Learn how to cut your wedding cake with style, grace, and sweetness with Zola's tips and tricks.

8 Unique Wedding Cake Table Decoration Ideas
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Wedding Dessert Table Ideas

Add a touch of personality to your wedding dessert table with these unique and creative ideas.

Delicious Wedding Dessert Bar
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30 Wedding Dessert Ideas To Wow Your Guests

The wedding is not complete without a dessert bar your guests won’t forget.

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How to Preserve the Top Tier of a Wedding Cake

Wondering how to preserve the top tier of a wedding cake? Zola has got you covered! Read on to find out now.

Wedding Cake Cutting Guide
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The Ultimate Wedding Cake Cutting Guide

You may be wondering how to cut your wedding cake perfectly. We’ve created the ultimate cake cutting guide so your reception can be worry-free.

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