Who says you need a giant cake at your wedding? One-tier cakes are perfect for smaller weddings, and can still elevate the design of your event. These 25 beautifully designed one-tier cakes are proof that you don’t need to order an epic 3-tier design if that doesn’t make sense for your wedding!
Check out all of these smaller (but still so beautiful) one-tier wedding cakes from some of our favourite West-Canadian wedding vendors below – we’re sure they’ll have you craving cake by the end of your scroll!
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Cascading Sugar Flower Cake by BB Member: Yvonne’s Delightful Cakes
Other vendors pictured: Design: Social + Co. Design // Photography:Justine Milton Photography
This single tiered is both simple and loud at the same time. The monotone colour scheme give the cake a soft look while the larger than life sugar flowers add the “WOW” factor. Yvonne's Delightful Cakes
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Petite Garden Inspired Wedding Cake by BB Member: Bake My Day
Other vendors pictured: Planning: Jacqueline Rae // Photography:Kaity Body Photography
A beautiful one-tier cake with sugar flowers and decorative greenery to complement the wedding’s florals.
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Billowing Sugar Garden Rose Cake by BB Member: Brianne Gabrielle Cakes
Inspired by the bride’s bouquet: blush and white sugar garden roses adorn this petite cake framed with a touch of sugar greenery.Brianne Gabrielle Cakes
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3-Tiered Peach and Gold Marbled Cake by: Wild Rose Cakes
Other vendors pictured: Florals: Fabloomosity
Classic combo of a pretty little cake and a mound of fresh blooms. Wild Rose Cakes
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Boho Inspired Semi Naked Cake by: You Had Me at Cupcake
Other vendors pictured: Photography: Ash Maclean Photography
A naked cake with dried florals is the perfect style for a boho wedding.
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Modern Terrazzo Pattern Cake by: Kake by Darci
Other vendors pictured: Creative Direction & Styling:Rebekah Bronte Designs// Photography:Kadie Hummel
Love terrazzo? Then this extra-tall one tier terrazzo beauty is perfect for you!
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White and Gold Cake with a Flower Crown by BB Member: Black Dog Bakery
Other vendors pictured: Workshop: The Wildflower Workshop Co // Planning: Opal & Oak Occasions // Photography: Shania Leigh Imagery
Adorned with gold leaf and a brim of wild flowers, this cake is the perfect choice for any summer affair.
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White Sugar Orchid and Roses Cake by BB Member: Brianne Gabrielle Cakes
A classic white wedding cake with sugar orchids and roses that surely will never go out of style.Brianne Gabrielle Cakes
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Minimalist White Swirl Cake by BB Member: Lemonberry Pastries
Other vendors pictured: Shootout:True to Hue// Styling & Design:Rebekah Brontë Designs// Photography:Nicole Sarah Photography Studio
This cute cake features an elegant texture and minimal florals to complement the overall wedding design.
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White and Purple 3-Tiered Cake by BB Member: Brianne Gabrielle Cakes
Small cakes can be stunning too! With a this dahlia as the focal point, we added touches of forget me nots as they had a special meaning for the bride. Brianne Gabrielle Cakes
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Black and Gold Tuxedo Inspired Cake by BB Member: Black Dog Bakery
Other vendors pictured: Photography: Kristi Sneddon
I love the idea of getting a groom’s cake for an added something-special. This is also a great choice if you want a gluten-free friendly option for a smaller portion of your guests. They get their very own cake but it still ties in to the pictures perfectly!Black Dog Bakery
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Marbled Blue Cake With Gold Decals by BB Member: Bake My Day
Other vendors pictured: Planning & Styling: The Wedding Study // Photography: Justine Milton Photography
We love this blue marbled beauty with a stunning sugar flower and delicate tendrils cascading down the cake.
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Tropical Pink Marbled Gloss Cake by: Cake College
Other vendors pictured: Styling & Creative Direction:Rebekah Brontë// Photography:Brooklyn Caroline Photography
Give us all the pink! This marbled mirror glaze cake is the perfect size for a more intimate wedding reception.
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Monochromatic White Cake With Floral Details by: You Had Me at Cupcake
Other vendors pictured: Photography:Moon Oceana Photography
Florals are a great accessory to any cake, especially if you’re looking to make a statement!
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Delicate Blush Pink Blossom Inspired Cake by BB Member: Bake My Day
Shootout Series Event byTrue to Hue// Creative Director:Brontë Bride// Co-stylist:Moments by Madeleine// Photography:Nikki Collette
A mini cake for each guest? We’re here for it!
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White Ribbed Cake Adorned with Orchids by BB Member: Wild Rose Cakes
Other Vendors Pictured: Photography: Tracey Jazmin Photography
This cake with textured buttercream frosting and orchid adornments showcases elegant simplicity at its finest.
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Harvest Moon Inspired Petite Cake by BB Member: Lemonberry Pastries
Other Vendors Pictured: Photography: Captured in Amber Photography // Rentals: Orange Trunk Vintage Rentals and Styling
Chocolate cake, vanilla buttercream and caramel drip. Adorned with fresh flowers, and berriesLemonberry Pastries
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Lavender & Spring Inspired Cake by: Lemonberry Pastries
Other Vendors Pictured: Planning & Styling: Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals // Photography: Grey Lily Photography
This dusty mauve textured cake would be the perfect choice for a bridal shower or engagement party, don’t you think!?
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Black and Gold Floral Cake by BB Member: Brianne Gabrielle Cakes
Who says you can’t have a black wedding cake?! With bas relief details accented with gold touches and a statement sugar peony, this cake was born to stand out.Brianne Gabrielle Cakes
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Pressed Wildflower Cake by BB Member: Black Dog Bakery
Other vendors pictured: Photography: Kristi Sneddon
Colourful pressed florals on cakes is a summer trend we can’t get enough of!
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Gorgeous Golden One-Tier Cake by BB Member: Black Dog Bakery
Other Vendors Pictured: Planning & Co-Styling: Melissa Dawn Event Designs // Creative Direction & Co-Styling: Rebekah Brontë Designs // Venue: The Brownstone // Photographer: Meg Seitz Photography
Gold flakes and pampas grass make this one-tier design a show-stopper!
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Sugar Eucalyptus and Blush Cake by: Brianne Gabrielle Cakes
Delicate blush roses adorn this statement wedding cake complimented by sugar eucalyptus.Brianne Gabrielle Cakes
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Winter Inspired Dusty Blue Marbled Cake by: Mikayla’s Cakery
Other Vendors Pictured: Design & Planning:Day of Diva Planning & Coordination// Photographer:Kirkwood Kin Photography
Marbled indigo and white buttercream with gold flakes and decorative florals are perfect for a moody and romantic elopement.
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White Wildflower Adorned Cake by BB Member: Black Dog Bakery
Other vendors pictured: Workshop: Wild Rose Wedding Workshop // Photography: Grey Lily Photography
We told you pressed florals are trending!
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Damask Inspired Romantic Cake by BB Member: Yvonne’s Delightful Cakes
Other Vendors Pictured: Styling & Design: CNC Event Design // Photography: Christy D Swanberg Photography
This single tiered cake with the damask stencil topped with fresh flowers practically yells “spring” – I am a big fan adding a little texture to the body of the cake so I absolutely love the look of this beauty.Yvonne's Delightful Cakes
