{"id":150496,"date":"2017-06-07T10:00:21","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T09:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=150496"},"modified":"2018-12-28T10:43:13","modified_gmt":"2018-12-28T10:43:13","slug":"sweet-summer-cakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/sweet-summer-cakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet Summer Cakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The centrepiece of any dessert table, the wedding cake is a traditional element of a wedding day. Summer weddings give you the chance to have fun with your cake \u2013 here are our favourite summertime cake styles to make sure your cake doesn\u2019t get lost in the heat!<\/p>\n<h3>Semi naked<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Semi named cakes are on trend right now. Just a hint of what lies beneath peeking through and decorated with gorgeous blooms &#8211; a simple and sweet cake<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_150498\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-150498\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150498\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/matt-mcelligott.jpg\" alt=\"Summer wedding cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/matt-mcelligott.jpg 736w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/matt-mcelligott-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/matt-mcelligott-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/matt-mcelligott-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/matt-mcelligott-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/matt-mcelligott-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/matt-mcelligott-560x840.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-150498\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150498\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/matt-mcelligott.jpg\" alt=\"Summer wedding cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/matt-mcelligott.jpg 736w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/matt-mcelligott-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/matt-mcelligott-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/matt-mcelligott-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/matt-mcelligott-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/matt-mcelligott-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/matt-mcelligott-560x840.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Semi naked &#8211; natural beauty! image: Matt Mcelligott<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Drip<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Drip cakes are all the rage. Go simple with a one-tiered cake and vamp it up with a summer vibe! Ombre, drip and an Eton-mess style flavour, we would definitely be first in line to taste this one!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_150501\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-150501\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150501\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Summer wedding cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-399x600.jpg 399w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-770x1159.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-718x1080.jpg 718w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-293x441.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-500x753.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-700x1054.jpg 700w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-353x532.jpg 353w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-768x1156.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-900x1353.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-696x1047.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-279x420.jpg 279w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-558x840.jpg 558w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-150501\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150501\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Summer wedding cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-399x600.jpg 399w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-770x1159.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-718x1080.jpg 718w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-293x441.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-500x753.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-700x1054.jpg 700w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-353x532.jpg 353w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-768x1156.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-900x1353.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-696x1047.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-279x420.jpg 279w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hint-of-vanilla-blog-558x840.jpg 558w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Eton mess &#8211; reimagined! image: Hint of Vanilla Blog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Big Blooms<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Forego the tiny, delicate flower decorations in favour of big blooms. We love these decadent decorations against a clean and simple white cake.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_150499\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-150499\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150499\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Wedding Cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_-500x749.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_-696x1043.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_-560x840.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-150499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150499\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Wedding Cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_-500x749.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_-696x1043.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pen-carlson.com_-560x840.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Luxury blooms and a simple cake for a bold statement. Image: Pen Carlson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Elegant Embellishment<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">A gorgeously elegant white cake is simply stunning with a summery embellishment. Use the palette of your wedding and add in a metallic\u00a0for sophistication. We love the succulent and blush theme &#8211; perfect for a summer garden wedding.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_150504\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-150504\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150504\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Wedding Cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography.jpg 801w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography-560x840.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-150504\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150504\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Wedding Cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography.jpg 801w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ben-bonnici-photography-560x840.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Pile it high and decorate with elegant sugar work. Image: Ben Bonnici Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Naked<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Naked cakes are super summery &#8211; simple and easy, they are the epitome of a carefree summer celebration. This cute little creation is so sweet &#8211; piled with simple white roses it&#8217;s a delight for the eyes as well as tastebuds!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_150502\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-150502\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150502\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography.jpg\" alt=\"megan welker photography\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography-354x532.jpg 354w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography-696x1046.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography-559x840.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-150502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150502\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography.jpg\" alt=\"megan welker photography\" width=\"800\" height=\"1202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography-354x532.jpg 354w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography-696x1046.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/megan-welker-photography-559x840.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Cute and simple &#8211; but so effective! Image: Megan Welker Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Bold Colour Pop<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">We love the clean lines of this cake. And the vibrant burst of summer sorbet palette makes this a fabulous centrepiece. There&#8217;s no risk of this one blending into the background!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_150505\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-150505\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150505\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lyndal-carmichael-photography.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Wedding Cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lyndal-carmichael-photography.jpg 564w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lyndal-carmichael-photography-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lyndal-carmichael-photography-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lyndal-carmichael-photography-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lyndal-carmichael-photography-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lyndal-carmichael-photography-560x840.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-150505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150505\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lyndal-carmichael-photography.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Wedding Cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lyndal-carmichael-photography.jpg 564w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lyndal-carmichael-photography-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lyndal-carmichael-photography-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lyndal-carmichael-photography-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lyndal-carmichael-photography-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lyndal-carmichael-photography-560x840.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Mix vibrant colours with clean lines and pure white. Image: Lyndal Carmichael Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Strawberries and cream<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Need we say more?! What an effective way of incorporating the most summery fruit into your cake. Another semi naked one &#8211; and we love the way the strawberries run right through the frosting&#8230; mmmm&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_150500\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-150500\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150500\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/madebymaryblogg.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Wedding Cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/madebymaryblogg.jpg 736w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/madebymaryblogg-500x766.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/madebymaryblogg-98x150.jpg 98w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/madebymaryblogg-347x532.jpg 347w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/madebymaryblogg-696x1066.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/madebymaryblogg-274x420.jpg 274w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/madebymaryblogg-549x840.jpg 549w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-150500\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150500\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/madebymaryblogg.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Wedding Cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/madebymaryblogg.jpg 736w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/madebymaryblogg-500x766.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/madebymaryblogg-98x150.jpg 98w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/madebymaryblogg-347x532.jpg 347w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/madebymaryblogg-696x1066.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/madebymaryblogg-274x420.jpg 274w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/madebymaryblogg-549x840.jpg 549w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Strawberries and cream &#8211; the perfect combination for any dessert! Image: madebymaryblogg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Cute Trio<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Perfect for an outdoor wedding, having a number of smaller cakes works perfectly for a dessert table or in this case, trolley! A simple decoration is so effective against a natural backdrop, the white cakes need nothing more.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_150503\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-150503\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150503\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/exquisitrie.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Wedding Cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/exquisitrie.com_.jpg 700w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/exquisitrie.com_-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/exquisitrie.com_-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/exquisitrie.com_-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/exquisitrie.com_-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/exquisitrie.com_-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/exquisitrie.com_-560x840.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-150503\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150503\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/exquisitrie.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Wedding Cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/exquisitrie.com_.jpg 700w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/exquisitrie.com_-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/exquisitrie.com_-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/exquisitrie.com_-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/exquisitrie.com_-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/exquisitrie.com_-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/exquisitrie.com_-560x840.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> A cute cake trolley makes a perfect focal point for your outdoor wedding. Image: exquisitrie.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">If the idea of a big wedding cake in the middle of summer is too much, why not go for something a bit different?<\/p>\n<h3>Ice Cream Sandwiches<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Ice cream sandwiches are a cute alternative &#8211; piled high like tiers of a cake, they make such a cute picture. Just make sure you eat them quick!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_150506\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-150506\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150506\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alicia-thurston-photography.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Wedding Cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alicia-thurston-photography.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alicia-thurston-photography-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alicia-thurston-photography-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alicia-thurston-photography-280x420.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-150506\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150506\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alicia-thurston-photography.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Wedding Cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alicia-thurston-photography.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alicia-thurston-photography-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alicia-thurston-photography-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alicia-thurston-photography-280x420.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Perfectly light and summery &#8211; but be quick! Image: Alicia Thurston Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Croquembouche<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">A croquembouche is the epitome of French luxury &#8211; and a lighter option to a traditional cake. Individual profiteroles can be filled with any number of delicious fillings. And cut it with a sword for added\u00a0drama! This French dessert table is filled with pastries lighter than air &#8211; a fabulous option for a hot summer wedding!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_150507\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-150507\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150507\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Wedding Cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy-426x532.jpg 426w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy-900x1125.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy-696x870.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy-336x420.jpg 336w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy-672x840.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-150507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Sweet Summer Cakes\" class=\"wp-image-150507\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Wedding Cakes\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy-426x532.jpg 426w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy-900x1125.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy-696x870.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy-336x420.jpg 336w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/thayer-allyson-gowdy-672x840.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Grand and delicious, the croquembouche is the king of desserts! Image: Thayer Allyson Gowdy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">If you&#8217;re after more cake inspiration, head over to our <a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wedding-planning\/luxury-wedding-cakes\/\">luxury cake page<\/a>\u00a0to find out more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The centrepiece of any dessert table, the wedding cake is a traditional element of a wedding day. Summer weddings give you the chance to have fun with your cake \u2013 here are our favourite summertime cake styles to make sure your cake doesn\u2019t get lost in the heat! Semi naked Semi named cakes are on trend right now. Just a hint of what lies beneath peeking through and decorated with gorgeous blooms &#8211; a simple and sweet cake Drip Drip [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":150501,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,30,22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-150496","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-blog-post","category-luxury-wedding-cakes","category-wedding-planning"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150496","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=150496"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150496\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/150501"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=150496"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=150496"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=150496"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}