Previously I posted Wedding Cake Display Ideas – Part One, and I discussed several ideas and suggestions for displaying a wedding cake.  The ideas featured a variety of tablecloths and suggestions of unique furniture and other items to be used instead of the more traditional cake table.

In this post I will show several different types of cake stands from simple styles made in wood or glass to more elaborate styles made in silver or gold and embellished with crystals or pearls.  At the end of the post I will offer ideas featuring some less traditional and more unusual items that can be used for cake stands and these suggestions can bring a distinct and unique style to the wedding reception.

Traditional wedding cake stands

Traditional wedding cake stands are available in an endless variety of styles.  The most popular styles to display multi-layer stacked wedding cake are available in silver or gold.  Some styles are plain, embossed or embellished with crystals or pearls.  Some styles separate the layers of a wedding cake and display them on multi-level cake stands.

Shown below are two examples of a simple silver cake stands

an example of a beautiful embossed metal cake stand

an example of mirrored cake stands

an example of a cake stand embellished with a mirror top and pearls

Shown below  are several examples of glass pedestal cake stands

an example of crystal embellished cake stand

Below are several examples of floral bases used for a wedding cake display

Shown below is an example of a multi-level cake stand accented with candles

Unusual wedding cake stands

In this section I will discuss unusual wedding cake stand using some unexpected items.  By using a unique item to display a wedding cake it can add an interesting element to a reception display.  A personal item, perhaps an antique or vintage item from a relative, can also be used and this item can add a sentimental element to a wedding cake display.

Shown below are two examples of rustic wedding cake stands

a cut piece of wood  engraved with the couples name and wedding date

a simple hay bale tied with a burlap ribbon

an example of using a stack of luggage for a wedding cake stand

an example of a wrought iron plant stand used for a wedding cake stand

an example of a repurposed chandelier used for a wedding cake stand

For more interesting information on the History of the Wedding Cake, please click on the link.  For more ideas regarding wedding cake tables, please click on the link to Wedding Cake Display Ideas – Part One.  The post features a variety of tablecloths and suggestions of unique furniture and other items to be used instead of the more traditional cake table.