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Best Wedding Cakes of 2016 | The Perfect Palette

It's the last day of the year, you guys! And although we're looking forward to starting fresh, we can't go without taking a walk down memory lane to celebrate all that was 2016!

The Perfect Palette has had an amazing year! And one of the things we're most proud of is the fact that we've had the opportunity to feature some incredible talent. We recently unveiled our Best Bouquets of 2016. But today? Today, we give you our Best Wedding Cakes of 2016!

Congrats to all of the cake designers featured in this lineup (and the photographers and floral designers too!) Your love and dedication to the art of wedding cakes has us feeling oh-so inspired! Want to know what's best? That would be the fact that our top wedding cake list features a variety of styles!

Ranging from Boho to Classic all the way to Art Deco Inspired — Make no mistake about it! We're in wedding cake heaven over here!

See a cake you love? Be sure to pop over to the full post via the links provided below!
 Regency Era Wedding Inspiration
Photography: Lisa Hessel Photography // Design, Creative Direction, & Styling: Lauren Field Design // Floral Design: Les Bouquets // Cake: Simone Faure of La Patisserie Chouquette // Gown and Earrings: Fleur De Lis Bridal // Gown: Modern Trousseau, FAWN // Grey Gown: BHLDN // 
 A Glamorous Affair: Winter Inspiration
Photography: Ali and Batoul // Styling + Decor: Pearl Decor // Venue: Orchard View Wedding and Conference Centre // Florals: Ottawa Flowers // Cake: JS Creations Cake Emporium // 
 'Be My Valentine!' Wedding Ideas from the Heart

Photography + Planning: Connor Wade Photography // Planning, + Styling : Beautiful Event Rentals // Floral Design: Blushington Blooms // Desserts: Amuse Bake Shop
 Boho Forest Wedding Inspiration
Photography: Wonderlust Photography // Planning: Umbrella Events // Floral: Esu Floral // Cake: The Uncommon Cake // 
 Spanish Meets Southwest Wedding Style, Tandem Events, B. Schwartz Photography, Yonder Floral + Decor House, Ladybird Poppy

Photography: B. Schwartz Photography // Wedding Planning + Design: Tandem Events //  Floral Design:Ladybird Poppy // Decor: Yonder Floral + Decor House // Cake: Kelley Kakes //
 A New York City Wedding: Classic Meets Color! Color Pop Events, Juli Vaughn Designs, Whyman Studios
Photography: Whyman Studios // Coordination + Design: Color Pop Events // Florals, Design and Styling: Juli Vaughn Designs // Cake: Nine Cakes // Venue: Weylin B. Seymour’s 
 Organic and Sparkly Wedding: Sterling and Rebecca, Caroline Lima Photography, Hazel Weddings and Events
Photography: Caroline Lima Photography // Event Planning: Hazel Weddings and Events // Cake Designer: Artylicious Cakes // 
 Organic and Sparkly Wedding: Sterling and Rebecca, Caroline Lima Photography, Hazel Weddings and Events
Photography: Caroline Lima Photography // Event Planning: Hazel Weddings and Events // Cake Designer: Artylicious Cakes // 
 Santa Fe Meets The White Sparrow, Texas Sweet Photography, Embrace the Day Events, Flourish Floral Design
Photography + Videography: Texas Sweet Photography // Planning + Design: Embrace the Day Events // Venue: The White Sparrow // Floral: Flourish Floral Design // Cake: Jar Cakery //
 DVF Inspired Bridesmaid Party | Color Pop Events, Brklyn View Photography, Juli Vaughn Designs
Photography: Brklyn View Photography // Design & Coordination: Color Pop Events // Florals + Styling: Juli Vaughn Designs // Videography: NST Pictures // Venue: 404 NYC // Cake: Haute So Sweet //
 Photography by Solie Designs, Event Design by Lori Losee of Elegant Affairs
Photography: Solie Designs // Event Planning: Lori Losee of Elegant Affairs // Cake Design: The Cakewalk Shop //
Team Wildlove: Photography: Milou & Olin // Design: Petite Pomme // Floral Design: Botanica Lifestyle + Design // Stationery: Stephanie Sobierski Cake Designs: Savacha Cakee //

Photography: Amilia Photography // Florals: Vintage Reverie Designs // Venue: Meadow Hill Farm// Cakes: Patty Cakes // Rentals: Lily Lane Vintage //
Photography: Catherine Ann Photography // Event Planning: Scarlet Plan & Design // Floral Design: Savannah Kilpatrick // Bakery: Cakes by Kait // 
 A Tropical Jungle Inspired Styled Shoot, Elizabeth Henson Photos, Raise the Ruth Events, Leslie Hartig Floral Design

Photography: Elizabeth Henson Photos // Event Design: Raise The Ruth Events LLC // Floral Design: Leslie Hartig Floral Design // Bakery: Cakes by Chelsi Davis //  LDS Salt Lake City Temple Wedding, Brooke Bakken Photography

Photography: Brooke Bakken Photography
 A Colorful + Modern Industrial Styled Shoot, Don Mears Photography, Event Design & Planning by Fête Weddings, florals by Strawberry Fields

Photography: Don Mears Photography // Event Design + Planning: Fête Weddings // Floral Design: Strawberry Fields // Venue: The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing // Hair + Makeup: Elle Style Studio // Cake: Sweet Fix  
 Old World Glamour Inspired by Venice, Debra Eby Photography

Photography: Debra Eby Photography // Bridal Gown Boutique: Every Grace Bridal // Gown Design: Enzoani // Cake: Bliss Pastry /
 A Colorful Wedding Shoot in Dubai, Planning, Design + Styling by Dubai based, Save The Date, Photography by Paula Scalco & Joem Aldea, florals by Blossom Tree

Photography: Joem Aldea + Paula Scalco  // Planning, Styling + Design: Save The Date Wedding // Floral Design: Blossom Tree // Cake: Nice Ribbon Atelier // 
 A Garden Gala with Hydrangea & Watercolor Details, Liesl Cheney Photography, Concept, Design, Styling & Florals by Willow Lane Creative

Photography: Liesl Cheney Photography // Concept Design, Flowers + Styling: Willow Lane Creative // Cake, Cupcakes & Macaroons: Sweet Layers // Cake Stands: Heart Strings Hire & Style // Hair & Make-Up: The Pretty Parlour // Model: Isobel A Whimsical Wonderland Bridal Shower, Campbell Studios Events, mle pictures

Photography: mle pictures // Event Design & Florals: Campbell Studios Events // Bakery: Sweet Elizabeth's Cakes /
 A Fairytale Farm Wedding in Vermont, Riverside Farm, Darling Creative Co., Janelle Carmela Photography

Photographer: Janelle Carmela Photography // Design: Darling Creative Co. // Floral Design: Laura Thomson Design // Cake: Liztisch Cakes // Dress: BHLDN // 
 Bright Yellow Floral Inspiration Shoot, A.J. Dunlap Photography, Design by Erin McLean Events, Tre Bella Florist, Cake by Sugar Euphoria

Photography: A.J. Dunlap Photography // Styling: Erin McLean Events // Florals: Tre Bella Florist // Cake: Sugar Euphoria // 
 A Gala in the Grove with Regal Details Galore, Photography by Veronica Ilioi, Jennifer Regus Design

Photography: Veronica Ilioi of Unfading Beauty Photography // Event Design: Jennifer Regus Design // Florals: Kat Mellow of Bloom and Blue Print Event Company /Bridal Gown: Kenneth Winston and Lillian Lottie Couture // Cake: Katie Frederick of Sift Bakhouse AZ // 
 A Tropical Mid-Century Modern Styled Soirée, Angela Cox Photography, floral design + styling by Statice Flowers

Photography: Angela Cox Photography // Floral Design + Styling: Statice Flowers // Venue: Larkins on the River // Paper Goods: Paper Birch Designs // Cake + Macarons: Jonathan Caleb Cake //
 Pretty in Pink Wedding Inspiration, Harmony Lynn Photography, Julie Miner Events

Photography: Harmony Lynn Photography //  Floral Design: Julie Miner Events // Bakery: Around the World Bakery // Cake Design: Cakes So Simple // 
 Garden Inspired Bridals with Pops of Pink + Hints of Gold, L'Estelle Photography, Vintage Meant for Rent, Infinity Luxury Linens + Decor, Full Bloom Flowers, Hello Sunshine Cake Studio

Photography: L'Estelle Photography // Design + Decor: Infinity Luxury Linens + Decor  // Floral Design: Full Bloom Flowers // Cake Design: Hello Sunshine Cake Studio //
 A Darling Dessert Display for a 1st Birthday with gorgeous captures by L'Estelle Photography, florals by Bootah Jardin Flowers and Desserts by Hello Sunshine Cake Studio

Photography: L'Estelle Photography // Floral Design: Bootah Jardin Wedding Flowers // Cake Design:Hello Sunshine Cake Studio // Paper Props: Junebug Designs //
 A Darling Dessert Display for a 1st Birthday with gorgeous captures by L'Estelle Photography, florals by Bootah Jardin Flowers and Desserts by Hello Sunshine Cake Studio
Photography: L'Estelle Photography // Floral Design: Bootah Jardin Wedding Flowers // Cake Design:Hello Sunshine Cake Studio // Paper Props: Junebug Designs //
 Bright Bohemian Brooklyn Wedding Shoot, Amber Marlow Photography, florals by Atelier Roquette, event design by White Elephant Events

Photography: Amber Marlow // Event Planning + Design + Venue: White Elephant Events Floral Design: Atelier Roquette // Cake: Lucky Bird Bakery
 Sweet Southern Charm Wedding Inspiration, Melissa Sigler Photography, Weddings by Hannah

Photography: Melissa Sigler Photography // Event Planner: Weddings by Hannah // Floral Design: Blue Bouquet // Event Venue: Executive Hills Polo Club // Cake Design: Rebekah - Cake Artist // 
 Industrial Chic Wedding Design with Intrigue Designs, Manda Weaver Photography, Adriana Marie Events

Photography: Manda Weaver Photography // Event Design: Adriana Marie Events // Floral Design: Intrigue Designs // Bakery: Whipped. Cakes + Confections // Design & Decor: White Glove Rentals //
Event Design by Elegant Productions, florals by Chelsea Lee Flowers, Candace Berry Photography

Photography: Candace Berry Photography // Event Design: Elegant Productions // Floral Design: Chelsea Lee Flowers // Bakery: Layers Cakes // 
 I feel You In My Bones | A Dark & Moody Wedding Editorial

Photography: 
Ashley Rae Photography and Ryann Lindsey Photography // Event Coordinator: J Petite // Florals: The Wildflower AZ  // Styling + Rentals: The Confetti Studio // Cake: Sift Bakehouse AZ // 
 Dusty Blue + Copper Dream Wedding, Ryann Lindsay Photography

Photography + Design: Ryann Lindsey Photography // Morgan McLane Photography // Design + Florals + Arbor: Bloom + Blueprint Event Company // Coordination + Styling: KDP Events // 
 Modern Boho Meets Anthropologie Inspired Style, Photography by Taken by Sarah, Florals by Designs by Oochay, Event Design by L & L Events

Photography: Taken By Sarah // Coordination + Design: L & L Events // Floral Design: Designs By Oochay // Cake + Desserts: Catherine George Cakes // 
 Lush Garden Dreams Wedding Editorial, Photography by Jasmine Star, Event Design + Styling by Harmony Creative Studio, florals by Enchanted Garden Floral Design

Photography: Jasmine Star // Event Design, Coordination + Styling: Harmony Creative Studio // Floral Design: Enchanted Garden Floral Design // Cake: Superfine Bakery // 
 Bright Fall Spanish Inspired Wedding

Photography: Lily Tapia Photography // Event Design & Styling: 'Cause We Can Events // Event Coordination: The Cucumber Bride // Cake: Sugar Cloud // Floral Design: Barnes Botanicals // Furniture Rentals: Thrifted Sister Vintage // 
 Southern Swoonfest at Serenbe in Georgia, Photography by Alexis June Weddings, Event Design, Concept & Styling by The Perfect Palette, Floral Design by Forage and Flower

Photography: Alexis June Weddings // Design, Concept & Styling: The Perfect Palette // Floral Design: Forage and Flower // Paper & Party Goods Crafted with: Cricut Explore Air™ & Designed by: The Paper Perfectionist // Venue: Inn at Serenbe // Cake & Desserts: Sweet Creations by Candi Rentals: Crush Event Design // Wholesale Flower Provider: Fifty Flowers // 
 A Styled Wedding at Hopsewee Plantation, Ava Moore Photography, Smells Like Peonies Events, Wild Flowers Inc.

Photography: Ava Moore Photography // Event Design: Smells Like Peonies Events // Floral Design: WildFlowers Inc // Event Venue: Hopsewee Plantation // Cake Design: Sweet Rhi // Models: Sarah Ware & Alex Botello
 Copper Meets Dusty Blue and Gray

Photography: Misty C. Photography // Floral Design: Flowers by Kim // Design & Decor: Tin Sparrow Events // Beauty: Amy Rene Makeup Artistry // Bakery: Artfetti Cakes // Event Venue: Chandler Reach Winery // 
 Pantone Colors of the Year: Rose Quartz and Serenity

Photography: Magnolia Adam's Photography // Event Planning: Leslie Herring Events // Floral Design: The Fleuriste // Reception Venue: The Skirvin // Cakes: Madison's on Main // 
 Modern Boho Meets Classic Elegance

Photography: Anna Delores Photography // Coordination + Design: HoneyFitz Events // Floral Design: Lark Farnum // Film Scans: Richard Photo Lab // Venue: The Langham Huntington, Pasadena // Rentals: Pretty Vintage Rentals // Cake: Frost It Cakery // 
 Winter Whimsy Meets Industrial Boho Chic

Photography: This is You // Floral Design & Decor: Twigs, Leaves & Flowers // Coordinating: Cathy Nugent Weddings // Cake: Classic City Confections //  A Harry Potter Wizarding World Inspired Shoot

Photography: Molly Kate Photography // Design: Brannan Events & Floral Design // Floral Design: Enchantment Floral // Model: Christine Gatterman // Bakery: Ma Petite Maison Cake Design // Venue: Jack London Historic State Park; Winery Ruins Glen Ellen, California
 Modern Copper and Fuchsia Wedding Ideas! Kellie Michelle Photography, Abby Mitchell Events
Photography: Kellie Michelle Photography  // Design + Coordination: Allyssa Underwood for Abby Mitchell Events // Linens: Elegant Touch Linens // Floral Design: He Loves Me Flowers // Cake: Charity Fent Cake Design
 Mint Springs Styled Wedding Inspiration

Photography: 
Amilia Photography // Venue, Event Planning & Styling & Floral Design: Mint Springs Farm // Rentals: Classic Party Rentals & Mint Springs Farm // Cake: Dulce Desserts // 
 A Southern Vow Renewal in South Carolina

Photography: Taken by Sarah Photography // Event Styling: Estudio Rojo // Cake: Ella's Celestial Cakes 
 A Modern Soirée with Berry Tones, Gold & Jet Black

Photography: Tarji Michelle Photography & Jorelle Gates Photography // Event Design & Planning: Régine Danielle Events // Floral Design: Avant Gardenia // Cake Design: Julie Michelle Cakes A Modern Soirée with Berry Tones, Gold & Jet Black

Photography: Tarji Michelle Photography & Jorelle Gates Photography // Event Design & Planning: Régine Danielle Events // Floral Design: Avant Gardenia // Cake Design: Julie Michelle Cakes Urban Elegance in an Industrial Warehouse

Photography: Kaila Cales Photography // Event Design: Material Girls Weddings // Floral Design: Set the Mood Floral // Bakery: Sift Bakehouse AZ // Cake Design: Sugar Lane Bakery // 
 Vibrant Boho Industrial Styled Shoot

Photography: Morgan Anderson // Event Design & Planning: Alex Perry // Vintage Rentals & Venue: Something Old Dayton // Cake: Frosted
 Bohemian Wedding Inspiration in Phoenix, Arizona

Photography: Ashley Rae Photography & Jessica Q Photography // Event Planning: Some Like It Classic // Floral Design:  The Wildflower AZ // Bakery: Sift Bakehouse AZ // 
 Classic Elegance in Mint & Blush

Photography: Alicia Wiley Photography // Event Planning: Infatuating Affairs // Desserts: Flavor Cupcakery 
  Art Deco Inspired Wedding Featuring the Colors of the Year for 2016

Photography: Peterson Design & Photography // Planning: Erin Hansen Events & Designs // Flowers: Empty Vase // Cake: Mwokaji Cakery 
 Art Deco Inspired | Roaring 20s Inspiration

Photography: Andie Freeman Photography // Event Planning: Irene Tyndale Events // Cake: Eileen Carter Creations // 
 Industrial Luxe Inspiration in Ruby, Black & Gold

Photography: Lyndal Carmichael Photography // Creative Direction: The Wedding Playbook // Venue: The Joinery // Styling & Design: Celebrations by Alysia // Cakes: Sweet Ruby Cakes // 
 Industrial Luxe Inspiration in Ruby, Black & Gold

Photography: Lyndal Carmichael Photography // Creative Direction: The Wedding Playbook // Venue: The Joinery // Styling & Design: Celebrations by Alysia // Cakes: Sweet Ruby Cakes // 
 Fun & Festive Holiday Inspiration on the Farm

Photography: Appleseed Photography // Event Design, Concept, Styling & Rentals: Southern Charm Events // Floral Design: Rose of Sharon European Florist // Cake & Desserts: AlleyCakes Bakery Co 

So. many. beautiful cakes! Are we right? Or are we right? Now excuse us because we have some serious pinning to do. Care to join us?

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Chrissy Arpie Ott

Chrissy Arpie Ott is the founder of The Perfect Palette. Since its launch in 2008, The Perfect Palette has been the go-to color resource for couples who dream of a unique, creative and colorful wedding day.

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