Pressed Flower Wedding Cakes

Pressed flower wedding cakes are a timeless and elegant choice for couples who love natural beauty, soft colour palettes, and understated romance. Featuring real edible flowers carefully pressed and applied by hand, these cakes feel organic, artistic, and effortlessly refined.

Perfect for garden weddings, countryside venues, and modern romantic celebrations, pressed flower wedding cakes offer a beautiful balance between simplicity and detail.

Why Choose a Pressed Flower Wedding Cake?

• A naturally beautiful, romantic aesthetic
• Each cake is one of a kind, shaped by real flowers
• Perfect for botanical, garden, rustic, and modern weddings
• Works beautifully with buttercream or fondant finishes
• A subtle alternative to sugar flowers or heavy decoration

A Soft, Natural Wedding Cake Centrepiece

Pressed flower wedding cakes celebrate the beauty of nature in its most delicate form. The flowers are carefully dried and pressed, then arranged by hand onto the cake surface, creating a painterly, organic effect. The result is a cake that feels light, elegant, and timeless—never overworked, but full of thoughtful detail.

Whether you choose a minimalist single-tier design or a multi-tier cake adorned with flowing floral arrangements, pressed flowers create visual interest while allowing the cake’s shape and finish to shine.

Flavours to Complement a Pressed Flower Design

The natural elegance of pressed flower wedding cakes pairs beautifully with light, refined flavours. Popular choices include:

• Lemon & elderflower
• Vanilla bean with blackcurrant and Bergamot flower (Earl Grey tea)
• Almond sponge with orange zest
• Apricot, cardamom and rose water-infused cakes
• Honey and chamomile

Each tier can feature a different flavour, allowing you to create a cake that is as thoughtful on the inside as it is beautiful on the outside.

Customisation to Match Your Wedding Style

Pressed flower cakes are incredibly versatile and can be tailored to suit a wide range of wedding aesthetics. Your cake design can be influenced by your bouquet, stationery, colour palette, or venue setting.

Popular Customisation Options Include:

• Seasonal pressed flowers chosen to suit your wedding date
• Soft neutral bases such as ivory, stone, or warm white
• Muted or pastel colour palettes for a romantic finish
• Bold floral contrasts for a more contemporary look
• Full floral coverage or minimal scattered designs
• Buttercream textures or smooth fondant finishes

Every arrangement is applied individually, ensuring your cake feels bespoke and thoughtfully designed.

Design Inspirations for Pressed Flower Wedding Cakes

Minimal & Modern

A smooth white cake with lightly scattered pressed flowers creates an elegant, contemporary look that feels calm and intentional.

Romantic Botanical

Flowing arrangements of pressed blooms in bright, seasonal colours can be applied in a soft, organic layout, echoing the natural movement of a wildflower meadow or garden setting.

Earthy & Autumnal

Warm-toned pressed flowers in rust, terracotta, and soft pinks or browns pair beautifully with textured buttercream and seasonal styling.

Visit my gallery for more pressed flower wedding cake inspiration.

Personal Details, Thoughtfully Included

Pressed flower wedding cakes offer a beautiful opportunity to incorporate meaningful details. Flowers can be chosen to reflect:

• Your bridal bouquet
• Your wedding colour palette
• Seasonal blooms from your wedding date
• Personal symbolism or favourite flowers

These subtle touches help create a cake that feels deeply personal and unique to your celebration.

I carefully source organic edible flowers from Aweside Farm in East Sussex and personally hand-press every bloom, ensuring freshness and a perfect match to your design vision.

Pressed Flower Cakes as Part of a Dessert Table

Pressed flower wedding cakes work beautifully as a centrepiece within a curated dessert table. Pair your cake with:

• Matching pressed-flower cupcakes
• Floral-embellished biscuits
• Mini sponge cakes in complementary flavours
• Seasonal fruit tarts or madeleines

This approach offers variety for guests while maintaining a cohesive, botanical aesthetic.

Practical Considerations for Pressed Flower Wedding Cakes

Portions & Servings

Pressed flower cakes can be designed as single-tier, two-tier, or multi-tier cakes, depending on your guest numbers. I’ll guide you through sizing to ensure the cake suits both your celebration and serving needs.

Delivery & Setup

Due to the delicate nature of pressed flowers, professional delivery and careful setup are essential. I provide wedding cake delivery throughout Brighton, East Sussex, and surrounding areas to ensure your cake arrives in perfect condition.

Freshness & Finish

I’ll advise on the best finishes, flavours, and timing to ensure your cake remains beautiful and fresh throughout your wedding day.

Why a Pressed Flower Wedding Cake Might Be Perfect for You

Pressed flower wedding cakes are ideal for couples who value:

• Natural, organic beauty
• Soft romantic or botanical styling
• A timeless aesthetic that photographs beautifully
• Subtle detail over heavy decoration

They offer a refined alternative to traditional floral cakes while still feeling celebratory, meaningful, and memorable.

Begin Designing Your Pressed Flower Wedding Cake

If you’re dreaming of a wedding cake inspired by nature and crafted with care, I’d love to help bring your vision to life. Together, we’ll design a pressed flower wedding cake that reflects your style, your story, and your wedding day.

Get in touch to discuss flavours, design ideas, and availability.