Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, especially when budgeting and deciding on various services. The cake is one of the most important aspects of any wedding, but even that can go wrong if not properly planned.
Whether you opt for an all-inclusive package or hire individual services, paying attention to every detail, the cake is always essential. Here’s our showcase of wedding cake disasters that can happen when planning goes wrong.
Wedding Cake Typo That Stole the Show
One tiny miscommunication can lead to disastrous results, as one bride and groom discovered on their big day. The baker misread the message and, instead of “trust,” wrote “thrust” on the cake, causing embarrassment and shock.
Although the white letters were camouflaged in the cake, some guests noticed. The incident is a reminder to always double-check communication to ensure your message is conveyed correctly, even if it means spelling it out.
The Bride vs. Roblox Showdown
Wedding cakes are usually romantic and elegant, but this couple wanted to infuse their unique personalities into their dessert. The result? A cake depicting the groom playing Roblox and the bride trying to pull him away.
While it’s a creative and quirky idea, some guests may question whether it’s a red flag for their relationship. After all, compromise is key in any marriage. However, we can’t judge the bride too harshly; planning a wedding takes two.
When Inspiration Goes Wrong
Choosing godparents is a serious matter, since they care for our children in an emergency. Thus, it’s customary for couples to show their appreciation by ordering special cakes for their godparents.
However, this groom’s attempt at a pre-celebration cake was a disaster. The cake looked nothing like the original inspiration, with a missing bottom layer and a bow far from the intended design.
When Ordering a Cake Goes Wrong
Ordering a wedding cake can be a nerve-racking experience. Trusting the baker and communicating your vision clearly to avoid surprises is critical.
This couple’s cake, however, didn’t quite go as planned. Perhaps they gave instructions over the phone, resulting in a hilarious mix-up that surprised them. Despite the disappointment, the bride and groom laughed it off, and their guests had a blast with the unexpected events.
The “Why’s There a Wedding?” Cake
Oh, the joy of wedding cakes! These masterpieces of sugar and flour are adorned with delicate flowers and ornate icing designs. Then, there’s this “Why’s There a Wedding?” cake, with its charming green inscription that makes you wonder if the decorator was as confused as the bride’s Aunt Carol, who keeps referring to the groom as “that nice boy who works at the bank.”
Well, who needs a perfectly executed wedding cake when you have a conversation starter like this one?
Muddy Tracks to a Wedding
This three-tiered white buttercream cake should have an interesting story behind it. The concept was cute, with two toy cars on the top and bottom tiers connected by a string. Instead of shiny and new, the cars were decorated to look muddy, leaving tracks on the white decor, which is a complete mess.
It’s like the baker wanted to remind everyone of the couple’s childhood days of playing in the mud. Maybe he had one too many drinks.
Profiterole Tower of Doom
Let’s talk about this couple’s genius idea for their wedding cake—their favorite candy, profiteroles, stacked on top of each other to create the ultimate dessert centerpiece. Sounds delicious, right? Well, they didn’t anticipate the massive amount of caramel needed to stick them all together.
When it came time to cut the cake, the knife just couldn’t handle it, resulting in a hilarious, cake-tumbling disaster. The moral of the story: stick to traditional cake or risk a sweet catastrophe.
The Steak Cake Fail
Weddings are all about celebrating the couple’s passions, right? Well, for these newlyweds, nothing beats a good ol’ BBQ. So, they thought, why not have a cake in the shape of a steak? Sounds like a deliciously brilliant idea, doesn’t it? Hmm, not exactly.
The cake turned out to be a total disaster, looking more like a weirdly-shaped lump than a juicy steak. To make matters worse, the baker thought adding vegetable toppings would be a great touch.
From Dream Cake to Cake-mare
We’ve all heard horror stories of ordering something and getting a completely different product. This poor bride experienced just that with her wedding cake. She had her heart set on a beautiful three-tiered cake, complete with flowers and the classic wedding cake color.
What was delivered? A complete disaster. It looks like someone took a sledgehammer to the cake and then tried to piece it back together. Here’s to hoping the taste made up for the appearance.
No Trace of Gold Anywhere
Ideally, this cake should have been made entirely of gold. The pastry chef obviously had some problem because the gold tint they were going for ended up looking more like a muddy green. To make matters worse, this isn’t even a particularly attractive shade of green.
One can’t help but wonder how the baker in the confectionery shop achieved that horrible hue. Perhaps the coloring had an adverse response to a component in the cake. Guess we’ll never know! These days, gold is a popular choice amongst customers, so it should be easy to obtain.
The Realities of Marriage On a Cake
Cake-top decorations are always a fun addition to wedding receptions, and they may be molded into whatever the happy couple wants to symbolize their unique personalities. The couple in this situation appeared to be very genuine.
It’s clear from the picture that the groom is the polar opposite of the bride. He’s the type who’d rather stay in and get some shut-eye than hit the town in search of a good time. Even more so, the wealth of detail, such as the groom’s underpants and chest hair, is remarkable. They surely got a bang for their buck!
A Hamburger Kind of Wedding
Many weddings that took place during the COVID-19 epidemic were not celebrated with large groups of people but rather by the couple’s immediate families. This pair, though, didn’t appear to mind that there wasn’t a big party to commemorate their union.
They did things their way, hosting a modest reception for the close family. However, the bride’s request for a cake shaped like their favorite food – a hamburger – was the party’s biggest attraction. After all, it’s not every day we see a uniquely shaped dessert in a bun!
No One Likes An Ugly Cake
Based on the chosen design, it was assumed that this cake would be simple to construct and, thus, stunning in appearance. Unfortunately, the fondant was only the beginning of his failures. The fault lies squarely at the feet of the baker or pastry chef who botched the cake.
Our best wishes go out to the happy couple, and we hope they mended it in time for the celebration or at least found a way to hide the shattered pieces from their visitors. The photographs, though, will serve as a constant reminder of that tragic day. Yikes!
Leave the Toilet Paper in the Bathroom
They say that toilet paper was one of the most demanded supplies during the COVID outbreak. Frankly, we have no idea what this couple was thinking when they requested a wedding cake in the shape of toilet paper.
Apparently, they baked a cake in recognition of the enormous amount of TP they went through during the epidemic. In any case, this does not seem like the right time for such a homage. It’s a funny idea, but it should have been left unrealized!
Magical Woodland-Like Cake
This cake appears to be quite disappointing because it is flawed both in shape and color. Firstly, it’s round instead of square. Secondly, instead of a rich dark brown color, the shade appears more like mud.
Additionally, it lacks the four tiers that it should have had. The flowers on top are poorly placed with shooting stems. The only positive quality is that the baker was able to hide the cake’s crooked shape.
Even Worse Than the Real Deal
The only explanation for choosing such an unconventional cake as this is if either the groom or bride is associated with the automobile industry.
However, as evidenced by the cake on the right, the baker was unable to recreate the original cake effectively. The first flaw is that the cake is tilting and breaking. Furthermore, there is a missing element of white flowers that would have made it more appealing.
More Like an Igloo Than a Castle
This couple decided on an unusual fairy tale theme for their wedding reception to represent their love story. To signify the fairy tale element, they chose a castle as inspiration for their cake, hoping for something like the picture on the left.
Unfortunately, the baker failed to meet their expectations, resulting in a disastrous outcome. The castle resembled a peasant’s house, and the towers were poorly constructed and unable to support their own weight.
My Way or the Highway!
Making this particular cake should have been simple, but the baker chose to make it complicated. They added flowers all over, even on the parts that should have been left plain. Moreover, the layers were not distinctively different in width, posing a challenge.
Although white was the preferred color and is easy to get, the baker went ahead and made it yellow. Overall, the cake looks nothing like what the couple wanted, indicating the baker’s disregard for their preferences.
The Year’s Crown Jewel
These newlyweds decided to combine their love for oysters with their underwater-themed party, opting for an oyster cake for their wedding.
The highlight of the cake was the pearl placed on top, symbolizing the couple’s relationship with the phrase, “After many oysters, I finally found my pearl.” It was a clever metaphor and a sweet addition to the special day.
Miscommunication on the Baker’s Part
Cakes are an essential accessory for the couple on their special day that makes it memorable and sweet. Every couple has a clear idea about what they want for their wedding, much like this one—they wanted one layer, three colors, and roses as decorations.
Who knew that there would be a twist in the baking plot? The baker took matters into their own hands and made things more complicated. They didn’t even follow the color chart and skipped the rose decorations. All in all, the baker realized their mistake and refunded the couple, but left them disappointed on their special day.
Hunting-Themed Wedding Cake
As huge hunting fans, this couple decided to get a hunting-themed wedding cake, and rightly so! Why not include a reflection on something you both enjoy doing? So, they decided to order a full-sized cake complete with an elk! The idea was for the cake to resemble a hunting trophy and symbolize the couple’s union.
The cake turned out to be realistic and beautiful; kudos to the baker for putting in the extra effort and time. It flows with the baker’s dedication and creativity. However, it could have sat better with the overall theme of the event. But we suppose life’s about doing things you love, especially at your wedding.
Don’t Commit If You Won’t Follow Through
This couple wanted to have the classic cake topper dolls that usually represent the bride and groom. Aesthetic dolls are a staple for wedding cakes. They are a wonderful addition to the dessert and sit well with almost every theme.
To ensure the baker got the design right, they even attached a reference photo. However, the completed dolls looked nothing like what the couple initially asked for. It was nothing short of a disaster. In fact, if the couple had left the top of the cake empty, it would have looked far better than the bride imitating a sumo wrestler.
Love and Passion on a Cake
Cakes are a way for the bride and groom to express their undying love for each other. This cake is significant for the bride and groom because it showcases their professions. But, it is also a canvas for them to showcase what they like as individuals and as a couple. It’s a beauty to witness.
The bottom three layers are dedicated to the bride, a paramedic. The second layer represents a heartbeat, a nod to her life-saving work. The part dedicated to the groom did not precisely represent his profession, but we guess off-roading is somewhat of his hobby.
A Butterfly Rainbow Cake for the Bride
This bride couldn’t decide on the theme of her wedding cake, so she decided to go with all the rainbow colors. When she ordered the cake, she asked for it to be as bright and colorful as possible, featuring all the colors of the rainbow.
Yet, it turned out the baker followed her instructions too well, and the cake ended up being a bit too much. Even though she got what she wanted, the couple’s guests were not pleased. In fact, the rainbow-colored teddy bear in the front looks out of place.
An Awful Design to Take Center-Stage
Couples should know that cakes play a significant role in every wedding. When people walk around the reception to admire the ambiance and atmosphere, they are very likely to take a picture of the wedding cake.
First, the design strikes the eyes, and then, the bad typo completely throws you off! The cake is like the face of the occasion, so it should be done professionally. In this instance, we can firmly tell it wasn’t handled with any scrutiny.
Pride of the Peacock: Rested on the Cake
If there’s anything you should try hard to avoid when planning a wedding, it’s a cake disappointment. Some vendors can be very good at ruining your event with some ridiculous-looking cakes.
For example, what exactly is this? Instead of a supposed wedding cake that enchants the guests, this seems like an ugly bird who has just found the perfect spot to ruin.
Of All the Wedding Cake Designs…
It appears there was a particular inspiration behind this awful cake design—the fur and claws make it look like an amputated animal arm.
Is that the best inspiration for a wedding cake? It doesn’t even look realistic, and only reminds us of a hunting trip gone wrong. The horrible white fur only adds to the whole theme. We just hope this really is what the couple wished for.
Too Much Cake Ceremony in a Wedding Ceremony
Hold up! Supposing we were at this wedding, how many ceremonies are we even expected to follow? The real wedding event? Or the dramatic-looking cake reenactment?
What do we say about this one? At least the baker made a simple, good-looking doll. So, at least it wasn’t an complete failure!
The Whole Basket in a Cake
What could be lacking in this cake? Or, rather, let’s rephrase the question: What shape and color could possibly be missing in this arrangement?
We don’t exactly understand the inspiration behind this supposed wedding cake. Yet, with the combination of fish, meat, fruits, veggies, and shapes, it appears this couple found the creativity to represent the idea of their self-sufficiency with each other.
