11/06/2026
I love heart-shaped wedding cakes… but there’s something brides don’t always realise.
These vintage heart cakes are one of the biggest wedding cake trends right now.
And honestly? I completely understand why.
They’re romantic.
They’re nostalgic.
They’re incredibly cute in photos.
They’re perfect for intimate weddings and they create such a lovely focal point when you’re cutting your cake.
But here’s the part many couples don’t think about until afterwards…
They’re usually quite small.
Because of their shape, they don’t serve as many portions as a traditional round or square wedding cake of a similar size.
Which means if you’re planning to serve cake to a larger number of guests, you may not actually have enough cake for everyone.
And in some cases, the couple themselves don’t even get a slice after all the guests have been served!
Another thing to consider is scale.
A small heart-shaped cake can look beautiful in a cosy venue.
But in a large ballroom or hotel reception space, it can sometimes look a little lost on the cake table.
The good news?
There are plenty of ways to make this trend work.
You can add cupcakes for extra servings.
You can have a kitchen cake or sheet cake prepared behind the scenes for guests.
You can simply go larger with the heart cake itself.
Or you can add faux tiers underneath to create height and make more of an impact in larger venues.
So if you’ve fallen in love with the heart cake trend, don’t worry.
You absolutely can have one.
Just make sure you’re planning for both the look and the guest numbers.
Because the prettiest cake is the one that works for your wedding too.
Have you been considering a heart-shaped wedding cake for your wedding? Let me know in the comments ⬇️
