Cue the Tiers: 20 Dream Wedding Cakes for George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin
- 1/19
GOLD STAR
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin met in Italy and are tying the knot in Venice, so we wouldn't be surprised to see a cake inspired by their Venetian surroundings. This gold, rose-topped tower from N.Y.C.'s Ana Parzych Cakes reminds us of the ornately-embellished domes atop the city's Basilica di San Marco.
Courtesy Lawrence Frank Photography - 2/19
LONDON LOOK
Amal has lived in London for most of her life, so there's a chance she'll tap a British bakery to create their wedding dessert. Nevie-Pie Cakes specializes in hand-painted cakes with personalized flavors perhaps Amal will opt for Earl Grey and lemon buttercream layers to complete the English theme.
Courtesy Rebecca Fennell Photography - 3/19
CROWD PLEASER
With a diverse guest list of celebrities, friends and family flying in for the nuptials, the couple may want to choose a flavor that'll please just about everyone: chocolate. The Butter End's cocoa-covered confection beautifully fits the bill.
Courtesy The Butter End - 4/19
PURPLE REIGN
When she officiated her cousin's wedding this summer, Amal wore a violet chiffon gown with floral appliques. If her own wedding style also leans towards purple, N.Y.C.'s City Sweets petal-topped cake would be ideal for the affair.
Courtesy STAK Photography - 5/19
SIMPLY STUNNING
Whether dressed for a day at the office or a night on the town, Amal always looks effortlessly chic a style we hope she carries over to dessert. New York-based Confetti Cake's classic pink cake with monochromatic flowers is understated elegance from tip to base.
Courtesy Confetti Cakes - 6/19
TIER DROPS
George is known to be quite the practical joker. If the star wants to play a deliciously-clever trick on his guests, he should consider this creation from London's Elizabeth's Cake Emporium ... which appears to hang in mid-air from a chandelier!
Courtesy Elizabeth's Cake Emporium - 7/19
SWEET + SAVORY
A big foodie like Amal may want to shake up the traditional tiers with an adventurous dessert. This all-cheese tower from Cabbage Patch in Snohomish, Washington will have guests coming back for seconds ... and thirds. And fourths.
Courtesy Rick + Anna Photography - 8/19
ORANGE CRUSH
Amal isn't afraid to embrace color in her wardrobe witness the way she rocks this bold coral outfit. This cake, covered in orange, red and yellow flowers from Superfine Bakery in Los Angeles, has a similar fiery flair.
Courtesy Suthi Picotte Photography - 9/19
SHIMMER + SHINE
Amal doesn't step out of the house without a bold accessory (or two) and we think the same style "rule" may apply to cake. This confection from London's Little Venice Cake Company is covered in shimmery, edible pearls the ultimate statement piece.
Courtesy Little Venice Cake Company - 10/19
SQUARE ONE
Mosaic tiles play a role in the art of both Lebanon (where Amal is from) and Italy (the wedding location). We'd love to see a cake based around that theme, like this brilliantly-colored creation from Kakes by Karen in Naples, Florida. The elegant, hand-cut squares are as pretty as anything you'd see in a museum.
Kakes by Karen - 11/19
BARING IT ALL
Traditional, glamorous, whimsical there are so many ways to do a wedding cake. But if the couple wants something on-trend, we've got one word for them: Naked. These frosting-free beauties are popping up everywhere and we're partial to this berry pretty one from The Sugar Suite in Orlando.
Courtesy Amalie Orrange Photography - 12/19
SLICE OF NATURE
The Lake Como landscape is truly breathtaking, with miles of forest around the placid lake. We wouldn't be surprised if the couple paid tribute to the area surrounding George's Italian estate with a cake of beautifully-designed flowers, branches and leaves, like this gold and pink design from London's Rosalind Miller Cakes.
Courtesy Rosalind Miller Cakes - 13/19
THE GREAT WHITE
George and Amal seem like classic types who certainly wouldn't want their wedding photos to look dated in several years. They can avoid such a mishap by picking a white-on-cream design. This one from The Cake Parlour in London is simple and unfussy but still up to the couple's elegant standards.
Courtesy The Cake Parlour - 14/19
TINY BAUBLES
When you're Hollywood royalty hosting guests in a celebrated city like Venice, an extravagant creation might make sense. We nominate this embellished tower from Chicago's Vanille Patisserie, which is decked out with sparkling jewels and gold chains.
Courtesy Nick Ulivieri Photography - 15/19
CLASSIC ELEGANCE
One good reason to choose a black and white wedding cake? Even if the glamorous couple changes their reception theme several times (hey, it is a Hollywood wedding), the cake will still coordinate. We'd love to see noted N.Y.C. baker Ron Ben-Israel show up in Venice to deliver the goods.
Courtesy Ron Ben-Israel Cakes - 16/19
CITY VIEW
If Amal likes the idea of honoring Manhattan and her time at New York University law school, she could opt for this glowing, gold-adorned cake from Ivory amp Rose Cake Company in London. It reminds us of the Big Apple and the gleaming sun setting over the Hudson River.
Courtesy Ivory & Rose Cake Company - 17/19
THAT'S AMORE
These two are super romantic: Who can forget George's sweet words about his soon-to-be bride and wedding? The couple could go for a traditionally amorous wedding cake, like this chic, lace-detailed design from Charm City Cakes in Baltimore.
Courtesy Charm City Cakes - 18/19
JUST ADD WATER
If George and Amal want a nod to Lake Como, the subtle, almost watercolor-like blues and purples on this tower from The Caketress in Toronto would be a splashy tribute.
Courtesy The Caketress - 19/19
CENTER OF ATTENTION
Amal is already sporting a massive diamond sparkler and seems to take her bling seriously. So really the question is, why not choose a bejeweled cake inspired by pieces worn by British royalty? Bonus: The pale green color will be a fitting match for all the colorful cocktails being served at the reception.
Courtesy Martha Stewart