11 Elegant Japanese-Style Wedding Cakes to Elevate Your Traditional Wedding

2017.03.06 published

I Want to See Japanese-style Wedding Cakes ♡

Recently, I’ve been seeing a lot of brides wearing traditional Japanese attire for their receptions and changing into colorful kimonos on Instagram. Among those brides-to-be who follow Marry, many might be thinking, "Wearing traditional clothes for the reception is beautiful."

If you are planning to wear hakama or colorful kimonos for your reception… wouldn’t you want to choose a Japanese-style wedding cake design as well? ♡

But what designs are available for Japanese-style wedding cakes? Since they are quite rare, it might be hard to visualize them.

This time, I will introduce many Japanese-style wedding cakes that I found on Instagram. Brides considering a cake-cutting ceremony in traditional attire should definitely take notes! ♩

[Single Layer Square] Japanese-style Wedding Cake Design ①

A glamorous and adorable Japanese-style wedding cake! In the center, cream and strawberries are shaped like a fan, and on a heart-shaped chocolate plate, the character "寿" (Longevity) is written. The surrounding decoration expresses pine trees with kiwis. ♩

[Single Layer Square] Japanese-style Wedding Cake Design ②

An elegant wedding cake that looks just like a congratulatory money envelope! The delicate design of the yellow Japanese-patterned ribbon is surprising! The idea of decorating with mizuhiki instead of a cake topper is also lovely. ♡

[Single Layer Square] Japanese-style Wedding Cake Design ③

A stylish Japanese cake design. Is it matcha flavor? *The sophisticated design of the fan and pine tree is sure to impress. The base cream has patterns reminiscent of a dry landscape garden, which is also delightful!

[Single Layer Round] Japanese-style Wedding Cake Design ④

Next, I will introduce a round single-layer cake ♡

A short cake filled with plenty of strawberries, wrapped in white chocolate like a ceremonial gift, with a design resembling braided cords. On top of the cake, there is chocolate art modeled after camellias. ♩ This is a sophisticated and high-quality Japanese-style wedding cake. *

[Single Layer Round] Japanese-style Wedding Cake Design ⑤

A wedding cake using matcha and chestnuts, looking and tasting 'very Japanese'! ♡ This cake is also wrapped in washi paper and mizuhiki, creating a design like a ceremonial gift. The character "寿" is written on real nama-yatsuhashi (a type of Japanese confection)! This is a must-try cake for any wagashi lovers. ♩

[Double Layer Square] Japanese-style Wedding Cake Design ⑥

A wedding cake designed like a jubako (a traditional stacked food box). ♩ Inside the cake surrounded by chocolate, there are plenty of strawberries... ♡ Being able to use the Japanese symbol of "jubako" is unique to Japanese weddings. *

This is what the jubako cake looks like from the side ♡ I would love to decorate it with auspicious Japanese motifs like cranes, cherry blossoms, and pine trees. ♩

[Double Layer Square] Japanese-style Wedding Cake Design ⑦

A stylish Japanese cake with an elegant purple patterned ribbon. The flower on top is also beautiful with its chic colors. ♡ The subtly stylish integration of Japanese elements is a nice touch. ◎

[Triple Layer Hexagonal] Japanese-style Wedding Cake Design ⑧

A wedding cake with a strong presence, covered in matcha! * On top, it is decorated with a Japanese-patterned ribbon and pom-pom chrysanthemums. ♡ It looks like a Japanese gift box and is cute! The Japanese vibe is conveyed even from a distance, making it great for receptions with many guests.

[Triple Layer Round] Japanese-style Wedding Cake Design ⑨

A wedding cake that the bride has personally put effort into! ♡ The base is white to contrast with the red kimono. Considering how it will look in photos, she focused on decorating the sides. * It features motifs of cherry blossoms and origami cranes, which are incredibly cute! The guests also loved it, and they took many photos! ♡

[Daruma Cake] Japanese-style Wedding Cake Design ⑩

The trending "daruma eye-painting" performance can be done with this daruma cake! ♡ The bride and groom complete it by drawing eyes with a chocolate pen. * This design is something you would never see at a Western-style reception, and it has been well-received by guests. ♩ The charm of this cake is that plenty of strawberries can be used while still being Japanese-themed. *

[Daruma Cake] Japanese-style Wedding Cake Design ⑪

There are also three-dimensional designs of daruma cakes! The quality is so good that it could be mistaken for a real daruma! ♡ Guests sitting nearby can also see the face of the daruma well. ♡

Which Japanese-style Wedding Cake Design Will You Choose? *

I have introduced designs for Japanese-style wedding cakes that you would want for a Japanese wedding. * Did any of the designs catch your eye? ♡ Please elevate your Japanese wedding with a wonderful Japanese-style wedding cake that complements your hakama and colorful kimono! ♩