As we see it, a stunning, drool-inducing wedding cake is the single most important part of any reception—well, second most important, after a happy couple. (Okay, debatable.) Whether you’re planning your own nuptials or curious about what you’ll be served a slice of on five consecutive Saturdays this summer, we’ve got you covered.
We asked three of the country’s most sought-after bakers, capable of nothing short of pastry-bag wizardry, to look in their blown-sugar crystal balls and tell us what wedding cake trends are in store for 2017 and beyond.