Cake Topper

• In lieu of a traditional cake topper that depicts the bride and the groom, add a burst of color by covering the top tier of the cake in roses. This will give the cake a natural touch as well as some vibrancy. Choose colors for the roses that match the wedding bouquets, floral arrangements or colors from the wedding palette.
  
  

Borders

• Draw attention to the lines of the cake by accenting them with roses. Create a rose border around each level of the cake to add texture as well as color. The size of the border roses can vary from tier to tier, or they can reflect a uniform look. A rose border can also reflect the colors from the wedding color palette, tying together all of the wedding decor.
  
  

Tiers

• Wedding cake tiers can often be separated with stands so that there is space between each tier. For a whimsical touch, fill the space between each tier with roses. Although the cake tiers are supported by pillars or a cake stand, the cake tiers will appear to be resting on just the roses, creating a magical illusion that will enhance the visual impact of the cake.
  
  

Real or Fake

• The roses on the wedding cake can be constructed out of sugar or of fondant or they can be actual flowers, depending on the preference of the bridal couple. There are pros and cons to each type. Weigh the advantages of each to decide which will work best for you. An edible flower composed of sugar or fondant is an advantage in that guests will get to enjoy tasting them. Real flower will give the cake a natural touch and vibrancy that edible flowers can't.