Austin Wedding Cake and Catering Trends of 2018

It’s time to look back on the Austin wedding cake and catering trends that stood out to us most in 2018. Without a doubt, this year has been chock full of impressive bites, both eye-catching and mouthwatering! Take a look at these trends we saw in 2018 from our local Austin bakeries, dessert makers and caterers. You’ll want to dig right in! Cheers!

Fantastically Fruity

Our Austin bakers and caterers used delicious berries and fruits in just about every kind of dish this year, from delectable cake toppers to bite-sized desserts and even with savory appetizers. For an extra punch of sweet and acidic flavor, consider adding fruit to your cake or entrée!

Sweet Treets Bakery | Pearl Events Austin | Loot Rentals | Whim Hospitality | Bouquets of Austin | The Frost Collective

Tiny Pies | Jody Horton Photography

Simon Lee Bakery | Horseshoe Bay Resort | Anastasia Strate Photography

Launderette | The Grove | The Bird and The Bear

The Salt Lick | The Grove | The Bird and The Bear

Happening Hexagons

Hexagons have definitely had a moment in 2018, showing up in interiors and tiles, but also in cakes! These Austin wedding cake bakers strayed from the typical circular tiers and mixed things up with fun geometric designs.

Iced Cakes & Confections | Premiere Select | W Hotel | The Flower Studio | Penelope L’amore Photography

2Tarts Bakery | 7Co Event Venue | Janeane Marie Photography

Grab-and-Go

In 2018, convenience and approachability were key, especially when it came to desserts! Grab-and-go dessert bars for everything from macarons to donuts made their way into Austin weddings this year. Aside from practicality, the displays were visually stunning, too!

The Cupcake Bar | The Contemporary Austin – Jones Center |  Loot Rentals | Premiere Events | Penelope L’amore Photography

Powder Sugar Room | Shy Laurel Photography

Gourdough’s Public House | The Addison Grove | Loot Rentals | Robert Bradshaw Photography