Less is more! That seems to be the mantra of many couples these days, who are opting for simple and oh so pretty, one tier wedding cakes for their celebration.

It is really interesting to see the shift in movement from the traditional, towering wedding cake, to deconstructed layers displayed at varying heights, pared right down to the modern, single layer cake decked out with flowers, fruit or a unique topper or with enough embellishment to require no other decor at all! The result is a soft and pretty minimalism that I can’t help but adore.

There has been a lot of talk in the wedding world about seeing a return to ballroom elegance and grandeur this year. Despite that, I believe that the understated elegance of the one tier cake will remain popular. What do you think?

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake by Erin Kanagy via Style me Pretty {Landon Jacob Photography}

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake by Luscious Layers Bakery via Elizabeth Anne Designs {Kina Wicks Photography}

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake by Skiff’s Cakes via Style Me Pretty {Love Light Images}

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake via Elizabeth Anne Designs {Julie Kay Kelly Photography}

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake and Photography by Brushfire Photography via Grey Likes Weddings

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake by MariaVCreative via Ruffled {Vitalic Photo}

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake by Maggie Austin Cake

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake by Vanilla Bake Shop via Ruffled {Alders Photography}

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake by ConnieCupcake Luxury Cakes

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake via One Fab Day {Brosnan Photographic}

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake by Maggie Austin Cake via Ritzy Bee Blog

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake by April Epps via 100 Layer Cake {Odalys Mendez Fine Art Photography}

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake by Love Inspires Change {Lani Elias Fine Art Photography}

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake by Sweet Bloom Cakes via Sweet Style {Leanne Ambrogio for Sweet Style}

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake by Flourgirl Patissier via The McCartneys Fine Art Photography

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake and Photography by Roost

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake by Lael Cakes via Style Unveiled {Jen Huang Photography}

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake via 100 Layer Cake {Kurt Boomer Fine Art Photography}

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake by Jenna Smith of Revel Events via Style Me Pretty {Gucio Photography}

Single Tier Wedding CakesCake by Eat Cake via Wedding Chicks {White Loft Studio}

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