Are you a DIY bride looking for a unique, alternative, and affordable wedding cake idea? If the answer is yes, you've come to the right place! We have four alternative wedding cake ideas that will save you money and charm your guests. We started with four cakes and four plates. Our new colored cake plates, to be specific. Using these plates at your dessert table is a great way to add some color to your event. The four cakes have different personalities, styles, and color schemes that pair perfectly with each of our colored cake plates. 1. The Waffle Cake:

The waffle cake is great for daytime weddings, wedding brunches, and for any waffle lover! This cake works well for a backyard or rustic wedding. It's also great for the low key bride and groom who love brunch. Here is what you need to create the Waffle Wedding Cake:

• The 5.5" Renaissance Lemon Cake Plates
• 7.5 oz Mini Plastic Wine Carafes - for flowers
• 10.25" White Plastic Cake Stand
• 4" Table Square Vase - adds height to the cake stand. We added some lemons and raspberries underneath the vase to add color and to continue our theme
• 10 oz Stemless Champagne Flutes - mimosas are a must with waffle cake
• 8 oz Plastic Gravy Boat - for syrup
• Lemons - you can choose different waffle toppings, but we chose lemons to match our lemon cake plates
• Raspberries
• Flowers - add extra texture and color to your look

2. The Rice Crispy Cake: The Rice Crispy Cake has the look and shape of a traditional cake and appeals to the fun, light-hearted bride and groom. The Rice Crispy Cake is an inexpensive, simple alternative cake idea. There are only a few ingredients and there is no oven required! We made our Rice Crispy Cake simple and elegant, but you can jazz it up by dipping the cake into colored chocolate and even adding sprinkles to match your color scheme. *Smarty Party Tip #1: We used different sized spring form pans to get the desired cake-like shape we wanted.  *Smarty Party Tip #2: Make sure to grease your pans really well so that the Rice Crispy Cake comes off of the pan easily. Here is what you need for the Rice Crispy Cake:

• 5.5" Renaissance Seafoam Cake Plates
• 13.25" White Plastic Cake Stand
• Odyssey Mini 3.5 oz Plastic Shooter Flutes
• 5.9" White Bamboo Ball Picks
• Mint Green 1.5" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
• Card-stock - to make the hearts on the picks

3. The Bundt Cake: Try combining the Bundt Cake with a rustic, simple wedding. You can make the bundt cakes from scratch or you can save money and use a cake mix. Smarty Party Tip: Make sure to grease your pans so that the cakes come out beautifully after removing them from the oven! Here is what you need for the Bundt Cake:

• 5.5" Renaissance Lilac Plastic Cake Plates
• 3 Tiered Party Stand
• 5 oz Sovereign Champagne Flutes
• Flowers - to add texture and color

4. The Donut Cake:

Going with a donut cake is an adorable addition to any trendy, funky wedding. If you enjoy baking, you can make the donuts from scratch, however the less stressful option is having a local bakery make the donuts for your big day. Here is what you need for the Donut Cake:

• 5.5" Renaissance Turquoise Cake Plates
• 4 Tier Stacked Dessert Tower
• 3.5 oz Onde Heavy Champagne Flutes
• Flowers - to add texture and color

Looking for more cake inspiration? Check out our Naked Cake Recipe Blog. Party Hardy, Smarties! Jackie Styling: Jackie Carper, Andrea Roewe, Ashleigh Murphy, Ashley Dolan