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GEODE
Crystal, agate, geode: Whatever you call it, there’s no denying that this trend, ahem, rocked the wedding circuit in 2016. Using colorful candy to mimic nature’s crystalline texture is genius. Plus, it’s a brilliant (and highly pinnable) way to have dessert complement the color scheme. Any way you slice it, this cake comes out on top.
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RUNNER-UP: WATERCOLOR
Another anything-but-boring trend: cakes that seem hand-painted. This look is easily customizable, whether you want an ombré, a floral, or even a “brushstroke” effect. Dessert that doubles as art? Sign us up.
See more 2016 All-Stars here – like the décor trend everyone obsessed over and the makeup look that earned a hashtag.