Our Favorite Cake Ideas for your Wedding, Party, or Special Occasion

by Balsa CircleMay 04, 2025

After a number of taste tests and going through so many cake design ideas, you’ve finally crossed choosing the best cake off your Party Planning To-Do List. Congrats! Now comes another fun part, finding the perfect cake stand.

It is easy to find a cake stand, but more than the style, one more important thing to consider is its' functionality. Are you going for small desserts like cupcakes and donuts? Or a single layer cake? How about a multi-tiered large cake? Whatever you’re having, there’s surely a cake stand for it! Today we are bringing a few of our favorite cake ideas together and give you an idea on how you could present these cakes in style on our new cake stands.

Fleur de Lis and Geometric Cake Stands

If you are not a fan or heavy multiple-tiered cakes, then these stands are for you. These cake stand holders are perfect in accentuating small and medium cakes, as well as those sumptuous cupcakes that everyone can’t wait to get their hands on and eat.

These stylish Fleur de lis stands can accommodate smaller cakes which is ideal for birthday parties or a more intimate wedding -- an ongoing wedding trend. For a baroque-themed event, an ornate cake stand will add a touch of elegance to your dessert table. The intricate metal base and clear glass top provide a sophisticated display for lavish cakes, pastries, and other confections..

Gold Metal Fleur De Lis Round Cake Stand Dessert Display Pedestal

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Embossed cake risers

If you want to go big with your cake, these embossed cake stands and risers are ideal for tall tiered cakes and heavier decorated cakes. It is also an elegant support for minimally decorated multi-tiered cakes because of its gorgeous embossed design. Perfect for formal weddings or celebrating big milestones!

Cupcake stands and mirror trays

Cupcake risers like this spiral stairway cupcake stand will allow you to display a variety of cupcakes, donuts, and other mini desserts. The gold metal and stairway design will create a stylish and elegant look to your dessert table.

If you are offering smaller treats, acrylic trays are also a great choice to beautifully present your sumptuous sugary delights. Featuring a gold beaded rim, these versatile trays are available in clear or white base, adding a chic touch to any dessert table.!

3 Gold Round Metal Cupcake Stands Dessert Display Riser

15 in Brown 4 Tier Round Natural Wood Cupcake Dessert Stand

Rustic Wooden Stands

One popular cake stand that more and more people are using is a rustic wooden stand. These natural tiered stands are perfect for showcasing your star dessert while adding an organic, earthy feel to any occasion. Whether adorned with florals and greenery for an outdoor vibe or styled indoors for a charming, rustic touch, they effortlessly elevate your dessert display.

12 in Natural Round Rustic Wooden Pedestal Cake Stand with Beaded Edge

23 in Gold 3 Tier Round Metal Cake Dessert Stand with Clear Acrylic Plates

So these are some of the best cake stands for all of your reception desserts. Which one would you use for your next event? Let us know in the comments below or tag us on Instagram. While you’re there, be sure to follow @BalsaCircle on Instagram for more tips and event inspirations.

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