Culture and Lifestyle Fresh Fruit Wedding Cakes By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 10, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Cyn Kain As fresh as a Southern spring, these fruit- and berry-bedecked wedding cakes celebrate the abundance of the changing seasons. Sugar roses don't have anything on these straight-from-the-field decorations! 01 of 10 Strawberry Shortcake Cyn Kain For a bride who doesn't like cake, a tiered shortcake (made from her grandpa's pound cake recipe!) layered with fresh strawberries and a creamy filling was the perfect choice. Ceramic bluebird toppers lend an extra touch of country charm. SouthernWeddings.com: North Carolina Farm Wedding 02 of 10 Rustic Charm Photo: Jen Fariello Apples, plums, figs, and blackberries in the jewel tones of fall decorate this square tiered cake. Each layer has a different filling and flavor. SouthernWeddings.com: Fall Virginia Wedding 03 of 10 Succulents and Berries Photo: Sweet Tea Photography The natural charm of fresh berries and sculptural succulents enliven the simple, buttercream-wrapped tiers of this tres leches cake. SouthernWeddings.com: Floral Virginia Wedding 04 of 10 Cherry on Top Photo: Eric Kelley Tidy rows of Rainier cherries mark each tier of this farm-fresh cake, and offer a hint of what's inside. SouthernWeddings.com: Family Heirlooms 05 of 10 Cool Citrus Cake Photo: Harwell Photography The cheerful hue of diminutive kumquats brightens up this classic light-gray cake. We love the addition of graceful orange blossoms too! SouthernWeddings.com: Classic Georgia Wedding 06 of 10 Strawberry Bliss Photo: Katie Stoops From its preppy striped bow to its darling gum paste strawberries, this eye-catching cake is a cheerful spring or summer design for a Southern bride. SouthernWeddings.com: Berry Bliss 07 of 10 Garden Variety Photo: Ulmer Studios A hummingbird would be right at home near this garden-casual, simply frosted wedding cake. Fresh berries are a colorful complement to a traditional layered hummingbird cake. SouthernWeddings.com: Hummingbird and Wildflower Wedding 08 of 10 Apple of My Eye Photo: Jen Huang Loosely inspired by the Kentucky Derby, this cake makes gentle nods to that iconic race with its (edible!) gold-dusted apples and red rosebud sprays. SouthernWeddings.com: My Kentucky Rose 09 of 10 Sugar Rush Photo: The Nichols The beautiful hues of sugar-dusted peaches add a colorful note to this otherwise all-white cake. We love the rustic tree-trunk stand! SouthernWeddings.com: Garden Party Texas Wedding 10 of 10 Berries and Cream Photo: Marissa Joy This bride and groom chose a simple two-tier pound cake filled with lemon custard frosting and topped with fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries—perfect for a summer wedding! SouthernWeddings.com: Charleston Wedding Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit