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To many guests, the most important part of the wedding is the cake. The location, the decor, the bride's dress, all of these things are vital, but they are to be admired. The cake, however, is to be enjoyed.

Unless the newlyweds served one that's made out of ground meat. Or the baker got sick and asked his cat to finish the job.

Bored Panda decided to compile a list of terrible wedding cake fails and turns out the Internet is abundant with them. Whether someone really messed up in the process of bringing it to the table or something really unfortunate — for example, a sandstorm — we included them all. Bon appétit.

As you can see, wedding cakes come in many shapes and sizes, depending on the number of guests it will serve. Modern pastry chefs and cake designers often use various ingredients and tools to create something that usually reflects the personalities of the couple too. Marzipan, fondant, gum paste, buttercream, and chocolate are among the most popular choices.

Wedding cakes are usually priced on a per-person, or per-slice, basis, with the prices ranging from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars per-person or slice, depending on the pastry chef hired to make it.

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The One That Assembled This Cake, Read The Instructions Wrong

The One That Assembled This Cake, Read The Instructions Wrong

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However, with smaller, more personal gatherings on the rise, some couples turn away from multi-tier confections. Instead, they opt for small cutting cakes of one or two tiers. "Because weddings are more intimate, there is a rise in small micro-wedding cakes and single-tier cakes," says Marleeta Peppers, owner of Leeta's Creations Custom Cakes.

Baker Arley Arrington added: "Lately, I've been working less on tiered cakes, and more on individually packaged desserts." 

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Who Doesn’t Love Cake? Specially One For That Wedding During The Coronavirus Outbreak - Tpcake

Who Doesn’t Love Cake? Specially One For That Wedding During The Coronavirus Outbreak - Tpcake

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According to Sarah Crowell, planner for Mavinhouse Events, having a small cake still allows for a traditional cake cutting moment, which many couples feel strongly about having. "With lingering health concerns, it really isn't sanitary to have a big cake on display and then serve it to everyone." Those who want loved ones to have a slice of cake can get creative and provide mini versions for each guest or table. For a more economical dessert option, couples can also offer pre-wrapped desserts, which are not only budget-friendly but Covid-safe as well.

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When it comes to wedding cakes, it's better to be safe than sorry. If you don't agree with me, just keep scrolling. You'll change your mind by the end of the list.

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A Bakery In East Earl, PA., Crafted A Life-Size, Deer-Shaped Wedding Cake

A Bakery In East Earl, PA., Crafted A Life-Size, Deer-Shaped Wedding Cake

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Groom's Cake Disaster. What We Wanted vs. What We Got

Groom's Cake Disaster. What We Wanted vs. What We Got

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#8

We Wanted To Create Something Beautiful For Our Wedding Cake. I Turned Out To Be A Pregnant Sumo Wrestler

We Wanted To Create Something Beautiful For Our Wedding Cake. I Turned Out To Be A Pregnant Sumo Wrestler

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My Wife And I Eloped During Quarantine. We Decided To Have A Hamburger Wedding Cake To Celebrate

My Wife And I Eloped During Quarantine. We Decided To Have A Hamburger Wedding Cake To Celebrate

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#10

That Does Not Look Like A Sand Castle

That Does Not Look Like A Sand Castle

My sister-in-law had a beach destination wedding in Mexico, and decided that she loved this sand castle cake. Upon speaking with the baker, she explained that she understood that the baker may not be able to recreate the cake exactly, but would be happy with something similar. The baker insisted that she could make a cake as equally beautiful. They agreed that the cake would be 3 tiers, with the sand castle on the top. On the wedding day, she instead got 3 separate tiers, each topped with its own version of a flesh colored sand castle.

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The "Gold" Cake At My Sister's Wedding Last Night

The "Gold" Cake At My Sister's Wedding Last Night

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Heidi Zimmermann
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this some kind of bad reaction from the ingredients with the goldcolor or why has it this barf green? Anybody an idea?

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The Baker Wouldn't Send Us A Picture Of The Cake Topper Until The Day Of The Wedding... We Soon Found Out Why

The Baker Wouldn't Send Us A Picture Of The Cake Topper Until The Day Of The Wedding... We Soon Found Out Why

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What I Ordered vs. What Was Delivered. I Paid $135 For This Mess

What I Ordered vs. What Was Delivered. I Paid $135 For This Mess

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know how the prices for cakes go in the US, but $135 doesn't sound like much. If you go to a cheap bakery, you'll get a cheap cake.

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Cake Baker Probably Didn't See The Bride Before Making The Cake. Or Any Other Human Being, In Fact

Cake Baker Probably Didn't See The Bride Before Making The Cake. Or Any Other Human Being, In Fact

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Lyra Fortune
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the head was bigger, it, in all fairness, would have looked decent.

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Castle Tower Wedding Cake

Castle Tower Wedding Cake

I met with a baker for flavors and everything was great. We agreed on flavors and design (left). The end result was that the baker I hired showed up with my cake later than she stated. When I saw it, it looked like the photo on the right. People asked if we were going to circumcise our cake. The cake was cracked, falling over, and did not have the flavors we asked for so the taste was unknown.

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What I Wanted vs. What Was Delivered. Yes, I Got A Full Refund

What I Wanted vs. What Was Delivered. Yes, I Got A Full Refund

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This Cringeworthy Wedding Cake Topping

This Cringeworthy Wedding Cake Topping

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A Facebook Friend’s Wedding Cake

A Facebook Friend’s Wedding Cake

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My Cousin's Wedding Cake. Rice Krispy Treats With Fruit By The Foot Flowers

My Cousin's Wedding Cake. Rice Krispy Treats With Fruit By The Foot Flowers

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A Friend's Wedding Cake

A Friend's Wedding Cake

The baker apparently put the cake in a large storage container then drove an hour and a half to the venue and delivered this monstrosity.

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#22

What Flavor Do You Want? Yellow, Please

What Flavor Do You Want? Yellow, Please

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This Cake Was Supposed To Spell "Wiser Wedding"

This Cake Was Supposed To Spell "Wiser Wedding"

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Rissie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, because getting that right would make this a perfect wedding cake.

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One Of 10 Worst Wedding Cake Fails I've Seen

One Of 10 Worst Wedding Cake Fails I've Seen

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And There She Is. Don't You Just Love How Different She Is? Edible Sugar Oysters

And There She Is. Don't You Just Love How Different She Is? Edible Sugar Oysters

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Ordered A Pink, White And Black Striped Cake, Received A Black White And Purple Cake With Uneven Stripes

Ordered A Pink, White And Black Striped Cake, Received A Black White And Purple Cake With Uneven Stripes

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Pure Class In Wedding Cake Form

Pure Class In Wedding Cake Form

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the person who made the list just has a problem with "non-traditional" cakes.

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Cheryl Carter
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perfect! I am sure it has a meaning for the couple! Excellently done!

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Carol Roeder
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least the groom will have a toy truck to play with when the newness wares off the wedded bliss!

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Cybele Spanjaard
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone has their own concepts of a wedding show piece..maybe not the cake

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Stephanie Did It
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Doesn't look like a wedding cake tho. What's with "Palmer" on top? With children?

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I Just Wanted To Share A Pic Of My Groom's Cake From My Wedding

I Just Wanted To Share A Pic Of My Groom's Cake From My Wedding

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#31

Stop Putting Muddy Toy Trucks On Your Wedding Cake

Stop Putting Muddy Toy Trucks On Your Wedding Cake

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#32

Even If You Really Like Sushi, This Sushi Wedding Cake Is Too Much

Even If You Really Like Sushi, This Sushi Wedding Cake Is Too Much

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Remember, You Want A Cake Pretty Enough To Move Your Guests To Tears, Not Tears That Move Themselves

Remember, You Want A Cake Pretty Enough To Move Your Guests To Tears, Not Tears That Move Themselves

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The Wedding Cake We Ordered vs. The Cake We Picked Up

The Wedding Cake We Ordered vs. The Cake We Picked Up

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why did you pick it up? You should have told them that is not what you ordered and you're still waiting for yours

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Ordered vs. Received. Looks Like It's Melting

Ordered vs. Received. Looks Like It's Melting

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What I Ordered On The Left, What I Got On The Right

What I Ordered On The Left, What I Got On The Right

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Stephanie Did It
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How does a professional baker not even know the difference between frosting and fondant?

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Redneck Wedding Cake

Redneck Wedding Cake

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Lyra Fortune
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is actually pretty crearive, I like it. I just think the person who made this list has an issue with "non-traditional" wedding cakes.

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When You Order A Wedding Cake (Left Pic) And This Is What Is Sent Through The Night Before Your Wedding (Right Cake)

When You Order A Wedding Cake (Left Pic) And This Is What Is Sent Through The Night Before Your Wedding (Right Cake)

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I Hope They Had A Wonderful Wedding And The Cake Tasted Better Than It Looked

I Hope They Had A Wonderful Wedding And The Cake Tasted Better Than It Looked

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Please Don't Jam A Life-Sized Plastic Mannequin Of Yourself On The Cake

Please Don't Jam A Life-Sized Plastic Mannequin Of Yourself On The Cake

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The Cake My Wife And I Expected (Without Flowers) vs. What Showed Up On Our Wedding Day

The Cake My Wife And I Expected (Without Flowers) vs. What Showed Up On Our Wedding Day

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Jihana
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok...not what you ordered, but I kinda dig that darker color. Just add some sparkles and you have a galaxy cake.

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From My Friend's Wedding. The Cake Was Several Layers Of Cheese

From My Friend's Wedding. The Cake Was Several Layers Of Cheese

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This Wedding Cake Made To Look Like A Meal From Popeye’s

This Wedding Cake Made To Look Like A Meal From Popeye’s

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Wedding Cake. Homemade By The Groom’s Mother

Wedding Cake. Homemade By The Groom’s Mother

The venue they got married at is capable of providing professionally made cakes, but I guess this was the groom’s mother’s kind gesture for their wedding. From what I understand, making a wedding cake is a different process than a homemade cake.
The cake eventually fell over not too long after this… sadly I didn’t get a photo as it already went out.

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Let's Just Say, The Cake Was A Flop

Let's Just Say, The Cake Was A Flop

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Brides These Days. When The Big Day Arrives, Some Of Them Can Really Lose Their Heads, You Know

Brides These Days. When The Big Day Arrives, Some Of Them Can Really Lose Their Heads, You Know

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#51

Mom Made My Sister's Wedding Cake. Yes... Wedding

Mom Made My Sister's Wedding Cake. Yes... Wedding

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My Friend Recently Ordered A Cake For Her Parents’ 50th Wedding Anniversary. She Was Very Disappointed And They Ended Up Not Charging Her For The Cake

My Friend Recently Ordered A Cake For Her Parents’ 50th Wedding Anniversary. She Was Very Disappointed And They Ended Up Not Charging Her For The Cake

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I Present To You - Our Wedding Cake. I Will Admit They Got The Color Right. That’s It. Yes I’m Serious

I Present To You - Our Wedding Cake. I Will Admit They Got The Color Right. That’s It. Yes I’m Serious

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Mashed Potato Wedding Cake With Gravy Icing And Fried Chicken Topper

Mashed Potato Wedding Cake With Gravy Icing And Fried Chicken Topper

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My Barber's Bride Found The Wedding Cake (Left) She Wanted And A Baker Said She'd Bake It For Her. Two Days Before The Wedding Baker Sent Them The Pic On The Right

My Barber's Bride Found The Wedding Cake (Left) She Wanted And A Baker Said She'd Bake It For Her. Two Days Before The Wedding Baker Sent Them The Pic On The Right

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As A Guy I Think I Am Finally Getting This Cake Thing Down

As A Guy I Think I Am Finally Getting This Cake Thing Down

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My Wedding Cake Fail. Expectations vs. Reality

My Wedding Cake Fail. Expectations vs. Reality

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Hearty Wedding

Hearty Wedding

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Samantha Lomb
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like an abomination from a 70s cookbook. all it needs is some kind of jello with things floating in it on the side

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"Till Death Do Us Part". Literally

"Till Death Do Us Part". Literally

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This “Cattle Brand” Themed Wedding Cake That Looks Like A Crusty, Infected Breast

This “Cattle Brand” Themed Wedding Cake That Looks Like A Crusty, Infected Breast

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Yes, The Pics On The Right Are Of Our Wedding Cake

Yes, The Pics On The Right Are Of Our Wedding Cake

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Poop Smeared Wedding Cake

Poop Smeared Wedding Cake

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One Of My Buddy's Cakes Today For His Wedding. My Work Is Done Here

One Of My Buddy's Cakes Today For His Wedding. My Work Is Done Here

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Do Not Put Bloody Antlers On A Wedding Cake

Do Not Put Bloody Antlers On A Wedding Cake

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This Is How The Cake Arrived For My Brother's Wedding Tomorrow. Let Me Tell You, It Is A Perfect Metaphor For How Covid Has Affected Their Plans

This Is How The Cake Arrived For My Brother's Wedding Tomorrow. Let Me Tell You, It Is A Perfect Metaphor For How Covid Has Affected Their Plans

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Borat Wedding Cake

Borat Wedding Cake

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This Towering Meat Cake At A Japanese Wedding Party

This Towering Meat Cake At A Japanese Wedding Party

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Went To My Redneck Cousin's Wedding Today. This Was Their Cake

Went To My Redneck Cousin's Wedding Today. This Was Their Cake

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Samantha Lomb
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mudding appears to b a popular theme. better than the dead animals and confederate flags though

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Camo. Confederate Flag Cake. Broken Down Rv. Yep, It's A Wedding

Camo. Confederate Flag Cake. Broken Down Rv. Yep, It's A Wedding

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ADHORTATOR
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You should at least know your flag.... there are too many stars

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Look At This Wedding Cake

Look At This Wedding Cake

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Samantha Lomb
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well at least they advertise being racist white trash so you know to avoid them

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