As couples turn more and more to natural finishes for their big day, plants are being given more and more power. Fresh, earthy greens are springing to perfection in wedding decor, from wedding bouquets to floral centrepieces. But what about your wedding cake?

As cake decorations, flowers are expected. So why not consider using leaves? They’re stunning, easy to gather and will add a fresh finish to your cake.

Here are some ideas to inspire you:

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I'm addicted to these photographs. It doesn't help that I'm in Washington state traipsing through ferns, dogwoods (still in bloom!!), tiny wild blackberries, salmon berries and stinging nettles (not on these cakes!). All the magic of childhood adventure, all the botanical-woodsy beauty of green lush everything. To see it arranged elegantly against the subtle cake patterns just blows me away. Thank you for creating such enchantment @studiomondine and @jenhuangphoto!! #wednesdayinthewoods #botanicalwedding #botanicalweddingcake

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A little one to bring in a new year… Quiet of late, a move and a renovation project in full swing and now resident in the lovely Hastings! Looking forward to a new decade and I wish everyone a happy and successful new year! . . . . . #weddingcakedesign #blushweddingcake #botanicalweddingcake #sugarblossoms #sugarflowers #newyears #celebrate_handmade #party🎉 #hastings #hastingsfood #hastingscake

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Earthy vibes for Casey and Fred on a sunny Sunday morning up in Enderong Resort in Janda Baik! Earl Grey Lemon Lychee in the bottom tier, Salted Caramel Apple in the top tier. Topper by @kimsbisous. #sayaBAKE #sayaBAKEforweddings #sayaBAKEcustomcakes #sayaBAKEtieredcakes #customcakes #buttercreamcake #buttercreamweddingcake #klcakes #cakemalaysia #klbakers #klbaker #bakerskl #cakekl #weddingkl #weddingcakekl #succulentcake #succulentweddingcake

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Timeless wedding cake by Sunshine Sweet Cakes! #timelesslove #weddingcakedesign #yestothecake

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Sending love and congratulations to L & A on their wedding day @holdsworthhouse. Design based on the stunning work of @swann.amy #luxurywedding #springwedding #springweddingcake #whitewedding #fourtierweddingcake #countrywedding #weddingcakeinspiration #cakesinstyle #weddinginspiration #yorkshirecakemaker #weddingcakesHuddersfield #weddingcakesHolmfirth #bridalinspiration #luxuryweddingcake #weddingcakes #yorkshireweddingcakes #yorkshirebride #cakedisplayideas #bridesupnorth #madewithlove #weddingdetails #thatsdarling #luxurywedding #rusticwedding #modernweddingideas #modernwedding #rusticweddingcake #seminakedcake #weddingcakesyorkshire #wildflowerweddingcake

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Thank you @cakesbybreparsons This was the best ever wedding cake for our mini-wedding in Sydney 🌴🌿💚 #yulesandhutch ….. . . #sydneyweddingcakes #weddinginspo #bridalshower #sydneycelebrationcakes #sydneybonbonniere #flowercake #sydneyweddingfavours #tropicalwedding #greenweddingcake #goldrip #watercoloureffect #whiteweddingcake #singaporeorchids #monstera #weddingplanningsydney #coconutandlime

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Whoosh…. Look at this for a stunner! Love the dark green and gold combo…. 🌱🌿😍 Lisa makes amazing cakes! And stunning editing colours… 😍 REPOST…….. Beautiful botanicals in Buxton Pavilion Gardens were the backdrop for this cake. It was a labour of love as every sugar leaf and petal was individually wired and hand dusted. A subtle handpainted background and edible gold leaf add a little extra 🌳🌿 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue: @PavilionGardens Photography: @tessviera Model: @miriamrodriguezjuarez Lighting & shoot assistant: @shadesofspringtime Head pieces: @rachelchaprunne Earings/necklace: @judithbrownjewellery Florist/foliage: @finishingflourishes Stationary: @wonderland_invites Cake: @urbancakehouse Dress: @morileeofficial supplied by @Noraevebridal Make up: @lauralouisemakeupartist Hair: @wildflowerhaircompany . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #wildernesswedding #botanicalwedding #botanicalgardens #wildflowerbride #succulentwedding #gardenwedding #cakehoop #cakehoopstand #sheffieldweddingcakes #veganweddingcakes #handpaintedweddingcake #sugarfoliage #natureweddingcake #natureinspired #tropicalwedding #bohowedding #festivalbride #festivalwedding #bohemianbride #naturalbride #backtonatutewedding #countyweddingmagazines #wayoutwedding

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🙌 This mirror table makes this wedding cake look so amazing! 📷  #photography by @andiefreemanphotography #wcvendor #weddingchicksvendor 🎂  #weddingcake @eileen_carter_creations 🍴  #table by @crusheventrentals 🏤  #venue #weddingvenue is @foxhallresort #weddingplanner is @mollymckdesigns #weddingflowers by @amandajewelfloraldesign #cake #weddingcake #weddinginspiration #caketable #atlanta #atlantawedding #luxurywedding #gardenweddingcake #weddingcakes #weddingcakeideas #weddingcakedesign #weddingcakeflowers #cake #cakes #cakestagram #cakedesign #cakecakecake #weddingchicks

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