The sea is a great place to be, especially on a wedding day. If you’re planning a beach wedding or just love the ocean, you can easily extend that theme into your wedding cake.

We aren’t talking about slapping some shells on and calling it a day. Use texture and detail in unique ways to honour the stunning seas. This allows you to make a subtle statement without going full-on theme.

Here are some amazing designs to inspire you:

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We interrupt your daily programming to bring you this textured ocean cake crafted by @jasmineraecakes 😍 How crazy is this sense of motion?!⁠ ⁠ photo + cake @jasmineraecakes⁠ ⁠ #dessert #weddingcake #etherealcake #cakes #tealcake #cakestagram #cakedecorating #instacake #sweettooth #weddinginspiration #wedding #weddingideas #weddingplanning #weddingflowers #cake #cakeart #cakeoftheday #cakelove #cakeboss #cakedesign #ricepaperflowers #bridetobe #weddinggoals #cakedesigner #weddingblog #oceancake

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"Being happy doesn't mean everything is perfect. It means you have decided to look beyond the imperfections" . . For a young lady who is now 18💙 . . #marblecake #crakedcake #ricepaper #ricepapersail #oceancake #cakesinstyle #cakesofinstagram #springbloomcakes #cakeart #cakeartistry #cakeinspiration #torontocakes #cakebakeoffng #cakesofig #thecakesofig

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Feeling a little blue this week, but it is my birthday in a few days which is lifting my spirit 🙊😱 Apologies in advance for any delays as I have closed off this coming week for some well deserved time off. Almost every email has been answered, and if you haven’t received a reply you should by end of this week. Hoping everyone has had an amazing weekend 💙🌊

A post shared by Sincerely, Sam Cakes (@sincerelysamcakes) on Aug 11, 2019 at 5:00am PDT

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As sweet as the briny sea… 🧜🏻‍♀️ … .. . Event Design/Planning & Florals: @florals_by_fittsy Photography: @carolinamarlesphotography Cake & Cupcakes: @skyesartisanbakes Stationery & Calligraphy: @letterhomedesign Hair: @riversedgeme Makeup: @virginia.michaud.mua Bridal Dress: @blushportland @misshayleypaige Bridesmaids Dresses: @lulus @asos Macrame Earrings: @cxhill Models: @_navstagram @k_ontherockz @naykps Ribbon: @allysunwest Handmade shell bottles: @antiquesonnine Venue: Private Property, Kennebunkport, Maine

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Wavy 😍Yes or no? Follow us @thecakesofig Turn on your notifications and tag us in your pictures! @duchess.bakes . . #cakestagram #cakes #instacake #cakegoals #cakeoftheday #cakegram #cakelover #prettycake #cakesofinsta #buzzfeed #cakesdaily #cakedesign #cakeboss #cakeart #cakestyle #cakeoftheday #caketrends #cakecakecake #cakesofinstagram #dailyfoodfeed #cakeinspo #cake #eeeeeats #cakedesigner #cupcakeproject #cakesofig #seacake #fondant #fondantart

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As wave comes to shore . . . The ocean inspired #weddingcake of Sam @stjahjono & Evelyn @evesuripto This cake was supposed to look QUITE different! Inspiration struck midway and the bride was sweet enough to trust me to go along with it 👌 . . . #samevestory #lenovellebali #lenovellecake #weddingcakebali #creamandlacecake #baliweddingcake #balicake #baliwedding #cakedecorating #rufflescake #cakeart #cakestagram #instacake #cakeideas #cakeinspo #weddingcakeinspo #weddingcakeideas #weddingideas #weddinggoals #weddinginspo #oceancake #beachcake #destinationwedding

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Seas the day 🌊 #cakegoals #eaterphilly #mondayblues #foobooz #ido #cakedecorating #lovephilly #edibleart #buttercreamcake #bluecake #phillybride #seacake #yummy #phillyeats #oceancakes #summerlove #phillybrideguide #seashellcake #weddingcakegoals #beachwedding #summerbride #ilovesweets #lovepark #classiccake #blueandwhitecake #waves

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Ocean Inspired Wedding cake with stormy wave toned buttercream + oysters 🌊 Photo by the amazing @nadiahungphotography Currently on @brideandbreakfasthk ❤️ #ocean #oceancake #oceanwedding #caketrends2018 #love #cake #cakedecorating #wedding #weddingcake #weddingplanning #cakebynicolemceachnie #buttercream #baking #pastrychef #ombrecake #oceaninspired #photography #cakeideas #cakestagram #cakeinspiration #weddingplanner

A post shared by Cake by Nicole McEachnie (@cakebynicole) on Aug 24, 2018 at 7:05pm PDT

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🔹This is my first cake collaboration #bakestoescape hosted by @pastrybynikki @bake_a_saurus and @cupcakesandconfetti1. Thank you for hosting If I could travel somewhere right now the destination wouldn't matter as I just would like to stay by the sea. That's where I always feel happy whether it's calm and nice or stormy.💙 🌊So this is my textuted sea cake with wafer sails🌊 ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ __________________________ #texturecake#natalie_cakestudio_celebrationcakes #instacake#paintedcake#cheshirecakes#manchestercake#buttecreamart#moderncake#edibleart#seacake#cakeart#natalie_cakestudio#hale#altrincham#textures#bakestoescape #manchesterbased #originalcake #wavescake #seacakes #cake2020 #bluecakes #texturedcakes #contemporarycakes #contemporarycakedesign #abstractcake #creativecake #cakedesignerlondon

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Can you see it? 🧐 Made for the amazing @cakemasters magazine with a tutorial👩🏼‍🎨 It also made it’s way all the way to Hong Kong on top of the 10,000 Buddhas monastery haha Swipe right 🤓 #tbt photographed by @mmstudio_photography ❤️ #cakemistressuk

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