Cheese Wedding Cake Ideas For Modern Weddings

It’s customary to have a wedding cake on a wedding day. They’re traditionally sweet, and lots of couples choose multiple flavours. But do you have to have a sugary wedding cake? 

For those who don’t have a sweet tooth, the idea of a massive cake filled with sugary icing isn’t what they’re dreaming of cutting into on their big day. Enter the cheese wedding cake. 

A wedding cake made of cheese is something we’re seeing more frequently at The Lawrence, and we couldn’t be more on board! If you’re looking for something different for your wedding day, read on to explore cheese wedding cake ideas. 

What is a cheese wedding cake?

For the uninitiated, there may be questions around what a cheese wedding cake actually is. Is it a cheesecake? Is it a sweet cake with cheese mixed into it (e.g., cream cheese frosting)? 

Nope. A wedding cheese cake is literally beautiful cheeses stacked up to create a cheese tower or platter. They usually consist of a variety of cheeses in different shapes, sizes, and colours, with the largest at the bottom and the smallest at the top. 

There’s also a new kid on the block: the pork pie and cheese wedding cake! More about him later. 

Cheese wedding cake VS traditional wedding cake

Why do couples choose cheese as a wedding cake? Beyond the obvious reason of not having a sweet tooth, are there other reasons for having a cheese wedding cake instead of a traditional sweet one? We did our research and put everything into a handy table:

Looking at some of the main comparisons here, both a traditional and a cheese wedding cake have their benefits. If you want originality, you both love cheese or savoury flavours, and know your guests do too, the cheese wedding cake is a winner. For a traditional crowd and guests with dietary needs, a sweet wedding cake can be more flexible. 

4 popular cheese wedding cakes

Most people look for wedding cake inspiration while they’re making decisions about what to have. While you can essentially put any cheeses you like together, there are a few tried and tested wedding cheese cake styles. Here’s what we recommend. 

1. Rustic “naked” cheese cake stack

A relaxed, natural look, creating a cheese wheel cake with visible rinds and textures. A fun twist is placing a completely different-shaped cheese at the top of a stack of wheels.

• Common cheeses: Brie, Camembert, Cornish Yarg, goat’s cheese (e.g. Dorstone)

• Often includes: Stilton or blue cheeses for contrast

• Decorated with: Fruit, herbs, or flowers

2. Cheese tower wedding cake 

A more formal, firm, and symmetrical wedding cheese cake resembling a traditional tiered cake shape.

• Balanced mix: Cheddar, Brie-style cheeses, Stilton

• May include: Lancashire or double-cream soft cheeses

• Appearance: Clean, elegant presentation

3. Grazing-style wedding cheese cake

A centrepiece that blends beautifully into a sharing table rather than a standalone cake. These styles encourage guest interaction. Present this style as a pretty platter or a stack.

• Cheeses include: Wensleydale, Red Leicester, Cheddar, soft goat’s cheese

• Paired with: Crackers, chutneys, fruit

• Designed for: Informal serving

4. Themed/regional selection cheese wedding cakes

Couples choose cheeses by origin or style to add a storytelling element. The cheeses can reflect the couple’s tastes, and these wedding cheese cakes are easy to personalise. 

• British examples: St Andrews Cheddar, Colston Bassett Stilton, Wigmore

• Often mixes: Cow, goat, and sheep milk cheeses

• Good for: Creating a guided tasting experience for guests, like a mini cheese journey

What other alternative wedding cake ideas are there?

If cheese wedding cakes have piqued your interest, and you’re curious about other unusual wedding cakes, check out these wonderfully bonkers wedding cake ideas.

• The pork pie wedding cake - people are mixing things up with pies. From a straight pork pie wedding cake to a pork pie and cheese wedding cake, couples are loving the pastry route. 

• Sushi wedding cake - confusingly pretty with colourful raw fish, but who needs frosting when you’ve got salmon, avocado, and a wasabi kick?

• Pizza wedding cake - the ultimate late-night crowd pleaser, stacked high with gooey slices, melty cheese, and all your favourite toppings.

• Sausage roll wedding cake - why settle for sweet when you can have layers of seasoned sausage and flaky pastry goodness?

How to choose a cheese wedding cake - The Lawrence is here to help

Choosing your wedding cake should be a joyful and tasty experience. Don’t let it be a stressful task to tick off your wedding to-do list. 

If you need some help finding great wedding suppliers, we’ve got your back. Even if you just need to talk through your ideas, we’re here with a friendly ear. Check out our wedding venue in Lancashire and twilight wedding venue when you’re ready to talk all things wedding.