After the bride has made her dramatic entrance, the vows have been exchanged and the confetti thrown, all that’s left to do it cut the cake, eat the wedding dinner and dance the night away. But with so many options nowadays on how to style your wedding, its hardly surprising that the food trends shift and change as much as the wedding dress looks that have come and gone

From  drinks and canapés as your guests arrive to the wedding breakfast and the all important wedding cake, the following suggestions will cut through the fog and ensure that your wedding is as on trend as possible, and delicious on top.

Wedding cakes

Having evolved from the traditional fruit and fondant offerings, wedding cakes now encompass works of art with exquisite detail, dripped icing and exotically flavoured sponge, with every design ensuring a photogenic finish and a tasty treat. One of the most visual parts of the reception, the cake will set the tone and should be chosen early, and with care.

Geode cake

These stunning cakes are seeing a resurgence thanks to their Instagram-friendly appeal and jaw-dropping visuals. Created to look as if colourful rocks have been carved into the cake by using crystallised sugar, this choice never fails to make a statement and is a great way to inject some colour.

Ferns and botanical-themed wedding cakes

Ideal for a modern wedding, couples are consistently choosing ferns to decorate their otherwise minimalist cakes to add an elegance that only the crisp green leaves can bring. This would make a great choice if combined with organic or vegan ingredients.

Geometric designs

Whether you choose this trend for the decoration of the cake or the overall structure, the precise lines and sharp details make for a striking effect and are one of the most popular trends on offer. Match the patterns with your wedding colours to set the tone for the entire venue.

Alternative wedding “cakes”

If cake just isn’t your thing, consider some tasty alternatives. From cheese cakes (which are essentially a tower of cheese) to doughnut mountains, this quirky change can represent you as a couple and still provides a tasty treat to finish the meal.

Wedding foods

A sit-down, 10 course dinner or an elaborate buffet, the wedding meal should reflect your style. No matter which way you decide to go, there are some easy ways to personalise this most important and significant of meals.

Street food

Unique, flexible, budget friendly and totally on-trend, street food is making waves in the wedding industry in a big way. Made-to-order food guarantees that it’s cooked the way you like it and takes away the hassle of having to cater to all of the vegan/gluten-free/vegetarian/food allergy guests that can see catering becoming a real problem. This is one trend you’ll be sure to see at some big bashes this year, with some simple twists elevating them to a new level that’s black-tie worthy.

Seafood

This is a craze that looks set to last for the foreseeable future. Whether you’re giving your guests the opportunity to explore flavours new to their palates by incorporating a grazing table or having a sit-down dinner that’s sure to delight, seafood is taking centre stage. Smoked oysters, mussels and cured fish are some delightful selections for your special day.

Edible displays

Perfect for a buffet dinner, these displays truly bring the wow-factor and are guaranteed to make for an eye-catching centrepiece. Choose from a variety of fruit, chocolate, sweets or pastries to make this a genuinely one of a kind experience that you’ll never forget.

Outdoor BBQs

This trend couldn’t be much further away from the traditional sit-down-dinner if you tried, and that will make it the perfect meal for many. Bringing the ultimate relaxed vibe, a sizzling barbeque under a glittering night sky sounds like an idyllic way to spend a wedding day, and once again solves the issue of catering for everyone with its customisable menu.

Drinks

Welcome cocktails

Ditch the standard Prosecco in uncomfortable Champagne flutes and go for a drink you’ll genuinely enjoy by sipping on lavish cocktails at your wedding; they can be adorned with anything from elegant flowers to quirky decorations, so they’re guaranteed to match the theme and get your guests talking.