Whether you’re planning to serve a classic multi-tiered confection or a rustic drip cake, or have a dessert table to cover every taste (wedding pie, anyone?), you want your goodies to look as amazing as the rest of your celebration. And that’s where cake stands come in. We’ve found 21 tiered trays and cake stands that’ll make your dessert table epic, no matter what your style. Read on for our faves.
Fox Creek Woodcraft Rustic Three Tier
This stand is perfect for serving up cupcakes at an outdoorsy wedding.
Spray painted wood is a great way to add your colors to your spread and this DIY is super easy to pull off. (via
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All you need to make a playful cake stand is a plate, a glass, and a bit of glue. (via
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The shape of the margarita glass adds a fun, sculptural spin to a colorful tablescape. (via
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This DIY is super simple but looks super professional. And how cute is that floral
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This painted terracotta DIY is cute, but we think it could be cool to leave the natural color of the material too. (via
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This garden-wedding-appropriate stand looks like it was made by fairies but it’s easy enough for you to create sans the aid of woodland creatures. (via
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Elevate your macarons (literally) with this stunning DIY. (via
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Amazon Chef Giant Cake Stand
This one looks like it belongs in a busy pastry shop, so bring those retro vibes to your event.
Simple and chic, rustic and modern — this stand has all the style bases covered. (via
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Looking for something for the kids’ table? This sweet callback to kindergarten projects is super fun, and surprisingly sophisticated in a single-color palette. (via
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West Elm Fishs Eddy Gilded Petit Four Stand
Tiered perfection with a triple gold rim, this stand is classy and sassy. It can be taken apart for easy storage too!
It’s not every day you make something that has a built-in capacity to hold accents like cake toppers. Embrace the unusual with this simple craft. (via
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So fresh, so clean. Enough said. (via
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IKEA ARV BRÖLLOP Cake Stand
Grab this delightfully wide-domed dish to display your goodies AND keep them protected at your outdoor reception.
You had us as “glitter.” Transform your thrift store finds into tableware that will (almost) outshine your great aunt’s secret recipe. (via
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Anthropologie Betti Cake Stand
Gold and marble are never going out of style. (You heard it here first!) Invest in some pieces that will stand the test of time.
Target 10 Strawberry Street Cake Stand
Still looking for your something blue? This streamlined piece has you covered.
CB2 Tectonic Gold Cake Stand
Gorgeous gold and wide enough to support the cake of your dreams.
Papier-mâché is perfect for
tactile creations that will give your table a totally unique look. (via The House That Lars Built)
With a few tiles and a little bit of liquid gold, you can make the perfect tiered display for your tablescape. (via
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Back in January, we introduced you to a feel-good cause to inspire your New Year's resolution: a walking challenge to help raise funds for the amazing cancer fighters at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I took part in the challenge with the Brit + Co team and ended up walking 105+ miles in January — it was awesome.
This spring, there's a new challenge on the horizon, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Big Climb. The ask: On May 15, 2021, you can step up to take cancer down by committing to climb 1,311 steps, walking 3.2 miles, or doing 440 chair step-ups at home as part of the Big Climb. If you need some motivation to bring movement back into your daily routine — look no further!
As always, it's free to sign up, but climbers are encouraged to set a fundraising goal to help beat cancer. We'll be organizing another Brit + Co team to step up, and I hope you'll join us too! Keep scrolling for a peek at where I'll be completing the challenge in my Los Angeles neighborhood around the hidden Silver Lake Stairs. Happy climbing!
Never underestimate the power of an accountability buddy! I asked my in-laws, my partner, and a few friends to join me so we can keep each other motivated and accountable in completing the challenge — virtual high-fives all around! Also, my dog Fox is a great climber, too.
An aesthetically pleasing backdrop is a huge motivator for me! I'm fortunate to have all sorts of painted steps around my neighborhood to keep the challenge interesting, but you can also keep cool inside with at-home chair step-ups.
Don't forget to share your progress on social — #BigClimb!
Feel free to break the challenge up if you need to by tackling half the distance in the AM and half at sunset. Here's me 1,311 steps later and ready for a break — but, think I earned this one!
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