Planning a wedding is a stressful endeavor for most There are so many elements to consider, from the color scheme to the venue to the dress. All elements should fit your taste, theme, and, most importantly, budget. But one of the more fun aspects of planning a wedding is deciding on the food. You get to taste a variety of dishes to pick out the perfect meal. And then there is the centerpiece of it all: The wedding cake. Will you have white, yellow, or chocolate? What kind of filling will you have? Will each tier be a different flavor? And, the final question: What will it look like?

When it comes to designing a wedding cake there are endless options, from fresh flowers to hand piping to edible décor, you need to find the ones for your big day. Personalize your cake even more by adding in homages to your wedding rings or engagement rings with the following ideas:

1. Ring Topper

Instead of the traditional bride and groom atop the wedding cake, consider having your rings be the center of attention. Talk to your baker about getting a custom made topper made of chocolate and fondant that look like your rings. You could also focus on the engagement ring by including an edible ring box and edible engagement ring inside. Want something that will last a lifetime? Search crafters on Etsy who can create a metal topper based off your wedding rings!

2. Ring Shaped Cake

Take inspiration from your ring to the next level. Use your rings to inspire a cake in the shape of your rings: Opt for two circle cakes that look like interconnecting rings. Keep it simple by having custom cupcakes placed in ring shapes. Showcase the remaining cupcakes in decorative cupcake towers. Another idea is to serve cake pops instead of cake. Have a baker make custom rings to affix to cake props.

3. Cake Designs

Let your wedding cake mimic your ring designs. Have a diamond lace wedding band? Instruct your cake baker to incorporate the same lace design. What about a wedding band with shooting stars? Ask the decorator to draw various length lines from the top of the cake to the middle and end with an edible pearl.

4. Cake Shape Mimics Diamond

Whether you have a round, heart, oval, princess, emerald, or pear diamond shape on your engagement ring, all make for a perfect shape for your wedding cake! Guests will be intrigued by your wedding cake’s shape, and you get to tell them its origin!

5. Color of Ring

If your engagement ring strays from traditional and includes colorful gems like sapphire, champagne, emerald, or ruby, consider incorporating the color(s) into your cake’s design. Have the cake’s main color mimic your ring, or opt for subtle color throughout the cake.

6. Ring Shape Inside Cake

Ready for a fun surprise? Have your baker incorporate a hidden ring design inside your wedding cake. Cut a big slice to create the perfect photo opportunity and let your guests ogle over the fun surprise! Works well with cupcakes, too.

7. Flowers Embedded with “Diamonds”

If you’re going to have flowers on your cake (real or fake), give them some glam by adding diamond accents that match your ring. These accents can be edible or crystals. Place them in the center of the flower and watch as your cake sparkles!

Add one or a combination of these to make your wedding cake even more special for your big day!