This kitschy wedding cake trend won't be for everyone, but it's just too good not to share! Perfectly pastel, vintage-inspired Lambeth buttercream wedding cakes are all over our Instagram feeds (designers Hannah Weiland of Shrimps, Olivia Rubin and Emilia Wickstead are all fans!) and we can't stop staring! A little bit French neoclassical, a little Victorian and a little bit 80s, these cake creations come draped with pristine buttercream swirls, swags, ruffles and shell border piping, bedecked with cherries and glistening edible pearls, all with the Marie Antoinette seal of approval! Like the sound of these retro confections? We're sharing the Lambeth wedding cake trendsetters, and their kitsch cake creations to intrigue or inspire you!

Vintage Lambeth Buttercream Wedding Cake Inspiration

1. Featuring dainty hand piped bows and swags, this cute and kitsch buttercream Lambeth wedding cake design is by The Pink Cooker.

2. A perfectly pretty Something Blue by Lila Cakeshop.

3. How regal is this hand-piped Frilly Antoinette cake by Sweet LionHeart?

4. A simple take on the trend - this sweet, one-tier beauty is by Peggy Porschen Cakes.

5. This dreamy three-tier kitsch peach buttercream wedding cake design is by April's Baker.

6. Add a little drama to your engagement party with a fun tongue cheek cake like this one by Sweetie Pie.

7. Is this not fabulous!? This three-tier confection by Les Sœurs Macarons features cream swag and shell piping.

8. It truly does! A darling, one-tier creation by Lily Vanilli featuring a very apt message.

9. A unique colour choice by Debbie Cake Artistry transforms this Lambeth cake into a really modern take on the vintage trend.

10. This cutie engagement version is by Rose Vanilla.

11. This stunning cake by The Cake and I doesn’t hold back on the vintage vibes!

12. A two-tier cream and pink creation by Yassmina Cakes, this beauty features pillowy buttercream swags and pearls.

13. These beautiful bakes aren't just for the big day. Why not celebrate your upcoming nuptials with a Lambeth cake for your engagement, or hen party like this one by Les Sœurs Macarons.

14. Looking for a sweet 'something blue'? A retro blue wedding cake like this by Rose Vanilla would be perfect

15. Real bride Clare Louise's mother and father created this amorously-hued Lambeth buttercream wedding cake featuring buttercream swags and styled with pearls and cherries.

16. Love the silver-dipped cherries on this Lambeth buttercream wedding cake by Les Sœurs Macarons which give it a more contemporary feel.

17. How cute is this Wedgewood-inspired cake by Hebe Konditori!?

18. Synnotts Signature Bakes kitsch buttercream wedding cake features ruffles, swags and a cherry on top!

19. Pink to make the people wink! Camerino created this pastel cutie.

20. A cutie pink duo with cherries on top by Cakes Berlin.

21. Loving this Lambeth-style summer wedding cake by Lila Cakeshop.

22. An all-white vintage style cake beauty with cherry pop detail by Le PomPom.

23. If you love the Lambeth trend but are looking for something a little more subtle, this Lila Cakeshop version would be perfect.

24. We love this Lily Vanilli one-tier beauty with piping, iced in a light pink buttercream, with glitter cherries to decorate!

25. A towering vintage cake showstopper with sweet ruffles, swags, pearl and cherry detail by SJ's Cakery.

26. Dusky cerulean blue one-tier beauty with cottage florals by April's Baker.

27. Classic meets contemporary in this cutie confection by Synnotts Signature Bakes.

28. We're certain Marie-Antoinette would most certainly approve of this Wedgewood blue 3 tier beauty by April's Baker.

29. We simply can't resist the kitschy prettiness of this Lambeth buttercream wedding cake by Synnotts Signature Bakes.

30. This delish two-tier Lambeth wedding cake featured mascarpone and vanilla buttercream topped with red cherries from Les Sœurs Macarons.

31. A modern coquette wedding cake with Marie Antoinette vibes.

32. Sheet cakes are back—and when they meet the Lambeth trend, it’s pure frosted drama on a flat stage. This gorgeous version is by Hello Little Crumb.

33. Torn between vintage piping and fresh florals? Have both! This style by Hansel and Gretel Cakes pairs both perfectly for a look that’s bold, not busy.

34. This 5-tier lambeth buttercream wedding cake by Lily Vanilli is quite the showstopper!

35. Pink vintage wedding cake perfection by The Pink Cooker.

36. For a cheeky take on the trend, we love this fun Married AF version by Las Vegas Custom Cakes!

37. For the cool couples, how about this "Till death do us part" vintage-inspired cream Lambeth heart cake by Synnotts Signature Bakes?

38. For the true nostalgia lovers, how about this the granny-approved cake of dreams by April's Baker.!

39. To match the theming for their retro-inspired wedding, Ms Cupcake Cork designed this gorge pink and red lambeth buttercream wedding cake for One Fab Day couple Michelle & Stephen.

40. White on white with Lambeth piping? A classic wedding look with couture-level frosting by Zoe Clark Cakes.

Love this fun wedding cake idea? Get in touch with one of our talented recommended cake bakers to get the look for your own big day.