See How Wedding Cakes Have Changed Over 100 Years

You probably have some feelings about the whole production of weddings—you've gotta get your pal a gift for her bridal shower, and then another gift for her actual nuptials, oh, and you have to figure out something to wear. But let's put all that drama aside for a moment and talk about cake. Over the last century, wedding cakes have evolved from the traditional white icing versions to colorful, over-the-top confections created by professional bakeries and pastry chefs. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has dug up all the details you'll ever want to know about cake design trends and traditions so you can see how the celebratory sweets have changed with the times.