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Serving up cupcakes in lieu of a wedding cake? Or, using these petite treats as guest favours? Whichever way you dole them out, there’s plenty of ways to amp up the prettiness on these goodies than just your typical swirled icing on the top. Here are 18 romantic cupcake designs to wow your family and friends with.

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28817 Add a romantic air to your confection with pretty ruffles. Cupcake via <a href="http://www.sweetandsaucyshop.com/gallery/cupcakes-gallery/">Sweet and Saucy Shop</a> wboct11_1sweetandsaucy1 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_1sweetandsaucy1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_1sweetandsaucy1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_1sweetandsaucy1.jpg 350 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_1sweetandsaucy1/ wboct11_1sweetandsaucy1 0 0

28816 For a dreamy design have your cake designer whip up some buttercream roses. Cupcakes via <a href="http://www.callmecupcake.se/">Call Me Cupcake</a> wboct11_2callmecupcake https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_2callmecupcake-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_2callmecupcake.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_2callmecupcake.jpg 350 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_2callmecupcake/ wboct11_2callmecupcake 0 0

28815 Deck your mini-cakes with simple yet pretty cupcake toppers. Cupcake toppers via <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79407759/set-of-50-eat-me-cupcake-toppers-cupcake?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=cupcake+topper&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_noautofacet=1&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade%2Fweddings">Pink Cherry Mama</a> wboct11_3pinkcherrymama https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_3pinkcherrymama-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_3pinkcherrymama.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_3pinkcherrymama.jpg 500 350 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_3pinkcherrymama/ wboct11_3pinkcherrymama 0 0

28814 Show off your love for sugar with a simple cupcake topped with your favourite candies. Cupcake via <a href="http://sweetapolita.com/2011/08/licorice-delight-vanilla-almond-anise-cupcakes/">Sweetapolita</a> wboct11_4sweetapolita3 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_4sweetapolita3-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_4sweetapolita3.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_4sweetapolita3.jpg 350 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_4sweetapolita3/ wboct11_4sweetapolita3 0 0

28813 Surprise guests with cake balls replicated to look like mini-cupcakes. Cupcake via <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/cupcake-bites-made-easy/">Bakerella.</a> wboct11_5bakerella https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_5bakerella-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_5bakerella.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_5bakerella.jpg 500 350 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_5bakerella/ wboct11_5bakerella 0 0

28812 For a simple creation that wows, adorn your wedding cupcakes with one beautiful sugary flower. Cupcake via <a href="http://sockerrus.se">Sockerrus</a> wboct11_6Sockerrus2 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_6Sockerrus2-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_6Sockerrus2.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_6Sockerrus2.jpg 500 350 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_6sockerrus2/ wboct11_6sockerrus2 0 0

28811 Love the simple swirl? Update the look with two-toned frosting. Cupcake via <a href="http://www.cococake.com">Cococake</a> wboct11_7cococake https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_7cococake-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_7cococake.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_7cococake.jpg 500 450 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_7cococake/ wboct11_7cococake 0 0

28810 In lieu of roses, ask your baker to pipe hydrangeas, which are just as gorgeous. Cupcake via <a href="http://glorioustreats.blogspot.com/2010/07/hydrangea-cupcakes.html">Glorious Treats</a> wboct11_8glorioustreats https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_8glorioustreats-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_8glorioustreats.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_8glorioustreats.jpg 350 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_8glorioustreats/ wboct11_8glorioustreats 0 0

28809 Clean and simple, fondant cupcakes are stunning alternatives to buttercream–especially during a hot summer day. Cupcake via <a href="http://www.littleboutiquebakery.co.uk">Little Boutique Bakery</a> wboct11_9littleboutiquebakery https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_9littleboutiquebakery-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_9littleboutiquebakery.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_9littleboutiquebakery.jpg 350 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_9littleboutiquebakery/ wboct11_9littleboutiquebakery 0 0

28808 Pair your whimsical celebration with a quirky cupcake topped by another mini-cupcake–so cute! Cupcake via <a href="http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/2010/05/cupcake-cupcake-toppers/">Confessions of a Cookbook Queen</a> wboct11_10cookbookqueen https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_10cookbookqueen-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_10cookbookqueen.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_10cookbookqueen.jpg 500 350 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_10cookbookqueen/ wboct11_10cookbookqueen 0 0

28807 Play off that “perfect pair” theme with pear-infused sweets made out of marzipan. Cupcake via <a href="http://sweetapolita.com/2011/10/marzipan-pear-cupcakes-with-caramel-buttercream/">Sweetapolita</a> wboct11_11sweetapolita2 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_11sweetapolita2-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_11sweetapolita2.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_11sweetapolita2.jpg 350 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_11sweetapolita2/ wboct11_11sweetapolita2 0 0

28806 Ask for gold trimmings for a very Marie Antoinette-inspired look. Cupcake via <a href="http://www.sweetandsaucyshop.com/gallery/cupcakes-gallery/">Sweet and Saucy Shop</a> wboct11_12sweetandsaucy2 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_12sweetandsaucy2-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_12sweetandsaucy2.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_12sweetandsaucy2.jpg 500 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_12sweetandsaucy2/ wboct11_12sweetandsaucy2 0 0

28805 Be bold and daring with black icing. Cupcake via <a href="http://sockerrus.se">Sockerrus</a> wboct11_13Sockerrus1 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_13Sockerrus1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_13Sockerrus1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_13Sockerrus1.jpg 394 469 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_13sockerrus1/ wboct11_13sockerrus1 0 0

28804 Leave a lasting impression on your nearest and dearest with beautifully pressed treats. Cupcake via <a href="http://www.littleboutiquebakery.co.uk">Little Boutique Bakery</a> wboct11_14littleboutiquebakery2 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_14littleboutiquebakery2-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_14littleboutiquebakery2.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_14littleboutiquebakery2.jpg 350 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_14littleboutiquebakery2/ wboct11_14littleboutiquebakery2 0 0

28803 Make an impression on your guests with a supersized cupcake. Cupcake via <a href="http://leahqueenofcakes.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/giant-cupcake/">Queen of Cakes</a> wboct11_15queenofcakes https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_15queenofcakes-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_15queenofcakes.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_15queenofcakes.jpg 500 350 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_15queenofcakes/ wboct11_15queenofcakes 0 0

28802 Customize your soiree with personalized cupcakes adorned with your monograms. Cupcake via <a href="http://card-blanche.blogspot.com/2010/10/monogrammed-cupcakes.html">Cardblanche Exquisite Stationery</a> wboct11_16cardblanche https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_16cardblanche-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_16cardblanche.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_16cardblanche.jpg 500 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_16cardblanche/ wboct11_16cardblanche 0 0

28801 What better way to express your love than with heart-infused goodies? Cupcake via <a href="http://www.littleboutiquebakery.co.uk">Little Boutique Bakery</a> wboct11_17littleboutiquebakery3 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_17littleboutiquebakery3-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_17littleboutiquebakery3.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_17littleboutiquebakery3.jpg 500 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_17littleboutiquebakery3/ wboct11_17littleboutiquebakery3 0 0

28800 Tempt your family and friends with mouthwatering cupcakes topped with hot fudge and fruit. Cupcake via <a href="http://sweetapolita.com/2011/05/dark-chocolate-raspberry-buttercream-cupcakes-with-chocolate-glaze/">Sweetapolita</a> wboct11_18sweetapolita1 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_18sweetapolita1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_18sweetapolita1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wboct11_18sweetapolita1.jpg 350 500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/18-different-ways-to-make-your-wedding-cupcakes-prettier/slide/wboct11_18sweetapolita1/ wboct11_18sweetapolita1 0 0