Wedding season is here, and across East London couples are booking their Nikkah, Walima and engagement cakes. A wedding cake is the centrepiece every guest photographs, so it needs to look beautiful and taste just as good. At Cake Trays every wedding and Nikkah cake is 100% halal-friendly, alcohol-free and baked fresh to order in our Dagenham kitchen, then delivered across East London. Here is everything you need to plan yours.
Wedding, Nikkah and engagement cakes — what is the difference?
The cake is often the same beautiful centrepiece; what changes is the styling and the topper. A Nikkah cake usually carries elegant, understated detailing and can be finished with a “Nikkah Mubarak” topper. A Walima or reception cake tends to be larger and more of a statement. An engagement cake is often a single tier with the couple’s initials. Whatever the occasion, browse our full wedding, Nikkah and engagement cake collection to see the designs.
Popular designs this season
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Floral monogram cakes — ivory buttercream with cascading roses and a gold initials topper, like the rust and burgundy rose design pictured above.
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Vintage Lambeth piping — traditional hand-piped swags, pearls and rosettes for a timeless look.
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Modern textured buttercream — clean ridged or embossed finishes with a few statement blooms.
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Pearl and pampas — soft, boho styling for relaxed celebrations.
You can see examples such as our Rust Rose Monogram Wedding Cake and other styles within the collection.
Personalise it with your initials
Most of our wedding cakes can be finished with a personalised gold monogram or a custom wording topper — “Nikkah Mubarak”, “Mr & Mrs”, or the couple’s initials. Add your details in the special instructions at checkout, or message us on Instagram @caketrays4eastlondon to confirm colours and wording before ordering. Custom toppers can take a few days, so order early.
Sizes, servings and flavours
Single-tier cakes suit intimate Nikkahs and engagements; two-tier cakes serve larger receptions — a 6+8 inch tier serves around 60–75 wedding slices and an 8+10 inch tier around 105–125. Choose your sponge from vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, lemon, pistachio or Biscoff, with a different flavour per tier if you like. Tell us your guest count and we will recommend the right size.
Are your wedding cakes halal?
Yes — every cake is 100% halal-friendly and alcohol-free, with no animal gelatine or alcohol-based extracts. It is why so many couples choose us for Nikkah and Walima celebrations. Read more on our halal cakes page.
Wedding cake delivery across East London
We deliver to venues and homes across Romford, Ilford, Barking, Dagenham, East Ham, Stratford, Walthamstow and surrounding areas, with collection available from RM8 2SR. Full details are on our East London cake delivery page. For a wedding we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your date, especially in peak season.
How to order
Browse the wedding and Nikkah collection, then order online at CakeTrays.co.uk, call 0208 597 5629, or message @caketrays4eastlondon with your date, design and guest count.
Frequently asked questions
Are your wedding and Nikkah cakes halal?
Yes. Every cake is 100% halal-friendly and alcohol-free with no animal gelatine or alcohol-based extracts.
Can I have a personalised monogram or Nikkah Mubarak topper?
Yes. Add your initials or wording in the special instructions at checkout, or message us on Instagram to confirm. Custom toppers may take a few days.
How far in advance should I order a wedding cake?
As early as possible, especially in peak wedding season, to secure your date. Personalised toppers and larger tiers need more lead time.
How many people does a wedding cake serve?
A 6+8 inch two-tier serves around 60–75 wedding slices and an 8+10 inch around 105–125. Single tiers suit smaller Nikkahs and engagements.
Do you deliver to wedding venues in East London?
Yes, across Romford, Ilford, Barking, Dagenham, East Ham, Stratford, Walthamstow and nearby areas, with collection from RM8 2SR.
Written by the Cake Trays Team — an East London halal-friendly cake bakery delivering freshly baked wedding, Nikkah, birthday and heart cakes across Romford, Ilford, Barking, Dagenham, Stratford and Walthamstow. Order at CakeTrays.co.uk or call 0208 597 5629.
