Best Sugar Flowers
Pastry chef Michelle Bohigian designs edible blooms that look just like the real thing—or better. Plus, you don’t have to worry about them wilting during the reception! Something Sweet by Michelle, Worcester, (508) 479-2785, SomethingSweetbyMichelle.com
Best Contemporary Cakes
Sweetworks doesn’t play by the rules when it comes to wedding-cake design—unless you ask them to. Expect modern twists like shimmery frosting (yes, your cake can actually look gold!) and fences made out of cookies. Sweetworks, Westford, (617) 823-0095, SweetWorksCakes.com
Best Over-the-Top Cakes
Cakes To Remember creates everything from classic five-tiered desserts to whimsical castle replicas; they look so good, you (almost) won’t want to eat them! Tip: Check out their specialty groom’s cakes too. Cakes To Remember, Brookline, (617) 738-8508, CakestoRemember.biz
Best Cupcakes
Cakes for Occasions makes delicious cupcakes in gourmet flavors, like lemon drop and mocha, topped with fruit, chocolate or even your wedding logo. Cakes for Occasions, Danvers, (978) 774-4545, Cakes4Occasions.com
Best Custom Cakes
Step into Dessert Works with a photo or sketch of a design you love, and their cake artists will create it for you. Not sure what you want? Come up with the perfect cake together! Dessert Works, Norwood, (781) 769-1133, DessertWorks.net