Weddings are one of the most special occasions that someone will experience in their lifetime. A wedding is a ceremony which celebrates the marriage of two people and formally unites them in the eyes of society and the law.

Because marriage celebrates the unity of two people, no two weddings are the same. The two individuals each have unique personalities, hopes, dreams and passions, which are often expressed during the ceremony. One of the more popular ways to customize a wedding is by getting a creative wedding cake. A wedding cake can range from the elegant to the ultra-geeky, but no matter what cake is chosen, it’s sure to express the personalities of the two people getting married.

Here’s a collection of awesomely creative wedding cake ideas that have been used by some of the more creative weddings.