If you're planning a beach wedding, one of the most important aspects of how you convey your theme to your guests is in the cake - not just any cake will do. You want a cake that is perfect, delicious and has that ultra-special touch. Here are some unique ideas that you can incorporate into your wedding cake to give it a beachy look and feel.

Graham Cracker Sand

This is a great - and delicious - way to give your wedding cake a beach theme. Spread crushed graham crackers around the cake and it will look like your cake is perched on a hill of sparkling, golden sand! If you have shell molds or small sandcastle molds, you can mix the crushed graham crackers with a little melted butter and make yummy sandcastles.

Aqua Frosting

If you're looking for something a little different, try accenting a completely aqua blue cake with white shells for a beachy look that really stands out. Check with your baker to find out if he or she can incorporate a pearl dust on the white shells - it will look fantastic and fun!

Tropical Flowers

This is a simple yet stunning technique - just place a cascade of fresh, tropical flowers on a white or ivory cake. The bright colors will pop against the white and really draw the eye to the beauty of the cake. If your baker can, have them create marzipan or sugarpaste tropical flowers for a completely edible but gorgeous cake.

Starfish

Marzipan and sugarpaste starfish are easy to make and look great on a beach theme wedding cake. They can be airbrushed with food coloring or pearl dust for a unique look that your guests will really love.

Funky Shapes

Can your baker create a lighthouse shaped wedding cake? How about a funky sandcastle shaped cake? If your baker can create unique and custom cakes, see what he or she can do when it comes to a quirky beach theme cake. You might be surprised.

Fresh Fruit

Decorate your beach wedding cake with fresh exotic fruit such as pineapple, kiwi, starfruit and mangoes. It will look bright and colorful and taste just as good! You can arrange them as a topper, as a cascade or both. Incorporate fresh flowers as well for a completely unique look.

Ocean Theme

This colorful scheme will make your wedding cake stand out - have your baker airbrush brightly colored waves and create dolphins or sea coral out of sugarpaste or marzipan. It will reflect both the beauty and frivoloty of the ocean itself.

Work with your baker to find ideas that will make your cake look great and unique - he or she may have a few ideas to throw into the pot as well. Listen to what your baker has to say, especially if they've been in the business for awhile.

No matter what you choose to do with your beach theme wedding cake, just remember to have fun and incorporate your personality into it. Your guests will be able to tell!