One option is to incorporate sentimental family items, says Atchison. “Showcase personal mementos like photographs or heirloom items such as china or serving knives that have been passed down for generations,” she notes. Another choice is to make the table feel more like an art piece than a display area. “We love using the cake table for a stellar floral installation, such as a cascading arrangement with an abundance of taper candles,” Atchison says. “It can also be interesting to abandon the traditional concept of the 'table' and suspend the cake from the ceiling as its own installation.”