A wedding dessert doesn’t have to be a classic buttercream three-tier. In fact, it can be anything you want it to be! After all, it is your wedding and should represent you in every way possible. And whether you just don’t like cake or simply would love to have other options, don’t be afraid to make your favorite treat the star dessert! So how do you make this iconic part of your wedding more unique? Let’s take a look at some fun alternatives to a wedding cake you can (and must) feature at your wedding.
Assorted Pies
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Who doesn’t love a good pie? With multiple flavors to delight the taste buds, you can have this classic dessert as your wedding treat, giving your guests an assortment to choose from. Apart from the pecan pies and cherry pies, these mini key lime bites are a favorite of ours that you need to have served at your wedding.
Sweet Scoops of Ice Cream
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All the sweet, creamy, and cold goodness scooped up in a cone is every person’s happiness. So what do you on the happiest days of your life, relish some ice cream, of course! This classic dessert is not only unique to serve at your wedding, but is also another smart way to present a menu that requires minimal contact, which is an important (and trending) aspect considered for weddings now.
Decorated Waffle Stacks or Fluffy Cotton Candy
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Planning a brunch wedding? Keep it simple yet unexpected with your favorite brunch options like a flavorful stack of waffles or pancakes. Kids and adults alike, a cute cotton candy stand will also get your guests excited to not only get their hands on the dissolving sugar clouds but to see it spin around the candy stick too! You can also choose to have a candy bar or other nostalgic carnival treats like candied apples.
Classy Creme Brulees or Delicious Donuts
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Creme brulees are great treats to delight your tastebuds with. The sweet and creamy caramel custard is a unique dessert option to consider if you’re having a classy wedding. And if you’re looking to go the more fun route, you of course have the all favorite sweet treat, the donut! Go for the classic donut wall or opt for mini donut holes of multiple flavors to give let your guests make their choice. And since individual servings are in more demand now, this works well at any wedding.
French Macarons & Italian Cannolis
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Going international with your menu can widen your options for alternative desserts. So if you’re struggling to thing of ideas, try out iconic treats like the French macaron, Italian cannoli, or Norwegian Kransekake for a unique taste. We’re sure your guests won’t be missing cake once they’ve tried these.
Serving cake is a tradition to end the perfect day on a sweet note, but you can do that with any dessert you like. With an iconic dessert that gives a taste of who you are as a couple, make the celebrations more personalized and memorable for you and your guests. Check out more wedding cake alternative options that are playful and tasty.
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