"Time to Cut the Cake!": 7 Alternative Dessert Ideas for Your Wedding Day

Cake has always been the traditional option for dessert on a couple's wedding day. As couple's continue to figure out ways to make their wedding day their own, dessert is one topic that needs to be discussed and decided upon.

For couples craving other dessert options, here are some dessert ideas that will satisfy bride, groom and guests: 

1. Ice Cream

There is no better way to cool down your guests on a summer day. Have an ice cream truck or create an ice cream sundae bar for your guests with multiple flavors and fun toppings to go with it! Either way, this will refresh your guests; and maybe even keep them on the dance floor until the end of the night.

2. Donuts

Are donuts your favorite treat? Why not have them on your wedding day! Choose your type of donut, favorite flavors, and be creative on how they are displayed! One of our personal favorites a donut kabob! This is such an easy option for guests to just grab and go!

Donut Walls are a DIY Project that is definitely worth taking on to add a little something special to your wedding day. Shari's Berries created a super easy tutorial to help you create the perfect donut wall for your wedding day! Check out the link below!

https://www.berries.com/blog/donut-wall-diy  

3. Cookie Bar

Cookies are a great option for wedding desserts. There are so many flavors to choose from, and hard for guests to resist.   Make it unique for your wedding day and create a fun display table for these tasty treats, you can't go wrong!

 

4. Mini Pies

Is pie your dessert of choice, why not have it at your wedding? Provide mini pies for each of your guests! You can have a wide range of flavors, and allow your guests to pick their own and enjoy!

 

 

 

5. Mini Cheesecakes

Cheesecake is a delightful dessert to have at your wedding. This special treat is something for guests to easily pop in their mouth and enjoy in one bite! Perfect for guests who don't want to leave the dance floor for too long, which is a good thing! 

           {Key Lime}

           {Key Lime}

         {Salted Caramel}

         {Salted Caramel}

            {Strawberry}

            {Strawberry}

6. Whoopie Pies

The Whoopie Pie is another sweet treat that is hard to say no to. Some couples display them as a tower and then use this dessert  to replace the traditional "cake cutting". The bride and groom each take a whoopie pie, and gently feeds the other(we wouldn't recommend any other method), with more to go around for all the guests!

 

 

 

7. Pudding Parfaits

Pudding is not a typical wedding day dessert, but delicious none the less. Fill individual glasses for your guests and top with a whole lot of whipped cream! This can be the perfect sweet treat on your big day!

           {Creamy Oreo}

           {Creamy Oreo}

       {Blueberry Lemon}

       {Blueberry Lemon}

{Caramel Banana Pudding} 

{Caramel Banana Pudding}

 

Think you may want to try one of these dessert ideas?

Share it with us and let us know your thoughts! 

Kicking off 2017 Wedding Season with Christian & Lindsay

Fun couple! Perfectly suited for each other ~ complement and complete each other well!  It has been fun to get a sneak peek into their lives and the love they share for each other. It's one of the many things that make our job an incredible privilege!

When you work with clients for so many months, considering their individual tastes and sentimental components to their special day, they begin to feel like friends and we are so excited to kick off the season with Christian, Lindsay, and their families on May 6, 2017 at The Farm at Eagles Ridge!

Emily & Andy//November 5th, 2016

We simply could not wait to get the photos for this wedding and relive this incredible day! Every single vendor could not stop raving on how wonderful it had been to work with Emily, Andy and their families. The overflowing, bubbly joy that this bride exuded throughout the planning process and on the day of the wedding was absolutely contagious: their focus was on the love they shared, and the fun they wanted to have celebrating this wonderful day with all of their friends and family. Mission accomplished 100%. 

Venue: The Booking House

Church: Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Caterer: Rettew's

Coordinator: Simply Events Inc

Photographer: Adam Naples

Florist: Petals With Style

DJ: Time of Your Life Entertainment

Hair & Make-Up:  The Bonafide Ginger

 

Kristin & Ryan//August 26th, 2016

Kristin & Ryan were a delight to work alongside.  From the first meeting to the last minute planning, we worked well together to make the day was stress-free for the two of them, and their families.  Ryan was so attentive to Kristin's wants & desired to make her wedding day dreams come true.  Their love for each other was evident in each of the details chosen that personalized the wedding as well as having their dog, appropriately named "Tux" as the ringbearer, and surrounded by loving friends & family!

Venue: Farm at Eagles Ridge

Caterer: Jimmy Duffy

Cake:  Bakers of Buffington

Coordinator: Simply Events Inc

Photographer: Mike Morby Photography

Florist: Forte Florals

DJ/Band: City Rhythm

Make-up: Beke Beau

Bride Hair: Manestreem Hairstylists

Decor: Treasured Rentals

Transportation: Shultz Transportation

Now, that's a face that truly shows the true joy this day brought to all who had the privilege to witness!

Now, that's a face that truly shows the true joy this day brought to all who had the privilege to witness!

Lauren & Zach // September 17th, 2016

Smoker Farm created a picture perfect backdrop for a fairy tale wedding with the rolling hills, white picket fences, beautiful flowers, barns & green grasses. 

It was a perfect day for a couple that absolutely deserves their "happily ever after". The bridal party and family's were amazing!  It's no doubt Zach & Lauren will be surrounded by love & support for a successful marriage for many years to come. 

Watching the uncontainable enthusiasm on Lauren's face all day was an absolute highlight - having a bride that truly exudes excitement makes the day all the more magical. 

 

Venue/Caterer: Smoker Farm

Coordinator: Simply Events Inc

Photographer: Caroline Logan Photography

Florist: Petals With Style

Bartending: Just Bartending

DJ: Rick Graver

Make-Up:  Demi Greenawalt

Bride Hair: Envy Studio

Bridal Party Hair: Creative Hair Design