Putting together a wedding takes a lot of work, and picking out the dessert table is one of the most enjoyable parts.
Let’s face it, everyone enjoys something sweet after a good meal, right?
Your dessert table should match the overall feel of your wedding while giving your guests a tasty treat to remember, whether you want to go classic, fashionable, or a little extravagant.
There are so many yummy and imaginative choices out there so let’s jump into some fun and unforgettable dessert table ideas for your special day!
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5. Modern & Colorful Dessert Table Ideas for Wedding
6. Rustic Bohemian Cake Stand Dessert Display
7. Vintage To Modern Dessert Table Ideas for Wedding
8. Tropical Beach Wedding Buffet
9. Donuts & Cookies Station
10. Gelato Corner
11. Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
12. Cottage Style Simple Dessert Table Ideas
13. Cocktail Candy Bar
14. Donut Station
15. Cinnamon Rolls on a Stick
16. Ice Cream Sundae Toppings Bar
17. Churro & Chocolate Simple Dessert Table Ideas
18. Cake Pops
19. Forest Vibe Simple Dessert Table Ideas
20. Rustic Country Style
21. Smores Bar for Cold Weather
22. Cookie Simple Dessert Table Ideas
23. Homemade Donuts Cones
24. Wine Barrel Table
25. Vintage Cart
26. Rustic Flower Stand
27. Donuts Wall
28. Ladder Table
29. Wooden Shelves
30. Pallet Dessert Table
31. Rustic Garden Fence Backdrop
32. Vintage Cabinet
33. Paper Backdrop
34. Tissue Paper Heart
35. Champagne Glasses
36. Glass Jars
37. Vintage Wooden Baskets
38. Elegant Transperrant Boxes
39. Cupcake Stands
40. Themed Cookies
41. Fresh Flowers
42. French Macarrons
43. Candies
44. Wooden Slices
45. Matching Wareglass
46. Picnic Baskets
47. Colorful Sweets
48. Porcelain Pieces
49. Invisible Shelves
50. Cookies & Donuts
51. Rustic Wooden Candy Bar
52. Sweet Popcorn Bar
53. Cupcake Tier Tower
54. Cookie Bar
55. Milk and Cookies
56. Donut Tower
57. Cupcakes & Cookie Delights
The Classic Cake Table with a Twist
Of course the traditional wedding cake is still a staple, but why not spice it up a little?
In place of one big cake, several small cakes in various flavors and designs should be made.
Think about having a cake trio: one normal flavored cake, one cocoa flavored cake and a colorful cake like lemon or red velvet cake.
That’s to say; decorating each cake differently brought a lot of dimension in terms of aesthetics.
Perhaps one is decorated in many little flowers, another is in small buttercream frosting and the third is in metallic gold dripping.
At least you’ll have something for everyone and the unnecessary argument of whether what flavor to go for is out of the equation.
Pro Tip: Chase height differentiation in the cake table and create different levels for a layered look for your dessert table. A touch of green or flowers will make the place more romantic.
Donut Wall—A Fun and Trendy Choice
I know you guys and girls heard about the donut wall at the wedding but you haven’t seen one.
This is a concept that’s incredibly ‘Instagram jimmyable’ and perfect for that sweet treat urge.
A pegboard made from wood with donuts hanging row wise on it will surely add an appeal to your dessert station.
You can team up flavors, glazes and at times the sprinkle pattern can also be selected to complement the theme of a wedding.
The best part?
Depends on what type of donuts you are talking about but they can literally be eaten at any time of the day.
Try traditional glazed and interesting flavors like maple bacon or go for cuties mini donuts.
Pro Tip: For extra special, the donuts can be embellished by your initials or the wedding date written on the top of the icing!
Macaron Towers for a French-Inspired Vibe
Macarons are essentially the cookie’s uppity relatives—they are sophisticated, stylish, and of course, tasty.
A macaron tower is visually pleasing but also less heavy compared to other delicious sweets out there.
The macarons come in bright colors, so there is no problem of finding an accurate shade that will complement your wedding theme.
But they are also good for serving your desserts with more class in any event.
Stack them in a pyramid tower or place them On dreadfully exquisite trays.
Also, you never run out of variations because they are available in pistachio, raspberry, and chocolate and the like.
Pro Tip: You should think of giving mini macaron favor boxes so that your guests can take a few for sweet memories at home.
Rustic Pie Bar for a Cozy Touch
For couples, who dream about a warm and homelike atmosphere, a rustic pie bar will be unforgettably splendid at the wedding.
For example, picture a great, old-fashioned, wooden, farmhouse-style table and pies just baked, in various flavors.
From basics, you could have the traditional apple, cherry, and pecan; from new and unique, you could taste the mixed berry, key lime, or even taste a few daring ones savory.
Best serve this with the “help yourself” method; guests can take their own slices or have mini pies for grab.
This simple cookie recipe will be the highlight of your Thanksgiving dessert table as the warm pies scent will make you crave even more!
Pro Tip: It’s also important to ensure that there is a variety of flavors, and at least one of them being gluten free or vegan for the benefit of those with specific nutritional requirements.
Candy Buffet for a Nostalgic Twist
To those young at heart (and come on, everyone gets young when it comes to sweets) candy stations are a fun and cheerful element in any dessert display.
As centerpiece, small clinics on candy through filling distinct shapely and size clear glass jars with candies of the members of the couple’s wedding.
Immersive experiences like gummy bears, jelly beans, chocolates, lollipops, retro candy that you perhaps revealed during your childhood.
After the buffet, garnish little custom scoops and bags so that each guest can grab their favorite meal they want to take home.
Pro Tip: A few final touches are throwing in monogrammed wrappers or having a sign saying something like ‘Love is Sweet’.
Cupcake Display for a Modern Alternative
Cupcakes have been particularly popular for wedding dessert tables and all this for very good reasons as I am going to explain in detail.
They’re easy to serve, are available in different types of flavors and can easily be decorated based on any theme.
A multi-tier cupcake stand can add to a center piece depending on the design put on the cakes, such as icing designs, flowers, or fondant decorations.
This way, you also add variety to your cupcake display: you have chocolate, vanilla, and something different like salted caramel or matcha.
You can even include a “fill your own” cupcake stand of cupcakes with syrups and toppings where individuals may design their cupcake.
Pro Tip: A neat way to present your cupcakes is to layer them like a conventional wedding cake in order to create that big impression!
Churro Bar for Something Different
If one dessert served at weddings is boring to the couple, they should consider adding a churro bar idea to its wedding meal.
These snow-white churros which can actually be made as you are preparing, served with cinnamon sugar and a selection of chocolate, caramel, or berry compote can come as a nice addition to your menu.
You can even intensify it and use different flavors for churros; vanilla, chocolate or even churros stuffed with cream or Nutella.
I like to serve them with mini milkshakes or hot chocolate shots as they look very cute and interesting alongside these snaps.
Pro Tip: Churros can be served in small paper cones as something for the guests to take home, and the cones match your wedding theme.
Cheesecake Bites for a Rich Treat
People will always have their fair share of cheesecake however, this does not necessarily have to mean that they will be provided with a full slice.
Since these delicious souffles are small, rich, creamy and portion controlled guests can indulge in a small sweet delight without being bloated.
You can simply or dress up your cheesecake bites to your preferred taste by placing them on fresh fruits, chocolate ganache, or even gold foil.
To add more flair, suggest them on colorfully printed pieces of popsicle sticks and bring them in fun cheesecake pops that everyone can just take and munch on.
Pro Tip: Arrange the cheesecake on a tray so that guests get to have a bite size cheesecake with a variety toppings to choose from.
S’mores Station for a Cozy Outdoor Wedding
If your wedding has an outdoor, rustic, or campfire themed wedding then s’mores station needs no introduction.
Bring those graham crackers, ordinary and large marshmallows, and chocolate bars and then you can get extra creative with what else you incorporate into the s’mores bar.
An opportunity to roast the marshmallows will be provided by such conveniences as a small fire circle or tabletop burners.
This interactive part not only creates a unique mood for the dessert but also helps to keep the conversation going because people come together to make s’mores.
Pro Tip: Include small buckets of s’mores just in case some of your guests didn’t get a chance to have it on site, you could pack them along with some special note as a wedding favor.
Gelato or Ice Cream Cart for a Cool Treat
A gelato or ice cream cart is always an excellent choice if your wedding will occur during summer or if you are having a destination wedding in a warmer climate.
This will be great for the attendees, especially when they consume their favorite flavors that will make them momentarily cool.
You add sprinkles, cookie crumbs or fresh fruits that would complement the cake all in a bid to make it even more individualized.
You can style the gelato or ice cream in little cones or cups that are pretty and when serving the ice cream you should use spoons that have the color of the wedding.
This dessert will give guests the fun and retro feel that they will surely appreciate.
Pro Tip: Select 3-4 out of season and spectacular that will delight your guests – lavender honey, lemon basil or salted caramel.
Mini Dessert Trio Plates for a Taste of Everything
Stuck between one, two, three, four or more kinds of desserts?
Why not make portioned finer dessert plates with three bite-sized treats per dish?
This idea allows your guests to taste a little of everything but not feel stuffed.
For instance, you might serve a plate containing one mini cupcake, a macaron and chocolate truffle.
Whether you want to have a mixture of pastries or fruit tarts or mini cheesecakes or all of them combined you can have it all with ease.
This idea brings elegance and is suitable for guests who prefer to be served a diverse range of products.
Pro Tip: Present the trio plates of these deliciously irresistible sweets on chic without ostentation dish stands accompanied by hand-written name tag for each mouth-watering dessert.
Seasonal Desserts to Match Your Wedding Theme
Seasonal dessert tables created a couple of weeks ago show how you can put together a great nudist dessert table.
If your specials are being served at a spring or summer wedding, go with lemon bars, fruit tarts, or even strawberry shortcake.
For the fall/winter make sure the tastes are deeper such as pumpkin pie, gingerbread cookies or spiced apple cake.
Not only is this a winning idea for the additional sweet delights for your wedding but it’s also going to evoke the right mood and climate for your special day.
Besides, many of us prepare the products during the season, though fresh and easy to find, which will only make the desserts more delicious.
Pro Tip: Always see to it that your dessert table goes well with that style and theme you have come up with. If you’re planning for a winter wedding, some ideas that would fit the theme are pinecone, candle or faux snow additions.
Your sweet table is of course a way to serve your sweet treats, but you also get to play with it and have some fun entertaining your guests during your reception.
Whatever idea is chosen, mainstream or eccentric, the paramount principle is that it should be made from scratch and yummy.
Happy planning, and here’s to a dessert table that leaves everyone with sweet memories!