33+ Wedding Dessert Table Ideas On A Budget

Love is sweet, and so are these wedding dessert table ideas on a budget!

There is no doubt that a dessert table and a sweet buffet will elevate your wedding reception and can make the party memorable and special. Moreover, it becomes a great decorative element for your special day.

Besides the traditional wedding cake, there are plenty of sweet treats to add to your dessert table that will bring additional sweetness, colors, and style to your reception.

Cake pops, chocolate strawberries, candies, cookies, and donuts are just a few of the desserts that can stand next to the wedding cake.

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Styling Tips for Wedding Dessert Table Ideas on a Budget

Before you start styling your wedding dessert table, you need to have a clear plan to follow, which will allow you to budget for each item much easier.

First, consider the guest list and wedding theme. This will give you a better idea of the number of desserts and treats, and their decoration too.

The easiest way to keep the costs down is to match the dessert table decoration with the color scheme of your wedding- you can easily do this with a variety of cakes and desserts. Add colorful accents that don’t cost a fortune, like fabric and paper decorations.

Second, the number of guests is obviously the most important factor to consider when planning your wedding dessert table. You should be able to offer some variety in the desserts, be it cakes, pastries, ice cream, or other treats, but also have enough for every guest to choose from.

To stay within your budget, you can make or order sheet cakes that can be cut into cute little squares, that not only look great, but you can get a lot of these made in a variety of flavors, without breaking the bank.

Location – setting up your wedding dessert table in a good location within your venue is super important. If you’re having an indoor wedding, it’s much easier as you just need to find a corner of the room, or a wall facing the entrance to make a grand display.

In case the party is outdoors, more considerations need to be taken for the placement – out of the sun, possible wind, and if there are kids running around it needs to be secure enough that the display doesn’t get knocked down.

Pretty signage for your cakes and trays is a popular way to let your guests know what they’re about to taste. Similarly, at a wedding reception, if you are serving some sweet treats in addition to the wedding cake, they should be labeled properly, especially if you have guests with food allergies.

Here are some additional styling ideas for your wedding dessert table:

Choose a focal point of your table – this is your wedding cake, next add a tower displaying macarons or similar.
Use a variety of serving bowls and items that are not normally used for desserts, like champagne flutes, beautiful boxes, pretty breakfast trays, rustic chopping boards, platters, and similar
Add some greenery or flowers, and candles – these always elevate any event and make the food look extra appealing
Make them easy to eat – the last thing you want is your guests getting their hands messy. Serving cake pops instead of cupcakes, or macarons instead of brownies will make for a more pleasant experience for your guests
Jump on the trends – s’mores tables, candy bars, mini cupcakes, donut walls, and mini donuts are huge trends for weddings
Simple backdrops are the best option for a dessert table as they make the food the star of the show