Photographer: Wild In Love Photography

8 Wedding Dessert Ideas for Nontraditional Couples

Calling all nontraditional couples! Did you know you don’t actually have to serve cake at your wedding? It’s true! Especially in recent years, couples have decided to forgo the traditional tiered wedding cake and go with something that better reflects their style. Having a hard time figuring out exactly what you want? Here are some fun and unique wedding dessert ideas for nontraditional couples!

Cookies

Cookies are a simple and inexpensive dessert that everyone can enjoy. If you’re thinking about having cookies at your wedding, there are tons of options for you to choose from. A more modern option for cookies is sugar cookies that are professionally decorated to match the theme of your wedding. They’ll usually come in different shapes and sizes and have multiple designs you can choose from. If you’re looking to go a simpler route, get an array of chocolate chip, macadamia nut, oatmeal raisin, or sugar cookies and serve them with glasses of milk. Bring a nostalgic feeling to your reception!

Photographer: Wild In Love Photography

Donut Wall

Getting married in holy matrimony? A donut wall might be the perfect option for your wedding! Donuts are a great substitute for cake since they’re still light and fluffy, and they’re another dessert that provides your guests with options. Have them choose between any flavors you decide on and make it interactive with a donut wall! On top of being delicious, they also make for great photo opportunities!

Candy Bar

A candy bar might not be something you’ve thought of before, but it’s always a hit among those guests with an extra sweet tooth. A candy car can also be a less expensive option for your wedding dessert. Mix and match tons of different sized and colored dishes to serve your candy out of. Then, provide the candy and some gift bags so your guests can take their creation home if they so desire. Again, this is another great opportunity for your guests to get interactive and enjoy themselves while the festivities progress.

Photographer: Andy Baxter Photography

Cupcakes

Who’s ever been let down by a cupcake? If you’re not a traditional couple but still love cake, cupcakes are the way to go! Cupcakes are self-serve making it easy for everyone to grab and go, and they’re delicious! With so many different flavors of cupcakes that can be created, there’s an option for everyone. Plus, you’ll also get to partake in the fun cake-tasting experience with your partner. 

Icecream

We’re stretching way out here and giving you the idea of serving ice cream at your wedding. While this may seem like an impossible task, it’s actually quite simple with the right staff on hand. Today, there are tons of refurbished trucks that can pull right up to your reception space to serve ice cream on the spot. These trucks are already equipped with most anything they need, so you don’t have to provide anything extra. They’ll also normally have lots of flavors to choose from so everyone can get their favorite ice cream. That’s an experience no one will forget!

Photography: Ginger Snap Studios

S’mores

Let’s bring it back to those cool fall nights, sitting by the campfire, roasting marshmallows to make s’mores. Talk about nostalgia! S’mores are sure to be a hit among the crowd as everyone loved s’mores at some point or another! These easy-to-make, simple to eat, messy-messy treats are great to have at a fall or winter wedding. And, you don’t need real fire to make them! There are many different electric fire pits in stores specifically made for cooking s’mores. Get a few and let your guests entertain themselves by roasting marshmallows and filling up on a childhood treat. 

Various Pastries

From cinnamon buns to apple tartlets, pastries are sure to get a crowd going. Have a mix of blueberry muffins, chocolate mousse cups with bread, delicate macaroons, and sweet banana pudding parfaits. A mix of pastries this good might make it hard to choose just one dessert to try!

Cheesecake

What’s creamy, delicious, and everything you need in one beautiful bite? Cheesecake. A wedding cheesecake is a trendy and tasty alternative to a wedding cake that’s still, yes, a cake! The options are truly endless when it comes to choosing the perfect cheesecake for your wedding. Size, serving style, flavor, color, and toppings are all up for discussion when trying to decide on the perfect cheesecake for your wedding. Trust us though, no matter what type you choose, your guests will thank you!

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