As wedding coordinators, we see a L O T of different dessert displays. In order to spark your creativity for your wedding, we've added some of our pointers below to get you started thinking about S W E E T treats for your special day!

Choose a sweet treat that best fits Y O U

Traditional wedding cake, cupcakes, bundt cakes, pies, donuts, cookies, bars, ice cream, macaroons… how could you possibly decide? We think lots of taste tasting will be sure to help! Decide on a dessert that best fits you and your partner. If you’re not a fan of cake, go for pie or a mix of dessert options! You can also get creative and mix + match dessert options. Whatever you choose, your guests will be sure to love the sweet treat you decide on!

Start from the bottom layer

Consider what these sweet treats are going to be displayed on - will they be set on a table with a fancy linen, a farm table, a vintage hutch, or maybe the ever so popular wine barrels, with a door across? There are so many F U N options to display your dessert of choice!

S T A N D tall

Dessert stands can offer decorative flair and also be functional in utilizing space for as many desserts to be set out as possible. Decide on a type of stand that best fits the rest of your decor - are they black, silver, white, glass, wood, round, pedestals, trays, etc.? Consider adding D E P T H to your dessert display to create interest. Do this by including wooden boxes, crates, tree trunk slices or different heights of dessert stands.

Don’t forget the frosting

Including additional decor is a M U S T! Add signage to let your guests know their options. Chalkboards are an easy and efficient way to let guests know what they are getting into, especially if there are any dietary restrictions! Consider a “Love is Sweet” banner, extra florals or greenery, as well as candles, votives or even lanterns. Get V I N T A G E - add fun mismatched dessert plates to the buffet - they act as a fun decor piece and are also functional!

Personalize it

Consider adding a Mr. + Mrs. fork and personalized knife/server for the cake cutting photos. Personalized napkins are A D O R A B L E too!

Don’t underestimate

Most importantly don’t underestimate on the number of “pieces” of sweet treats you offer. If you are offering a variety of desserts or flavors, keep in mind guests may enjoy trying one of each. That being said, make sure you or your dessert vendor provides “to go” boxes, just in case there are a few left, in which case you can then enjoy for breakfast.

Hope these items help you perfect your wedding dessert display!

Love,

Kellie + the Rustic Elegance Team

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