Unique Dessert Table Ideas

Posted on 29. Jun, 2010 by in unique reception ideas

When it comes to a wedding reception, one of the most popular attractions is the dessert table. If you want to make your wedding uniquely you (and what bride doesn’t?), an out-of-this-world after dinner sweet feast is an unexpected way to do so.

So, how exactly do you turn cookies and mini-cheesecakes into an expression of your unique, amazing personality? It’s actually not as hard as you might think.

The first step is to focus on something that really inspires you. It can be wedding related, such as the design on your invitations, or it can be something simple, like your favorite color. Now, take that one element and create your dessert table around it. Have your caterer recreate your invitation designs on your wedding cake, for instance. Or have every single item on the dessert table incorporate a shade of your favorite color, in frosting, food coloring, sprinkles, and linens – anything you want!

Speaking of linens, make sure what dresses up your dessert table looks just as yummy as the food that sits on top of it. Just because the sweets are the main attraction, it doesn’t mean that the background is any less important. Choose one-of-a-kind decorations and gorgeous linens to add to your beautiful, coordinated table.

If you are having a theme wedding, you could base your desserts around that as well. For example, if you’re both huge music lovers, have your cake decorator, baker, or caterer design cupcakes with music note toppers or hand-painted lyrics on your cake.

Have pretty take-home boxes set out on your dessert table. This way, your guests can take home some of those delicious treats to remind them of just how special and sweet your big day really was.

And last but certainly not least, make sure you sample the delicacies that will adorn your table before the big day. The most beautiful desserts are not always the most delicious! Although having a unique wedding is great, you want to make sure your guests remember your event for the right reasons – and not the not-so-delicious sweets they were served.

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