CREATING AN INSPIRED DESSERT TABLE FOR YOUR WEDDING
The days when a cake was the only sweet centrepiece at a wedding celebration are long gone! Instead, we’re increasingly being asked to create dessert tables. This wonderful spread of sweet treats allows guests to graze long into the night, and they look amazing too! Read our guide on creating the perfect inspired dessert table for your wedding.
WHAT IS A DESSERT TABLE?
A dessert table is an elegantly arranged showcase of sweets that can add flavour, style, and an interactive touch to your wedding. Also known as a dessert bar, it can feature everything from simple items like cookies and mini-cakes to more indulgent options such as iced doughnuts and mini cheesecakes.
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR DESSERT TABLE SET-UP…
Miniature ‘naked’ versions of your main cake filled with your chosen flavour from our menu. You can keep these cakes ‘naked’ or decorate them with decorative elements such as a buttercream rose swirl and edible flowers. These make the perfect elegant bit-size dessert.
Freshly baked iced doughnuts can be stacked alongside your main cake on a beautiful stand. Each doughnut can be decorated with edible gold leaf or tiny sugar pearls for a touch of elegance.
Delicious miniature cheesecakes in various flavours finished with seasonal fruits or white or dark chocolate flakes add a ‘less sweet’ treat for your guests to enjoy and visual interest to your overall set-up.
Freshly baked heart-shaped iced biscuits finished with decorative elements such as tiny sugar flowers or dried petals are not only super tasty and provide the perfect snack for your guests to enjoy, but they also look super elegant when presented on decorative plates or mirrored trays.
Personalised iced biscuits embossed with your initials and wedding date are perfect additions for a touch of romance!
An assortment of traditional/ retro sweets, such as marshmallows and pastel-coloured flying saucers, are perfect table fillers and add interest to your set-up.
Seasonal fruits that align with your theme and season of your wedding add freshness and colour to your dessert table.
…and don’t forget the accessories!
A striking dessert table starts with a perfectly pressed tablecloth - white for a fresh, elegant vibe or darker colours for sophisticated drama!
Add decorative accents such as silk runners and napkins - these add a backdrop of colour and texture to your sweet treats.
Use stunning tableware that aligns with the theme and atmosphere of your wedding, such as white presentation platters, stacked dessert plates, and domed serving dishes to keep treats fresh.
Place your sweet treats on cake stands of varying heights. Cake stands enhance height and add drama and sophistication to your table design, allowing you to showcase your main centrepiece - the cake.
A stand is not only for cakes! It can also be used to present biscuits and doughnuts perfectly.
Add beautiful floral additions to your dessert table set-up. Foilage and greenery add a natural/rustic touch and interest to your overall set-up.
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN DECIDING ON YOUR DESSERT TABLE…
When choosing desserts for your table, it’s important to keep a few factors in mind while putting together your menu. We recommend considering the following when selecting sweet treats:
Visual Appeal: Consider visually stunning and aesthetically pleasing treats such as pale, pastel macarons and intricately designed or personalised iced biscuits.
Portion sizes: Individual-sized desserts, such as mini cheesecakes and cakes, allow guests to easily sample multiple options. They're also simpler to serve, pick up, and enjoy.
Variety: It’s important to provide a range of desserts that cater to diverse tastes. Combine sweet iced doughnuts, popular with kids, with an assortment of less sweet mini-cheesecakes in your dessert table set-up, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Themed and seasonal items bring your wedding to life! Consider incorporating delightful desserts that align with your chosen theme or season. Think about using fresh seasonal fruits or charming mini-cakes adorned with beautiful decorative touches, like edible flowers, perfect for a spring or summer wedding. These thoughtful details will not only raise the romance and charm of your special day but also create a warm and inviting atmosphere for you and your guests.
Follow our advice on things to consider when contemplating adding a dessert table to your special day, and we guarantee it will add the perfect sweet note to your wedding! We love creating dessert tables, so why not let us create the perfect dessert table for your special day?! Take a look at the desserts we offer, and contact us to chat more!