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3 Alternatives to Wedding Cakes

Wedding Trends: Alternatives to Wedding Cakes

You may have noticed that wedding cakes tend to take center stage at a wedding reception, as the cake is a symbol that is prominently displayed at wedding receptions. What you may not have noticed is that many wedding guests do not like wedding cake and so the slices of sugary decadence often end up in the trash. If you’re looking for a couple of ideas to replace the wedding cake, or to serve in addition to the wedding cake, here are few ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

 

The Cupcake Makes a Comeback (with a Twist)

Around the country, couture cupcake bakeries are popping up everywhere. These are not your standard Betty Crocker cupcakes either because they come in flavors and designs that almost look and seem too gorgeous to eat (but are as delicious as they look). Cupcakes can also be displayed to simulate cake layers, placed at each place setting or designed into a cupcake buffet table, where guests can choose the flavor they wish. You can just as easily create your own cupcakes (for you DIYers out there) and put them on display. It may be nostalgic of days gone by or something different, but those cupcakes will disappear faster than any slice of wedding cake ever will.

 

Dessert Buffets

Another option is a wedding buffet or dessert table. Similar to a buffet restaurant, several different dessert options are put on display. Guests can either serve themselves or you can have the wait staff visit guest at their tables and ask which dessert they prefer. Pies, tarts, cakes, ice cream, cookies and more are but some of the options you may have on display.

 

Cookie or Candy Table

You can also pile a table high with platters of cookies or a myriad of dishes filled with different kinds of candies. Guests can fill up on the sweet treats after the meal and you can even provide favor boxes or bags for guests to take the treats home with them to enjoy later.

 

The wedding cake is a time-honored tradition. Modern brides and grooms, or couples that are looking to put a new twist on an old tradition, are seeking ways to offer wedding desserts in an innovative manner. Cupcakes, dessert buffets and dessert tables are but a few of the ways to put a new twist on an old way of doing things.

Sources:

  1. Phoebe’s Cupcakes
  2. The Pink Cakebox
  3. Ashley’s Bride Guide
  4. Beams Sweets Treats


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Vintage Inspired Lace Wedding Cakes

Wanted to share with those planning their weddings some of the wedding cake trends I am seeing today. Many of these mimic the bride’s lace on the cake or even use an applique of the lace (good way to save money on the cake!) – show your baker your dress or a piece of lace and let them be inspired by it with a lace pattern on your cake.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sweetest-Thing-Cakes/74905017574
The Sweetest Thing Cakes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 If only I were able to go back in time I think I would want this as the style of my wedding…intimate, detailed inspired, and a touch of vintage…love, love, love it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What to Think About When Deciding on Wine For Your Wedding Reception

Wine has long been offered at wedding receptions ever since the start of time.  Nonetheless, sampling as well as picking out your wine for your own personal wedding and reception is surely a significant as well as tricky task. While organizing a wedding and reception or just about any important significant celebration, paying attention to the particulars tends to make the main difference in just how unforgettable your  “special ” moment will be to you as well as your family and friends.

Deciding on your wine is without a doubt an essential element-a detail that shouldn’t be neglected.  Tastings with caterers as well bakers for your wedding cake are all done well in advance to select what will be served, why then would you not pair the wines ahead of time, as well?  Don’t risk it, decide early on.  There are also many other things to consider when buying and selecting the wine to serve at your wedding reception.

 

Your Guests

Exactly what wines do you really enjoy?  Think about your family and friends?  Do they like red, white, sparkling, or a dessert wine?  Will the attendees like 1 or 2 truly impressive glasses of wine to drink while they mingle.  Or perhaps, it might be wines are not really important to any of your guests?

 

Time of Day

Will you be having an evening or an afternoon ceremony?   Many people may possibly consume a little bit less during a daytime wedding compared to an evening ceremony. (drink more than a glass of wine in the afternoon, and you may be ready to go to bed even though the party is not nearly over)

 

Menu

Think about the food you are serving.  Are you trying to pair the wine with the food?   A beef entrée will probably be best paired with a red.   A chicken or pasta entrée will probably be best paired with a white.

 

Time of Year

Is the wedding reception planned for the middle of the summer months or the winter season?  That could very well matter to just what you select and offer your guests-are you trying to warm them up or cool them off?

 

What’s Your Budget?

Given that a lot of people don’t expect to have a limitless budget allowed to shell out on vino, you’ll definitely want to think about the price tag.  There could possibly be room to make a deal on the wine purchase up-front in a package deal.  As you are planning to shell out hard-earned cash on a wedding, you might possibly make a deal on your purchase when you’re planning to bring in a particular wine.  It’s worth a try!

 

 

Glasses

Wine and cheese tasting @ Strewn Winery

Amazingly, pouring wines into a wine glass designed for that specific wine type can certainly make a difference in the taste as well.  Quite a few wedding reception venues might not have varied wine glasses intended for different kinds of wines, however it’s well worth inquiring.  If not, that will definitely be an expense to consider as well.

 

What to Serve for the Toast?

Probably one of the most unforgettable memories from a wedding reception is definitely the toast.   The most expensive bubbly is Champagne, but that does not necessarily mean it is the best. You don’t have to serve Champagne for the toast.  What about it’s cheaper or just as cheery cousins, sparkling wines.  They offer a serious bang for the buck and it’s every bit as festive as Champagne and hey, if you’re worried your guests will feel slighted, pour it in another room and come out bearing a festive tray of pre-filled glasses.  Chances are they’ll never know the difference and if they do judge you – well, that’s just bad manners on their part.

 

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