Does the idea of a regular wedding cake sound a little overdone to you? If you want to stray from tradition and create something unexpected, there are many ways to think outside the box for dessert.
You’ll give your event more personality, and your guests will enjoy moments of surprise and fun during the day. Here are the best unique wedding desserts to make your day memorable.
Unique Wedding Desserts
Cake pops
Cake pops are a twist on a wedding cake that creates less mess and gives each guest the perfect amount of food. You can order cake pops in every flavor, color, and design, just like a wedding cake. Your guests will love this simple but fun way to eat a classic treat.
Movie theater candy
Who says boxes of candy are only for the movies? Use them at your wedding! Hand out all your favorite sweets to your guests after dinner. This doubles as a wedding favor, too.
Ice cream sundaes
A make your own sundae bar is a fun idea for spring or early summer before it gets too hot. Your friends and family can have fun adding caramel, cherries, chocolate, and graham cracker to their sundae. Or consider hiring an ice cream truck for the day to make it easier. The ice cream will stay cold, and it’s less work for you.
Cotton candy
People expect to buy cotton candy at the circus, but it’s even more fun at a wedding! It’s light and colorful, so it works for this type of event. You might consider renting a cotton candy machine to make this yummy dessert easily.
Donuts
No longer just breakfast food, donuts are the perfect addition to your wedding day. You can buy them in boxes of a dozen or hire a caterer to create a donut masterpiece with beautiful designs. People will enjoy this surprise, and they won’t even miss the cake.
Waffles
The concept of the waffle bar is pure genius. Set up a table with pre-made waffles or waffle batter and a lineup of toppings like butter, syrup, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles, strawberries, and more. Everyone can make their own creation, guaranteeing they’ll love it.
Macarons
Wedding macarons are a light and classy dessert perfect for weddings. You’ll love their pastel colors that are great for spring and summer days. You can give these as favors or pass them around for dessert.
Pies
Cake is good, but pie is possibly even better. Try classics like apple or chocolate, or get more creative and serve something seasonal like blueberry. You might even try a wide variety of flavors to suit every taste. Another fun idea is miniature pies, and Taste of Home has some of the best recipes.
That’s it!
These are all fantastic sweet treats for your big day. The thoughts here are to help you get started, but there are, of course, hundreds of other great ones. Use desserts from this list, or come up with your own. The best unique wedding desserts may still be undiscovered!
Alex Loredo is a freelance writer. She utilizes her knowledge of events and planning to create content that motivates and inspires. She writes for Thrive Global, Adventures and Coffee, and more. Alex specializes in events, hospitality, and planning topics. When she isn’t writing, she can be found reading, baking, or on a never-ending quest for the world’s best cup of coffee.
