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Maren
Champion October 2021

Essential or Extra? - Dessert options beyond the cake

Maren, on September 4, 2018 at 11:34 AM

Posted in Wedding Reception 125

Are you having any extra dessert options for your guests at your reception? Beyond the cake--- are you including a dessert table, doing something unconventional like a pie bar, planning a donut wall, or arranging a late-night/midnight snack? Is this essential or extra? Photo from the WeddingWire...

Are you having any extra dessert options for your guests at your reception?

Beyond the cake--- are you including a dessert table, doing something unconventional like a pie bar, planning a donut wall, or arranging a late-night/midnight snack? Is this essential or extra?

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125 Comments

  • S
    Beginner October 2020
    Sarah ·
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    I think this is an extra but one I’m willing to pay for. Food makes the wedding and I want there to be plenty of options. It’s the most expensive and best part. Make it great!
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  • kymarmck
    Super March 2020
    kymarmck ·
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    Nope, we will be traditional and just offer cake!

    I do like the idea of doing non traditional things though such as cookies or pie!

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  • Librabride1013
    Savvy June 2019
    Librabride1013 ·
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    Same with us !!!.. Also--mini cake shooters.

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  • Lauren
    Dedicated August 2019
    Lauren ·
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    Love this - instead of cake we're planning to do assorted desserts (which includes cupcakes for the traditionalists). Late night snacks are ALWAYS appreciated, too!!

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  • edecker
    Super December 2024
    edecker ·
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    Essential. FH and i both hate cake, so we will be opting for dessert options instead. Key lime pie is one of our favorites, also cheesecake and cupcakes (for the people who do like cakes!)

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  • Liana
    VIP March 2017
    Liana ·
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    I think this is Extra. We just had some hershey kisses chocolates in our wedding colors for guests to grab in addition to the cake.

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  • KarenO
    Master June 2018
    KarenO ·
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    Extra, but my family tends to be kind of extra when it comes to food. We had a traditional wedding cake and also a Viennese sweet table. It was a big hit!

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  • FutureMrsSlaby
    Savvy September 2018
    FutureMrsSlaby ·
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    Extra... but we chose to add a gelato station. It wasn't an outrageous extra price wise, and anyone who knows me, knows about my love of desserts so it just felt like we had to add something! Plus it adds a little touch to your wedding that's unique and something the guests will remember. We chose a honey vanilla, mocha, and seasonal flavor, plus toppings. Crossing my fingers that the seasonal flavor is pumpkin, apple, or cinnamon! Smiley smile

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  • Amanda
    Just Said Yes September 2018
    Amanda ·
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    We are only doing cupcakes and ice cream, nothing more. I wanted an actual cake by FH wanted cupcakes, and we have more options for people since we all have varied tastes. Red velvet (for the chocolate lovers), orange dreamscicle (FH's choice), and lemon, plus ice cream bar with basic toppings. Only extra is sorbet for the lactose intolerant guests.

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  • E
    Expert April 2019
    Elizabeth ·
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    I'm a bad Pittsburgh-er and skipping the cookie table! We are doing brunch, though, so I'll probably have donuts. I'm doing a tiramisu cake for some extra caffeine in the morning 😁
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  • MrsV1027
    Master October 2018
    MrsV1027 ·
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    Extra. We are having 3 cake flavors and I'm not big on sweets so I'd have none if I didn't have to

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  • ChefKait
    Devoted December 2019
    ChefKait ·
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    Extra but if we end up being able to afford it I want to do it! We want to do pies since our wedding will be kind of close to thanksgiving!

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  • Kealey
    Dedicated April 2019
    Kealey ·
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    I say Necessary, I just love desserts! We're doing a small normal wedding cake, ice cream cakes, and a candy bar for our wedding!
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  • HayMrsO
    Master October 2018
    HayMrsO ·
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    It's definitely extra...but essential for us! FH loves cake. This is the one thing he wanted to have a say in and he got it. I am more of a sweets girl. So we are doing cake...then a late night snack of donuts from this very cool donut shop that has all kinds of crazy flavors. I hope they are a hit!

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  • Sabrina
    Savvy May 2019
    Sabrina ·
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    I really want to because I know not a lot people like cake, but we are having small 3 layer cake. If its not too expensive i want a dessert table, but mostly likely what I will do is sent the cake home with the guest as a take away.

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  • G
    Dedicated January 2019
    Gabby ·
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    Am cake w dessert bar and sundae bar have grandchildren
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  • Mrs Sullivan
    Expert June 2019
    Mrs Sullivan ·
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    Extra! No need to have anything past the cake. Personally, my cake will have 4-6 flavors so I see absolutely no need to have anything else. We are doing a 5-6 tiered main cake and a 2 tier grooms cake

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  • Tpatb
    Master August 2019
    Tpatb ·
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    This is extra...we are also doing beignets to match our theme tho which is a plus I guess, bc some ppl may be tired of or not like cake the most such as myself
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  • Mich906
    Beginner May 2019
    Mich906 ·
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    Essential for us - we aren't doing a cake but smaller, single serving sized Mexican desserts. So why not have an option! Not everyone loves chocolate and the price was the same.
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  • Maren
    Champion October 2021
    Maren ·
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    Mini cake shooters sound so cute! Smiley surprise Love the idea!

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