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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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Photo by Dawn Derbyshire Photography in Pennsylvania

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125 Comments

  • Erin
    Expert October 2018
    Erin ·
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    Extra for us.

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  • Maren
    Champion October 2021
    Maren ·
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    Awww that is so sweet and personal to you both Smiley smile I love it! And i'm sure it will be delicious too Smiley heart Will you have any sort of signage or note at the ice-cream bar about how ice-cream at Graeter's was your first date? Smiley heart

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  • Maren
    Champion October 2021
    Maren ·
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    Hi Gabrielle! I totally agree, depends on the guests and the couple, too Smiley heart Will you be doing cake or any additional or alternative desserts at your wedding?

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  • Gabrielle
    Dedicated August 2019
    Gabrielle ·
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    Hi there! We will more than likely only do cake. It’s a small gathering so no need for lots and lots.

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  • Maren
    Champion October 2021
    Maren ·
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    Makes perfect sense Smiley smile Your intimate, small gathering will be lovely and cake is a classic... Always brings everyone together. Smiley heart

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  • Ingrid
    Super September 2018
    Ingrid ·
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    Extra. We’re already doing a bride and a groom’s cake, so anything beyond that is out of our budget!
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  • Stephy0519
    Dedicated May 2019
    Stephy0519 ·
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    Yes. We are having a small cake to cut. We are also having cupcakes, our fave bakery in LA is sending us cakeballs (champagne, birthday cake) and we are having 3 passed dessert bites (a creme brulee bite, a salted caramel fudge, and a carrot cake.)

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  • M
    Super October 2018
    Michelle ·
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    Our reception is only 2 hours so it's an extra expense we don't have $ or time for.
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  • Maren
    Champion October 2021
    Maren ·
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    Hi Stephy0519! Cake balls are so fun & I love your other dessert choices, too! Smiley heart So sweet!

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  • Tnt
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    Tnt ·
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    Feel that cake will be enough sugar no need for more than that.
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  • Stephanie
    Devoted October 2019
    Stephanie ·
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    I think it’s a cute idea but it’s not essential. I’d much rather have a buffet of dinner foods than desserts. Desserts personally upset my tummy.
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  • C
    Master July 2018
    Cuoghi ·
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    Totally extra. Cake is all you need, unless in Pittsburgh Smiley smile
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  • Maren
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    Maren ·
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    Haha well said Smiley smile Cookie tables are part of the package, when in Pittsburgh. Are you in Pittsburgh and have a Pittsburgh cookie table at your wedding?

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  • FutureMrsR
    Dedicated October 2018
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    Yes, I think we will be doing a dessert bar. It is kind of an essential for me.

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  • Maren
    Champion October 2021
    Maren ·
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    Hi FutureMrsR! Do you and your FS have a favorite dessert that you will be including at a dessert bar? Or what do you plan to include? Smiley smile

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    Savvy May 2020
    A'Keria ·
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    We’re are planning to do a full dessert bar filled with several cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, brownies, cookies, ice cream and more! We are big on desserts
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  • P
    Dedicated September 2018
    Pom ·
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    Extra. Another one of those things that's a trend so people think they MUST do it. We're just having cake. We considered doing other options, but we are doing brunch and there will be a pancake station. I think people will have enough sweet options.

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  • Anna
    Savvy October 2018
    Anna ·
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    I originally wanted to have cake pops but budget wouldn't allow it. So I am only doing 3 different flavored cakes. So kind of essential?

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  • firstoneat56
    Master August 2017
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    Dear lord, I wish the donut wall would just go away. I didn't have a cake, I had a dessert table. I would love to go to a wedding in Pittsburgh and experience the famous cookie table!

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  • Maren
    Champion October 2021
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    A'Keria, this sounds heavenly! Smiley heart

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