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Would you add a second dessert?

Btbride, on April 8, 2019 at 10:09 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 23

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Hi guys! So, 4 months to my wedding and I’m starting to make lots of little decisions. One of the things I’ve been considering is adding a new dessert option for our reception. Our main dessert is an all-you-can-eat ice cream bar from our favorite local ice cream parlor, and we are SO stoked about it. Lately I’ve been wondering if it would be a good idea to also get some pies from a highly rated local pie shop as another option. With the cost of the pies, delivery fees, and getting disposable pie plates/servers, it would likely be around $300 or less to add them in. My fiancé doesn’t seem to think another dessert is necessary, but I’m not sure. I’d love to hear any thoughts you guys have!

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Latest activity by Fernando, on November 1, 2019 at 6:45 PM

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Summerbride77 · on April 8, 2019 at 10:11 AM
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I would love to add a second desert to our cake! I've got a major sweet tooth and would love the variety. But it’s defiantly a nice-to-have! If you’re budget allows it and you want to do it, I say go for it!!
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Kim · on April 8, 2019 at 10:13 AM
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I think your all you can eat ice cream is more than good enough!
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Kelsey · on April 8, 2019 at 10:15 AM
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I also have a major sweet tooth, if it's in your budget to have another dessert I would do it!
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Caytlyn · on April 8, 2019 at 10:16 AM
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I would definitely do it as an option for vegan, dairy free, or lactose intolerant guests.
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Btbride · on April 8, 2019 at 10:20 AM
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That's a great point to consider! Unfortunately, I don't think the pies we're considering would be vegan or dairy-free, since they're from a fairly "old school" type place. However, we do have a dairy-free/vegan ice cream option for those that need it!
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Allie · on April 8, 2019 at 10:25 AM
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If it were me as a guest, I would prefer a 2nd dessert option because I don't like ice cream. I would prefer cupcakes.
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MrsD · on April 8, 2019 at 11:07 AM
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I don't know if it's necessary but if it's in budget it sounds good! I always like multiple options, and maybe having something for people that don't eat dairy would be good.
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Danielle · on April 8, 2019 at 11:13 AM
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It's not necessary, and would totally depend on your budget/want's if you decided to add the second option. Sure, it's always nice to have extra, but do you really want to spend another $300 towards food/dessert?
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Carly · on April 8, 2019 at 11:17 AM
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I am definitely going to have another option as well for mine , I say if you can afford it then go for it !!!
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Yoice · on April 8, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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If you can afford it I say do it. Not everyone likes the same type of dessert and maybe not everyone is a fan of ice cream while others might like to have ice cream with pie. I think is a great idea so do it!
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tempestt · on April 8, 2019 at 11:30 AM
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I'm doing a dessert table instead of favors. Simply cause favors get left or trashed. I know my guest will prefer the dessert table because we all love snacking.
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Tara · on April 8, 2019 at 11:33 AM
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All you can eat ice cream is plenty in my opinion.
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Anna · on April 8, 2019 at 11:36 AM
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My fiancee is firm...our cake is the one and only dessert.
Since he is paying for the biggest part of everything, I'm ok with that.
I think icecream sounds wonderful!
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Future Mrs. Polar Bear · on April 8, 2019 at 1:43 PM
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Hmmmm...from a bride perspective I'd say stick to singular dessert...not worth the added costs.
From a guests perspective, as long as you have regular chocolate ice cream, I'm good! (also I'm not a pie person but my FH LOVES pie.)
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earias · on April 8, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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I don't have much of a sweet tooth so I would suggest having a savory late night snack instead. Some people do pretzels, a popcorn bar, pizza, or sliders just to name a few. We had grilled cheese sandwiches that were a hit with everyone as well as s'mores.
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Mcskipper · on April 8, 2019 at 3:37 PM
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I don’t think it is necessary, but if it’s in budget and you want it, go for it. That said, I think ice cream offers plenty of variety— different flavors for different tastes, and I see you have a vegan option— I think you have it covered! Of course there will be *someone* who doesn’t like ice cream (they might not care for pie either!) but you can’t cater to everyone, can only do the best you can: ice cream is plenty!
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Btbride · on April 8, 2019 at 3:53 PM
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That would be the dream!! But we’re having a Sunday wedding that’s ending at 9, so I don’t think a late night snack will quite fit into the schedule. I’ve never been to a wedding that had a savory late night snack but I’ll die of happiness if I ever do!
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Btbride · on April 8, 2019 at 3:54 PM
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Thanks! We’ll have 5 different flavors, but there won’t be toppings or anything like that. Would that be enough variety for you as a guest?
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Christina · on April 8, 2019 at 4:06 PM
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I don't think it's necessary, but if it's something you WANT, I think it would be a nice addition.

We're doing something similar. We're having a gelato cart with 6 flavors, and a desert bar with a selection of cupcakes, brownies, and other small deserts.
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Bridgette · on April 8, 2019 at 4:13 PM
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If it's within your budget and it's something you would enjoy, I don't see why not. We're having a dessert buffet table so my opinion will always be the more, the better! Also, with having a dessert with the ice cream it makes it "a la mode" and who doesn't love that?
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