If you and your partner are thinking about your dream wedding menu, the dessert table is the perfect area to get creative and impress your guests. A diverse selection of desserts at a wedding creates a memorable, indulgent, and luxurious experience for guests, showcases your attention to detail, and ensures there’s something for everyone to enjoy. “From decadent cakes and personalized pastries to gourmet chocolates, a thoughtfully curated dessert spread leaves a lasting impression of elegance and extravagance. After all, exceptional weddings are remembered for their exquisite and thoughtful touches,” says Angelique, a private pastry chef, cake designer, and the founder of Bakverhalen. Here are some wedding dessert ideas to add to your checklist to wow your guests.
Meet the Expert
Bakverhalen translates to "baking stories" in Dutch. The founder, Angelique, is dedicated to crafting unique and personalized wedding cakes and desserts that are best described as exhibiting an exquisite modern yet romantic feel. As a private pastry chef, Angelique creates bespoke recipes tailored to each couple, offering an unforgettable and customized taste for their special occasion. As a cake artist, she designs luxury wedding cakes harmonizing with the couple's narrative. All treats below are made by Bakverhalen.
Wedding Dessert Menu Ideas
Wedding Cake
Of course, a wedding cake has to be part of this sweet list. With so many styles and options available, you can go for anything from a luxurious, sophisticated tiered cake to a charming dome cake or even an eye-catching sheet cake. If the traditional wedding cake isn’t your thing but you’re open to cake ideas, consider serving mini cakes or setting up a cake bar station for something more fun and fresh.
Welcome Sweets
Who says dessert has to wait until the end of the night? Kick off your wedding day with a sweet note by welcoming your guests with custom treats that set the tone for the celebration. Delight them with elegant madeleines, macarons, or desserts served in chic martini glasses. You can also incorporate flavors that reflect your couple’s preferences, adding a personal and delicious twist to the wedding dessert experience.
Sweet Towers
Take your wedding dessert table to new heights with a stunning sweet tower, like the traditional French croquembouche or a modern meringue tower. For a pop of color, you can go with a macaron tower – blue, pink, green, whatever you wish. Complement the display with more miniature desserts arranged on lower platters for variety.
Pastries for Your Dessert Table
Elevate your wedding with a dessert table full of irresistible treats, offering your guests a variety of flavors and textures. You can showcase your cake alongside an array of mini desserts or create a separate curated dessert bar. This setup makes it easy for guests to sample a range of bite-sized delights like macarons, éclairs, profiteroles, custom cookies, cake pops, brownie bites, cheesecake squares, pâte de fruit, mini pies, fudge, or cakesicles. Like your wedding cake, these sweets can be customized to reflect your story and are entirely custom-made.
Sweet Favors
If you don’t want favors to be forgotten or left behind, consider something edible—everyone loves a tasty treat. Ending the celebration on a sweet note is always a hit. You can offer your guests your favorite cookies, elegant macarons, custom-made sweets, or a personal favorite snack. For multi-day weddings, consider leaving these treats as a surprise in your guests’ rooms for an extra special touch.
Tips for an Unforgettable Wedding Dessert Menu
When planning your wedding dessert menu, keep these tips in mind for a memorable and spectacular spread:
- Aim for a balanced menu with various flavors and textures to create a unique experience for all your guests.
- Use ingredients that align with your wedding theme, including a mix of classic favorites and some surprising treats.
- Don’t forget to accommodate dietary restrictions by offering gluten-free, vegan, and nut-free options.
- Lastly, collaborate with a skilled pastry chef who can bring your vision to life through stunning presentation and exceptional taste. A well-curated dessert menu is the perfect sweet ending to your big day. Contact Angelique through Instagram or her website for a diverse, visually stunning, and unique wedding dessert options.
