LOVE AT FIRST BITE
Why have one cake, when you can have an entire dessert table?
A wedding should reflect the personalities of the couple, and we think dessert should be included in that philosophy!
Dessert tables present another opportunity to unleash your creativity as a couple and treat your guests. And for bonus points, they give any kiddos on your guest list something fun to participate in too.
Our adorable couples constantly make us smile with their creative dessert choices. As a result, we're constantly drooling over pictures of colorful cupcakes, decadent donuts and more. Hungry yet? Keep scrolling for some seriously sweet dessert table ideas from real weddings.
1. KRISPY KREME DONUT CAKE
Kaitlin and Shae's modern, winter wedding at The Bridge Building included their favorite American classic, Krispy Kreme. The couple's towering donut cake sat alongside even more sweet treats like cupcakes, petit fours and cake balls.
Photography: DC Events & Design
2. CAKE POPS
Cake pops were the perfect choice for Erin and Seth's opulent, fairy tale wedding at The Bridge Building.
While the pastel pink treats stood on ornate, white cake stands from Southern Events, a show-stopping cake by Crumb de la Crumb was also on display!
Photography: Details Nashville
3. BITE-SIZED BUNDTINIS
Rachel and Kevin opted for mini bundtinis in assorted flavors from Nothing Bundt Cakes for their strikingly romantic spring wedding at The Bell Tower.
Surrounded by greenery, pale pink roses, white calla lilies and lanterns, they were the perfect delectable addition to an enchanting evening.
Photography: Rachel Moore Photography
4. OH MY! PIE!
Olivia and Scott embraced family tradition when it came to their dessert.
In honor of the family business, Wick's Pies, they opted for an impressive pie spread at their romantic, rustic wedding at The Bell Tower.
Photography: Frenzel Studios
5. MINI PIES & PASTRIES
Lauren and Wade's bright, bohemian wedding at The Bell Tower included a nod to the couple's sweet pups.
A custom figurine depicted their dogs holding a banner marked "L+W." This adorable trinket was surrounded by miniature pies and pastries from Sweet Creations.
Photography: 30 Miles West
6. CUTE CUPCAKES
Emily and Ryan embraced their favorite baked treat for their intimate wedding.
Their sweet and simple white cake was surrounded by a variety of cupcakes from Dulce Desserts.
Scrumptious flavors included almond with salted caramel buttercream, chocolate chip with Nutella buttercream, raspberry with lemon buttercream icing, and strawberry shortcake. Drool!
Photography: Sara Bill Photography
7. VEGAN CUPCAKES
Vegan cupcakes made to look like sweet succulents by Leeuw Bake Shop were a total hit at Chelsey and Parker's modern bohemian wedding at The Bridge Building!
The couple was mindful of their guests' dietary restrictions without compromising on taste or style.
Their cupcakes sat proudly on display next to a stunning, three-tiered cake, also artfully crafted by Leeuw.
Photography: Blue Vinyl Photography
8. MARBLED MACARONS
Blake and Jordan opted for an ultra-chic dessert table for their casual, chic summer wedding at Belle Meade Plantation.
Delectable assorted macarons by Baked in Nashville and a four-tiered cake with stunning gold and marble detailing by Chef Amanda Lee made for a pretty sweet focal point for their reception inside the Carriage House!
Psst! Made with almond flour, macarons are a great option for any gluten-free guests on your list.
Photography: The Image Is Found
9. COOKIES
Natalie and Tyler tempted guests with a glamorous, show-stopping sweets table at their elegant fall wedding at The Bell Tower. With cookies, cake pops and a simple two-tier cake from Dulce Desserts, all sweet teeth were surely satisfied.
Photography: Krista Lee Photography
11. CAKE & MORE CAKE
Don't settle for one flavor! Andy and Kevin treated their guests to a literal smorgasbord of cakes.
Photography: SheHeWe
