Wedding Dessert Ideas

Are you looking for something more unique than the classic white wedding cake? We’ve gathered our all-time favorite non-traditional wedding dessert ideas to inspire you! Scroll down to see how these real Northern Virginia couples got creative with their wedding desserts.

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GIVE YOUR DESSERT A HOMEMADE FEEL WITH BUNDT CAKE

Cake, but make it homey. Alison and Kevin chose this adorable two-tier bundt cake and mini bundt cupcakes for their fall barn wedding. Don’t you just love the homespun feel of these desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes? See more photos from Alison and Kevin’s red fall wedding with wildflowers here.

EMBRACE THE SEASON WITH PIE

What could be better than pie for a fall wedding? Nancy and Tom’s pie table was one to remember. The couple had both full-size and adorable, miniature pies from Mom’s Apple Pie. With their autumnal ceremony arch as a backdrop, this dessert display became a stunning centerpiece at their reception! See more crisp fall wedding goodness from Nancy and Tom’s big day here.

SAY “I DO” TO DONUTS

Donuts are always a good idea, and Brittany & Jason made this treat even sweeter with personalized paper to-go bags. This way, the donuts, provided by Cakes by Marium, doubled as wedding favors for their guests! This creative couple’s wedding day was filled with personalized details, from her shoes to their ceremony send-off. See it all here.

GET COLORFUL WITH YOUR WEDDING CAKE

Liven up a traditional wedding cake with color! For their multi-cultural fall wedding, Rachel and Justin opted for this gorgeous green cake and matching floral cupcakes by Liberty Baking Co. See the other ways Rachel and Justin incorporated pops of green into their day here.

UP-LEVEL YOUR SUGAR FIX WITH A FOOD TRUCK

Turn your wedding dessert into an experience! In addition to a classic cake, Heather and Grant had a donut truck at their wedding. These sweet treats from Astro Doughnuts were a fun surprise for their guests as they moved the party outdoors for fresh donuts.

When it comes to neutral-toned weddings, Heather and Grant’s is one of our favorites. See all the moody neutrals here.

SPIN UP SOME COTTON CANDY

When you think cotton candy, you probably think of a county fair, or maybe even the circus. But who says this whimsical delight can’t make an appearance at your wedding? Since it is Caroline’s favorite dessert, she knew she had to have this cotton candy cart by Fluffness at her modern boho wedding to Michael!

MAKE IT A SURPRISE

Surprise your guests with a late-night snack. Amanda and Dustin had cookies, milk, and ice cream sandwiches served fresh off the truck by Captain Cookie & the Milkman – the perfect treat for a summer evening! See more photos from their classic white wedding here.

HAVE IT ALL WITH A DESSERT BAR

Can’t choose just one dessert? Have a dessert bar instead! This delicious spread of miniature sweets by Signature Sweets by Amanda gave Caroline and Michael’s guests plenty to choose from. With so many options, it’s much easier to satisfy everyone’s tastes! See more photos from Caroline and Michael’s modern boho wedding.

We hope these sweet and creative wedding dessert ideas will inspire your own unique wedding dessert!

Photos by Krysta Norman Photography, Natural Bliss Photography, Krysta Norman Photography, Ashley Kanton Photography, Nessa K Photography, Ameigh Photography, Hoffer Photography, and Ameigh Photography.

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