Dessert Bar Ideas

For the grand culinary finale of your wedding, consider serving up a little something different than your standard cake. Below are some of our favorite alternative dessert bar delights. Who’s up for a taste test?

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Ice Cream Sundae

A little something cool for everyone to sample. Ice cream treats are especially welcome on warm wedding evenings.

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Candy

Tap into your guests' inner child! Place out bags and let them fill 'em up.

Cupcakes

Always a favorite, simple alternative to cake. Cupcakes satisfy that craving for cake, but in more manageable serving sizes.

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Heritage favorite

Think: Italian confections, French pastries, etc - something that represents your families' heritages.

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Fresh Popcorn Bar A fresh alternative to a sweet dessert, we love airy popcorn. You can offer a couple pre-seasoned varieties or get all plain popcorn and let your guests go crazy by mixing and matching their own seasoned concoctions.

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DIY S’Mores Transport your guests back to their sweet childhood with a DIY S'Mores bar. Elevate the treats with homemade marshmallows and a variety of chocolates such as dark, milk, and peanut butter cups.