What is a dessert wedding reception?

Whether you choose to hang umbrellas or make hanging flower ball decorations, a dessert reception is a tasteful, fun way to celebrate your big day. This kind of reception is a throwback to the way couples used to have receptions – surrounded by friends and family and sharing a delicious slice of cake in celebration.

How much should you budget for a dessert wedding?

Average of $4 per guest Desserts are a little different to budget for since they are based more on your guest count. In the Knot’s survey they found the average spend to be $582 on wedding cake and the average wedding guest count at 141. That averages out to about $4 per serving.

When should dessert be served at a wedding?

Dessert Is Usually Served as Final Course of a Sit-Down Dinner. “Dessert may be served as the final course of a sit-down dinner, or it may be presented shortly following the dinner in the form of an action station or buffet,” says Isabel Rokeach, event planner at Michelle Leo Events.

What is the best dessert for a wedding?

Perhaps a mini cake is your dream dessert. If that’s the case, wedding cupcakes are the alternative choice for you. Get creative with cake-and-icing combinations or keep it classic with the basics. (Chocolate and vanilla are always great flavors to satisfy a sweet craving.)

Is there a dessert bar at a wedding?

Dessert bars are a popular choice for couples who want an alternative to the traditional wedding-cake stand —and we understand why. The dessert table usually ends up being the most frequented spot of the night (aside from the open bar, of course!).

What to serve at a dessert buffet at a wedding?

20 Creative Dessert Buffet Ideas 1 Cheesecake and Pie Dessert Bar 2 Vintage Sweets Bar 3 Sweets Station With a Marquee Sign 4 Cake Pop Dessert Station 5 Cookie Dessert Bar 6 S’mores Dessert Bar 7 Cookie, Tart and Pie Dessert Station. Shaw Photography Co. 8 Ice Cream Food Truck 9 Sundae Dessert Bar 10 Glazed Doughnut Dessert Bar

Is there a dessert station at a wedding?

Andrea worked as an Assistant Editor for The Knot from 2015 to 2017. Adding a sweets station to your reception food menu is a great way to stretch a dessert budget, especially if you have a large guest list and can’t afford a big wedding cake.

Why do you need a dessert table at a wedding?

The dessert table usually ends up being the most frequented spot of the night (aside from the open bar, of course!). These stylish tables full of post-dinner treats are also a great way to inject personality into a wedding.