The tradition of wedding cakes came from Ancient Rome. The tradition started by rowdy guests breaking a loaf of bread over the bride’s head for fertility’s sake. Wow, the times have changed since then! Swanky has been blessed to see all kinds of different cakes and styles come across our weddings. However, the wedding cake tradition is slightly changing and couples are beginning to incorporate other sweets in there special day. Here are some fun examples of desserts at weddings.
Donuts
The donut bar seems to be coming up a lot lately! The puns you can play with for a display sign are endless. There are many specialty donut places. They make fresh donuts with a variety of icing and toppings to make all kinds of combos! Swanky Soiree has their own donut wall that can be rented if this is the route you would like to take for your dessert! #donutmindifido
Mini-Dessert Bar
Mini desserts are a great option to have because you can have multiple options of sweets for your guests to choose from. Most of them are bite size, and could include but not limited too items like mini carrot cakes, brownies, cake pops, cookies, fruit tarts, etc. They make for fun displays and colors to go with your theme and environment.
Cupcakes
Instead of a slice of cake, why not a personal cupcake? There are so many bakeries in the area that specialize in cupcakes where it almost looks like a work of art. They may be beautiful, but that won’t stop you from eating them still! Cupcake towers and tiers are common in fancy dessert displays. Some couples even choose to have a traditional wedding cake with the addition of cupcakes for more options and colors to add to their display. Cupcakes have the freedom to have different flavors, with a variety of filling, and icing! This is a good option for your guests that may have dietary restrictions but you don’t want them to feel left out. Gluten free cupcakes can be customized and still look like art!
Tiered Wedding Cakes
The tradition of a tiered wedding cake will never go away. There are so many styles, flavors, and icing to choose from to create the perfect wedding cake. All of these items are important to go with your theme and display. Here are some photos of cakes Swanky Soiree has seen in the past. Ultimately, when you are meeting with a bakery to do such a big job as a tiered cake, it’s important to have an idea of what type of look you want! Most of the time, we see the same type of flowers on a cake that goes with the matching bouquets and centerpieces. Additionally, the cake topper will always add a touch of flare and make it that extra special!
