Let Them Eat Cake? Alternatives to Wedding Cake by Down South Delights
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Don't you love options? Yesterday we shared a different but just as classy way of decorating for your reception. Today we're relying on Down South Delights Catering to help us think outside the cake plateau.
Recently, the catering company shared options via their blog for brides who seek different dessert and sweets for their guests. These brides still have cake, what 's a wedding without at least one pretty cake?? But sometimes, not every person wants cake and offering many options can really surprise and thrill guests. If this is something you've toyed with, here's some insight...
Featured Favorite Blog Post: Let Them Eat Cake - Down South Delights Catering
Fresh peach crumble & brandied apple tarts (Tabitha: Um, yes please)
A very popular trend emerging is for brides to opt not to have a large wedding cake for guests as a dessert option. Instead, a smaller ceremonial cake for the bride and groom to cut for photos then a different dessert for the guests. This year we have had many brides ask us to create mini dessert displays, ice cream buffets, southern inspired dessert tables, and many other decadent options.
This past weekend, we had the oppurtunity to cater at Wolf Dens Farms in Brentwood for a large southern inspired family style meal. The bride chose to have pumpkin & apple pies along with cheesecakes with an array of toppings. Guests were much more interested in these options than the typical cake.
Several weddings that I have attended on the east coast always have a large cookie buffet of homemade cookies from recipes from family members. The cookie buffets double as both dessert and the favor with personalized take home bags, similar to candy buffets. If a large cake is not in your reception plans, below are some yummy options to consider.
Cheesecake truffles and Makers Mark bourbon balls
Banana pudding shots
Toasted almond cookies and Spumoni mousse parfait
Fresh key lime tarts, Coconut creme bites & Oreo mousse
Their blog is full of delicious desserts and dishes and I found a few more dessert alternative to cake that I would, personally, have at my wedding!
Fruit tart with shortbread crust and lemon pastry cream (Tabitha: There isn't one thing in this that I would not want to eat)
Visit Down South Delights' website and check out their picture gallery, and look for more inspirational dishes and catering ideas on the Down South Delights blog. I will warn you to not read on an empty stomach!
(All pictures courtesy of Down South Delights Catering)
About the Author:
Tabitha
Blogging is something I’ve enjoyed doing for years. My interests lie mostly in lifestyle related topics like fashion, style, design, food and weddings. When I heard Ashley was looking to bring on new members to the ABG team, I jumped at the opportunity - I can’t think of a better way to stay involved in weddings than to write about them and to stay in touch with the trends and new ideas. Lucky for me, Ashley likes my blog and trusts my experience to bring me on and so far, it’s been a blast.
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Posted on October 14, 2010 |
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Posted on October 14, 2010 @ 8:21am