Cake Or Desserts? | Jubilee Weddings and Events
- Delphine Jespersen
- 7 hours ago
- 2 min read
Choosing which dessert to serve at your reception is such a fun way to express you and your partner's favorite yummy treats. Most couples try to decide between a traditional cake cutting or a unique variation of their favorite desserts. Choosing between a cake or a dessert bar for your wedding reception doesn’t have to be hard and usually depends on your style, preferences, and how you want your guests to experience dessert. Here are some things to consider for both options:
Wedding Cake
The wedding cake is a timeless symbol of the wedding celebration. It's a classic choice that many couples love for its ceremonial aspect, like the cake cutting. A beautiful, intricately designed wedding cake can serve as a stunning centerpiece for your reception, and guests will love snapping pictures of it. With a cake, you can work with a baker to choose your favorite flavors and fillings, ensuring it's a unique and personalized dessert. Cake is easy to cut and serve in individual portions, and many couples opt for a tiered cake, so you can offer several flavors in one.
Dessert Bar
A dessert bar allows you to offer a wide variety of treats, catering to different tastes. You can have cookies, brownies, cupcakes, cake pops, candy, and more, so there’s something for everyone. Guests can choose what they like and create their own dessert “plate,” which adds an interactive and fun element to your reception. If you’re going for a laid-back vibe or have a fun, quirky theme, a dessert bar can match that energy better than a traditional cake. You can customize the desserts to match your wedding theme (color, flavors, and even fun decorations), and the layout can be as elaborate or as simple as you want.
Cake + Dessert Bar
Some couples opt to have both—a traditional wedding cake and a dessert bar. This option gives you the best of both worlds, offering a ceremonial cake cutting and the variety of a dessert bar for guests to enjoy afterward. You could have a smaller cake for the cake cutting and then a larger dessert bar for guests to enjoy throughout the evening. If you're having a more formal event, a traditional cake might be the right choice. If your wedding is more relaxed or casual, a dessert bar could be the perfect fit. Consider how many guests you have. A dessert bar could be more suitable for larger weddings where guests have varying tastes. Consider your budget. Cakes can be expensive, especially if you're looking for a multi-tiered design with intricate details. Dessert bars can be more cost-effective depending on what you choose, but they may also require more staff or setup time. Go for both and let guests enjoy a traditional cake cutting while they dive into a dessert bar full of sweets later. Whatever you decide, make sure it aligns with you and your partner and don’t worry about the rest!
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