A wedding is an opportunity for a couple to express themselves and their love. Unique details are sought after more often than not. While traditions carry on, wedding cake alternatives have begun to spark more interest.
Weddings galore:
The average American engagement lasts about fifteen months. There are about 2.4 million weddings help in the Untied States each year. The average age of a bride is twenty-nine while the average age of a groom is thirty-one.
One-third of those Americans getting marries have previously been married. So it is safe to say there have been plenty of weddings. A wedding is that much more meaningful once perfectly planned to please the lovely couple.
A wedding can easily amount to fifty thousand dollars. A wedding cake alone can range from free, homemade by a friend or family member, all the way to thousands of dollars. Depending on many factors such as the company, number of guests, and size of cake, the cost can be exorbitant.
For the cake haters:
Cutting costs seems to always be the goal, not just for a wedding, but for just about everything in life. Why not? A wedding cake is a traditional wedding element.
However, many couples are taking note of the wedding cake alternatives. Hear me out. Some people just do not like cake, and I happen to be one of them. Yes, cakes are gorgeous and fulfill your Pinterest goals, but there are countless wedding dessert alternatives to check out.
Last week, we shared the vibrant pink candy bar recently displayed at a recent Biltmore wedding reception. Behind the candy station was an edgy, modern champagne wall. It was completely extravagant while exciting for all ages.
Wedding cake alternatives:
Many people look for wedding cake alternatives but would also like to enjoy the beautiful presentation a cake would normally have. Ice cream cake is great for said couples. The shape of a classic three tiered caked can still be provided. The difference of flavor, texture, and temperature an ice cream cake offers is sure take things to the next step for summer weddings.
For morning or brunch time wedding receptions, waffle towers are extraordinary. Again, the tower shape is comparable to that of a tiered cake. However, if the tower sounds too simple, think about having a catering staff member personalize every guest’s portion with a topping bar.
A topping bar can be a great idea for waffles towers, ice cream sundaes, and cupcakes. The presentation of toppings is simple but always gets the sweet tooth hyped. For country chic weddings, mismatched milk glass and vintage plates bring the homemade feel you didn’t know you were missing.
For couples that do not enjoys sweets and stick to their guns, providing sweets for guests may not be one of your wishes. We get it. If you are not planning on eating it, why pay for it for over fifty people?
Savory versus sweet:
Try something savory and naturally sweet. A cheese cake, not to be confused with a cheesecake, is a savory and sweet wedding cake alternative. Cheese wheels can be stacked into the shape of a tiered wedding cake.
Drape grapes over the sides and present it with fragrant herbs. This is great for the earthy summer bride. Bohemian brides during any season usually gawk at these, and it is totally understandable.
This dessert alternative can be brought out throughout the dancing hours, most cheeses cannot be left out too long, and provide a protein and carb packed snack for the lovely party people. Pair the cheese cake with delicious crackers, nuts, and the usually charcuterie ingredients.
Foreign fares:
Traditionally, weddings in Mexico and other cultures last well over 15 hours long, and we are not lying. Many of these outgoing Mexican couples will provide breakfast for their party goers. For lovers of breakfast foods, the waffle tower is great, but the crepe stack brings a European, classique touch.
Did we mention we believe crepe stacks should be customizable? For the same hours of the day, pancakes stacks are so comforting and make the room smell like pure batter heaven. Keep it going with those customizable toppings bar option.
The churro is loved by many, so why not stack them in a beautiful pyramid. Let the churros speak for themselves. Provide different varieties, and let the flavors do the talking.
While we are taking glimpses into other cultures, picture how entertaining it would be to see the dessert come together. The Italian dessert called Millefoglie is traditionally made within the reception space while guess eat dinner or dance.
Display beautifully hallowed oranges filled with gelato or sorbet. Gelato and sorbet is craved by people all over the world, but the origin is not exactly pin pointed. In the 1500s, noble families used gelato as a palate cleansers.
Now, gelato is for us peasants too! But in all seriousness, gelato is rich and creamy. Sorbet is usually fewer calories and can incorporate natural flavoring. In the roots of Asian cultures, ice would be crushed and flavored.
Both gelato and sorbet are timeless and delicious. They can be displayed in a fun ice cream cart, glass freezer, or even offered in hors d’oeuvres style tiny scoops. Summer heat screams out for cold treats, so this will not let your dancing guests down. Macaroons have been making a statement for a while now, but they will never go out of style with their endless flavor options.
We could go on about all of the delicious wedding cake alternatives, so we will surely revisit the possibilities we could not mention today. Inquire with BobbyMark’s Designs for unforgettable wedding planning and florals.
Staff Writer
