Everyone loves a traditional wedding cake, but you may want your dessert table to stand out with something uniquely yours. Having an equally delicious alternative reflects your tastes and preferences while giving your guests a different sweet treat to look forward to. If you’re searching for a creative way to complete your wedding day dinner, here are some ideas to get you started.

What Wedding Desserts Can You Choose Besides Cake?

1. Donuts

Donuts are a versatile and underappreciated option. From red velvet and jelly-filled to sprinkles and powdered sugar, there are endless ways to dress up and customize your wedding donuts. In terms of presentation, it’s easy to get creative with these perfectly stackable delights. One fantastic option is to stack them on a dessert tower and decorate them with flowers and flags to indicate flavors.

2. Cupcakes

A classic choice that comes second to wedding cakes, cupcakes are a fun and easy way to distribute dessert. Their portability makes them great for reception mingling. If you don’t want to stray too far from the traditional, cupcakes are essentially tiny cakes that you don’t need to cut. 

They also make ordering simple. As long as you have a good estimate on your guest count, you can plan to order 1.5 full-sized cupcakes per guest or 3 mini cupcakes. 

3. Cookies

Having a variety of wedding cookies ensures there’s a flavor every guest will like. You can go traditional, with chocolate chip, oatmeal, and sugar cookies. If you want to offer peanut butter cookies, make sure there are no allergies via RSVP invitations. 

Many creative couples are also ordering custom cookies designed to fit their wedding theme. The options are endless—your cookies can be decorated with flowers, rings, dresses and tuxedos, your names or initials, and more.

4. Pastry Table

If you’re a big fan of baked goods and having trouble picking just one, why not go with a variety? A mixed pastry table can feature all of your favorites and allow your guests to choose. Fill your table with a tantalizing display of treats like mini éclairs, tarts, cookies, and cream horns. Your guests will love stacking their plates with an array of sweets.

Stock your reception dessert table with delicious and freshly baked desserts from Emerson’s Bakery. Located in Florence, KY, and serving the Cincinnati Tri-State area, this bakery has proudly made each and every dessert from scratch since 1970. They specialize in a variety of pastries and desserts, including donuts, celebration cakes, cookies, cupcakes, pies, and bread. Visit their website for more information about their offerings. To place an order for your wedding cake or other reception desserts, call (859) 371-9228.