Wedding Cake or Dessert Table? The great debate

So, you’re diving into wedding planning, and the big debate is cake or dessert bar – or both! Both are sweet, but let’s take a look at all the options.

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Cake:

  • Classic Elegance: You can’t beat the timeless beauty of a wedding cake. It’s like the Audrey Hepburn of desserts.
  • Symbolic Tradition: You get that iconic cake-cutting moment. Think of it as your sweet, edible inauguration into married life. Or as Sol on our team likes to say, your first marriage challenge Minute to Win it style.
  • Design Impact Piece: The cake can truly be a focal piece bringing together the design of the event. This is a canvas for your style so work with a baker to make it uniquely YOU. It’s like edible art!
  • Portion Control: No one’s going home with a cupcake in their purse. Slices are pre-portioned, keeping things neat, tidy, and without excess waste.

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naked cake with sweets table

Dessert Bar Feels:

  • Sweet Variety: A dessert bar allows for more variety – macarons, cake pops, mousse,  cookies, brownies – it’s a sugar lover’s dream.
  • Interactive Fun: Guests get to choose their own adventure in picking their sweet treats.
  • Flexibility Rules: Mix and match your favorites. Showcase your cultural faves or just anything you two adore. The more, the merrier!
  • Design Impact Piece: Just like a cake can be a design impact piece, so can a well-styled dessert table. It’s not just about taste; it’s about the visual feast.

In the end, it’s all about what makes your heart skip a beat (and maybe a sugar rush). Go with what feels right for you two.. or if you can’t choose – there are no rules that say you can’t have both!  A beautiful cake in the center of an appealing dessert bar can be the best of both worlds.

Which sweet treat are you leaning towards? – Share your thoughts below!

Kerry Charlotte

Kerry Charlotte

My favorite thing about destination weddings is watching all of the guests explore a new place! I, myself, love learning more about this tropical paradise. I also really enjoy how every single event is completely different and really reflects the couple and their love story.

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