After the vows are recited and the "I do's" declared, the next (and often best) part of the wedding tradition begins—the party. Whether you're having a small cocktail hour or a full sit-down, three-course meal, no wedding is complete without the after-ceremony celebration. Although some folks opt out of incorporating libations in their nuptial festivities, few receptions lack the classic wedding cake or desserts. From lavish multi-tiered cakes to an extravagant tower of cupcakes, decadent desserts are a must after any wedding ceremony.
Wedding cakes are no longer plain, conventional layers of vanilla confection. Today's wedding reception treats are not only delicious, but have personality to boot. There are many unique and creative baked ways to display the breadth of joy and happiness you as a married couple feel on this day. Here are a few tasty wedding dessert ideas that your guests will surely fall in love with.
Let Them Eat Cake
Nothing at a wedding reception is as traditional as the wedding cake. Although we now view the wedding cake as a fun ritual meant to be a delightful display of affection between the newly married couple,
the wedding cake has an odd past. In ancient Rome, the bond of marriage was consummated when the groom dropped a barley cake over his bride's head. During the medieval period, the newly-married English couple shared their first kiss over a mound of buns, which symbolized a prosperous marriage. Single wedding guests would take a morsel of bread home and sleep with it underneath their pillows in hopes of one day being as successful as the newlywed couple. While today's grooms no longer smash cake over their brides' heads, the wedding cake remains a representation of the promise of good fortune for the couple. Photographers will take hundreds of wedding reception pictures, particularly during the traditional cutting of the cake; therefore, the wedding cake must be just as charming, beautiful, and breathtaking as the new couple.
Modern wedding cakes are often as intricate and elaborate as Contemporary cakes designed to match the bride's gown or blend in attributes of the floral arrangements are all the rage. More recently, cakes featuring vibrant, bold colors, or delicate details, such as making the cake look like a stained glass lamp or sculpture.
Appetizing Wedding Pastry Alternatives
Not every couple desires to do the typical, tiered wedding cake. Avant-garde newlyweds are experimenting with fresh ideas when it comes to
wedding reception desserts. Within the past few years, individual cupcakes have become a hit at wedding parties because they can be arranged in an array of unique formations and can be used to exhibit something special about the couple. Wedding-themed cookies are also gaining popularity at receptions, and there are numerous ways to go about creating these delicious delights, including lollipop cookies. Not everyone is partial to flour-based baked goods, and you may have a few guests who abide by gluten-free diets. For those who can't or don't want to indulge in cake or cookies, add creative table centerpieces with hard candies or chocolates. Throw in some custom-made candy hearts with romantic phrases or the names of the bride and groom to add some personality to your wedding treats.
