As a wedding photographer in the Dallas area, I have photographed many weddings, that did not include cake for their guests. Many have chosen to have a small cake to cut for traditional purposes and pictures, but then have a unique alternative for their guests to enjoy. This has become quite common in the last few years. Here are some alternatives to the traditional 4-layer sugary confection that will satisfy every sweet tooth, and some cost effective DYI ideas.

Cupcakes

OK mini cake is my dream desert, especially that 1 bite cupcake, these allow your guests to try more than 1 flavor and not feel too guilty! From carrot cake with cream cheese frosting to chocolate, with peanut butter icing, these are always a hit. Rum Cake Factory has an amazing and delicious selections of cupcake assortments that your guest will absolutely love.

Wedding cookies

Wedding cookies have become extremely popular, in fact over half of the weddings I photographed in 2018 included cookies! From beautifully iced monograms to state cutout shapes and, yes, even designs with your faces printed on them, wedding cookies are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth and add an element of personalization. Check out Cookie Whipped Dallas for some beautiful and delicious cookies !

Cake Pops

If you still love the idea of cake, cake pops will certainly be a hit! Many serve these as an addition to serving small slices of wedding cake. Fully customizable with your wedding colors and theme, cake pops are easy for your guests to grab, and get back on to the dance floor. Big Top Cake Pops is well known for their cake pops, both pretty to look at and yummy.

Pie

Pie is not just for Thanksgiving anymore! Wedding pies are a great alternative for those who don’t like cake ( yes there are some people who don’t like cake! Can you imagine?) Mini pies offer a variety of flavors for you and your guests to enjoy. Getting married in the fall? Wedding pie also is a great décor to go with your fall theme. Heavenly Taylored Sweets, located in Denton TX, is well known for their wedding pies, yummmmmmm!

Ice Cream

You scream I scream we all scream for Ice cream! Have you thought about having an ice cream bar? Your guests will line up to create their own sundaes with all the heavenly toppings! You can even have a wedding flavor and color for more personalization! Think signature cocktail with ice cream. How about an Ice cream truck?

Cotton Candy

Cotton Candy is not just for carnivals and kids. Offer your guest 21 different flavors to choose from, your wedding guests will certainly remember this! Book their Spun Cotton Candy Art and server for your wedding to give guests something to rave about!

Donuts

Donuts are not just for breakfast anymore, and became increasingly popular in 2018, I even had a couple cut a huge donut instead of a cake! Not only are wedding donuts easy to eat, they can easily be customized too. Get them iced in your wedding colors, monogrammed, or keep it simple and display on a donut wall. Donut walls can fit any decor, but aims more towards a rustic theme. Regardless of how  you display them your guests will devour your wedding donuts.

Macaroons

With hundreds of flavor and color combinations to fit any wedding color palette or theme, it’s no wonder Macaroons are getting so popular can be beautifully colored and wrapped to match your wedding theme. These stylish French treats are made from light-as-air meringue pastries and a delicate cream filling. Macaroons require a skilled baker to make just right.