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Mini Foods for Weddings, A Mini Guide to Serving Miniature Food

A mini guide to serving mini foods for weddings. Why serve them, how are they different from appetizers. Even how to estimate the number of pieces per guest! Read on!

Add some maple syrup on the side for those guests that want to go the extra mile. Mini fried chicken and waffles.

Add some maple syrup on the side for those guests that want to go the extra mile. Mini fried chicken and waffles.

Take a bite out of this catering option for your big day: mini foods for weddings. Plainly adorable miniature versions of our favorite dishes, super Instagrammable and too cute to eat. Do not miss these mini wedding food ideas, a trend that’s definitely on fleek.

Mini foods, fancifully called hors d’oeuvres, are the cutest thing to grace your most romantic day. Fun and dynamic, delicious and handy. These miniature foods will impress your guests with their creativity and masterful catering presentation. From cocktail hour to full-blown dinner, let’s uncover the art of serving mini foods for weddings.

Related: How to Organize a Grilled Cheese Bar at a Wedding

Why Serve Mini Foods for Weddings?

For their beauty and art, of course. Moreover, who doesn’t dig a variety of flavors?

Some couples even dedicate their entire wedding theme to the wholesomeness of mini food. From mini meatballs and spaghetti or pint-sized bites of chicken and waffles to ice cream cones or deviled quail eggs, there are hundreds of options of mini food for weddings.

Mini foods can spice up your reception, cocktail hour, or even the dessert portion of your wedding. Moreover, if you are going for an appetizer streak, mini foods for weddings can bring that over-the-top relish to your occasion.

Adorable miniature versions of your favorite dishes, super Instagrammable and too cute to eat. Do not miss these mini wedding food ideas, a trend that's definitely on fleek.

Adorable miniature versions of your favorite dishes, super Instagrammable and too cute to eat. Do not miss these mini wedding food ideas, a trend that’s definitely on fleek.

Catering of mini foods for weddings can also include some healthy choices like these delicious mini salads. Photographer: Beca Rillo Photography.

Catering of mini foods for weddings can also include some healthy choices like these delicious mini salads. Photographer: Beca Rillo Photography.

What is the Difference between Appetizers and Mini Foods?

Mini foods are finger foods—one-bite delights that can be either passed or stationary. Like bruschettas, crudités, and sticky spicy sesame cauliflower wings, mini foods can be served separately from, prior to a meal or as the main wedding food.

On the other hand, appetizers are slightly larger in size and eaten as first courses when seated at the table. They are also prepared in a way that complements the main course and dessert courses to follow.

Great finger food for cocktail hour: mini spinach feta rolls.

Great finger food for cocktail hour: mini spinach feta rolls.

Definitely on fleek. Mini rum and coke in mini-sized vintage coke bottles served with mini food.

Definitely on fleek. Mini rum and coke in mini-sized vintage coke bottles served with mini food.

How much are we loving this mini food craze?

How much are we loving this mini food craze?




Mini Foods for Weddings Planning Tips

If you have made up your mind and are going for the mini foods for weddings craze, here’s some planning tips that will help you make choices that fit your budget.

How Many Pieces Should I Estimate per Guest?

Let’s be real here: you don’t want to send your guests home hungry; neither do you want to waste excess food. Mini foods for weddings require a bit of tweaking. At cocktail hour, estimate 2-4 pieces per guest before entrée. While 5-6 pieces per guest can be estimated after the main course. For dinner replacements, 12-14 pieces per guest will do just fine.

Of course, for a better assessment, take into consideration how filling or rich your choice of mini foods is. Heavier, creamier concoctions or chocolate-filled bites will demand less pieces than the more fruity and summery dishes.

Mini caprese, mini waffles dipped in chocolate & let the sprinkles add to the fun, and mini filet mignon with garlic toast.

Mini caprese, mini waffles dipped in chocolate & let the sprinkles add to the fun, and mini filet mignon with garlic toast.

Mini fish & chip cones. How original is that?

Mini fish & chip cones. How original is that?

Stack a few mini pancakes and top with berries. Recipe and Photo: Stone Wall Kitchen.

Stack a few mini pancakes and top with berries. Recipe and Photo: Stone Wall Kitchen.

Let’s Talk Cost and Budgets: How Much for that Mini Food on the Window?

Contrary to reducing overall cost, mini foods for weddings might be a more expensive option. The thing about mini foods is that they are labor intensive—the sheer creativity, perfection and attention that goes into creating these beauties. It all depends on how elaborate or simple they are.

You might save on reception staff versus a seated dinner. So consider how you plan on serving them!

If you are planning to make mini foods the spotlight of your nuptials, a smart advice to mix up your special day with larger food types to be on the economical side. You can introduce heavier items like braised lamb meatballs or salmon sliders to complement the table. On the other hand, reduce handmade pieces by just incorporating baked brie, quinoa salad, or a mezze platter. Bring on the “platter.”

When it comes down to mini wedding foods the presentation is key. Check out these mini buckets and the wooden table used to serve these pork sliders.

When it comes down to mini wedding foods the presentation is key. Check out these mini buckets and the wooden table used to serve these pork sliders.

These mini food ideas for weddings, a take on the American classics, perfectly presented to match an industrial wedding decor.

These mini food ideas for weddings, a take on the American classics, perfectly presented to match an industrial wedding decor.

Impress your guests with unique and creative small bites. Jump onto the mini foods for weddings wagon!

Impress your guests with unique and creative small bites. Jump onto the mini foods for weddings wagon!

Mini mac and cheese bites recipe. Easy and economical comfort food.

Mini mac and cheese bites recipe. Easy and economical comfort food.

Mini Wedding Foods Photo Gallery

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Super Cool Idea: Pairing Mini Foods and Mini Drinks!

Who says we can’t get tipsy with mini foods at weddings? From the Blushing Bride (champagne, peach schnapps, and grenadine) paired with mini fruits to a classic bourbon and bacon chicken skewers, the possibilities are endless.

Talk about creamy coconut margaritas and loaded nacho chips, or honeyed whiskey lemonade and mini macaroni and cheese stuffed biscuits — mini foods for weddings are sure to make a statement.

Who can turn down lavender lemonade mojitos and goat cheese? Or resist a crowd-pleasing combo of tangerine cocktail and prosciutto wrapped peach slices? Oh, my!

Who says we can’t get tipsy with mini foods at weddings? Pair mini pigs in a blanket with a shot of beer. A wonderful flavor combination.

Who says we can’t get tipsy with mini foods at weddings? Pair mini pigs in a blanket with a shot of beer. A wonderful flavor combination.

Such a cute pairing! Mini Patron tequilas with taco bites.

Such a cute pairing! Mini Patron tequilas with taco bites.

Mini spaghetti and meatballs, a great opportunity to serve a good Chianti.

Mini spaghetti and meatballs, a great opportunity to serve a good Chianti.

Don’t forget to check out these sustainable catering ideas or this guide to plan a food truck wedding. The wedding menu is one of the main ingredients for happy guests!

Mini ice cream cones in pastel colors. Cute, lovely and delicious.

Mini ice cream cones in pastel colors. Cute, lovely and delicious.

Serve some mini burritos already made or let your guests top their own.

Serve some mini burritos already made or let your guests top their own.

Recipe for mini taco stuffed peppers: stuff the mini bell peppers with ground meat and drizzle them with cilantro cream sauce.

Recipe for mini taco stuffed peppers: stuff the mini bell peppers with ground meat and drizzle them with cilantro cream sauce.

Lovely balloon decor for the mini wedding food table at a rooftop or backyard.

Lovely balloon decor for the mini wedding food table at a rooftop or backyard.

Mini pancake pops for a very interative buffet. Serve with a choice of squash, goat's cheese and rosemary or caramel sauce. Let your guests take their pick!

Mini pancake pops for a very interative buffet. Serve with a choice of squash, goat’s cheese and rosemary or caramel sauce. Let your guests take their pick!

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How to Organize a Grilled Cheese Bar at a Wedding

Mention melted Gruyere, mozzarella, prosciutto and my mouth starts watering. Why not organize a grilled cheese bar at a wedding? I say, let’s!

Gouda and roasted mushrooms on your bread of choice. I'm salivating already!

Gouda and roasted mushrooms on your bread of choice. I’m salivating already!

From grilled cheese stations to full-blown grilled cheese parties, these delicious sandwiches will delight your guests and save you lots of mula on your wedding. Let’s take a look at how to organize a grilled cheese bar at a wedding!

And don’t miss out these incredible recipes that will tempt you to the point of making a grilled cheese right now!

Organize a Grilled Cheese Bar at a Wedding

When it comes to food, forget the long, multi course formal meals. Guests love having familiar, filling foods—to fuel them for all that mingling, drinking, and dancing they’ll be doing! A spin on grilled cheese sandwiches is a fun option guests will actually enjoy. A grilled cheese bar will definitely hit the spot!

Furthermore, Millennial couples enjoy more affordable, interactive and fun ideas. Transform your wedding catering style or, if you are not so daring, serve them at your brunch wedding or at any party preceding the big day.

There’s a few of ways you can incorporate these delicious sammies at a wedding. You can serve them as appetizers at cocktail hour, host a grilled cheese party or organize a grilled cheese station – manned, of course. Either way, get inspired by these recipes and ideas to include a grilled cheese bar at a wedding!

Fontina, blackberry & basil smash grilled cheese sandwiches. They'll disappear before you can say cheese!

Fontina, blackberry & basil smash grilled cheese sandwiches. They’ll disappear before you can say cheese!

How to organize a grilled cheese bar? With a grilled cheese bar menu for weddings, of course!

How to organize a grilled cheese bar? With a grilled cheese bar menu for weddings, of course!

Go for a Casual Setup on Small Backyard Weddings

Small gatherings with framily or outdoor weddings are the perfect setting for your grilled cheese bar. Along with some additions your guests can you use, arrange your basics on a counter or long table.

Decorate the table with a few different bread types, like sourdough, whole wheat, challah, and even donuts!

Then spice up your cheese game with varieties, like, Swiss, fontina, gruyere, mozzarella, brie, and gouda. Speaking of cheese, you may need to label each type if you want to offer many options so your guests know what to pick.

Of course, to organize a grilled cheese bar at a wedding you wouldn’t leave out butter. You can even flavor the delish spread with chives, roasted garlic, cinnamon or truffle oil and sugar.

Now, you can go wild with your additions. Roasted peppers, olive tapenade, fresh herbs, bacon, ham, caramelized onions, roast beef and sliced pears can all make your grilled cheese bar special.

Finally, bring in a cook to man the hot griddles or a couple of frying pans at the final station of your grilled cheese bar.

Grilled cheese gourmet style with roasted apples, cranberries and pecans.

Grilled cheese gourmet style with roasted apples, cranberries and pecans.

This blackberry bacon grilled cheese has the sweetness of the jam, the spiciness of the jalapeño and the maple saltiness of the bacon.

This blackberry bacon grilled cheese has the sweetness of the jam, the spiciness of the jalapeño and the maple saltiness of the bacon.

Fontina, walnuts, apple and honey on the table and you are the master of the grilled cheese bars.

Fontina, walnuts, apple and honey on the table and you are the master of the grilled cheese bars.




Grilled Cheese Stations are Ideal for Large Weddings

The last thing you want is spills and stains all over the wedding venue. Needless to say, anything hot like a griddle or a panini press could spell disaster. Therefore, hiring a couple of chefs to man the grilled cheese stations is highly advisable. Let your guests have fun picking their ingredients or choosing from the grilled cheese menu. The larger the number of guests, the more stations you will have to add. The cooks will know how to handle the griddles and the heat of the mini kitchen.

You may want to set up a few printed grilled cheese recipes for your guests. This brings that touch of adventure and creativity to your ceremony.

A variation on the classic grilled cheese sandwich that will surprise and tempt your guests.

A variation on the classic grilled cheese sandwich that will surprise and tempt your guests.

Grilled cheese sandwiches are kicked up a notch with the addition of pepperoni slices, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce, giving rise to these scrumptious pizza grilled cheese sandwiches.

Grilled cheese sandwiches are kicked up a notch with the addition of pepperoni slices, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce, giving rise to these scrumptious pizza grilled cheese sandwiches.

Pairing food is the latest rage at weddings. What better than mini grilled cheese and tomato soup served as an appetizer?

Pairing food is the latest rage at weddings. What better than mini grilled cheese and tomato soup served as an appetizer?

A few Serving Suggestions to Organize a Grilled Cheese Bar at a Wedding

  • At cocktail hour, put your wedding eats to a great kick off with mini grilled cheeses. Then gratify them with bite-size sammies paired with tomato soup.
  • As main course, go for something gourmet and mouthwatering delicious as lobster grilled cheese sandwiches.
  • For dessert, take mascarpone, a decadent cheese, and pair it Nutella and fresh fruits. Add a drizzle of chocolate sauce to cap it all with desserty messiness.
  • Carb-heavy sammies like mac n’ cheese grilled cheese, rainbow grilled cheese, and pulled pork grilled cheeses will serve as the perfect refueling end to the evening.
  • Organize a grilled cheese bar by placing plates and napkins at strategic areas where people can easily get a hold of them while building their grilled cheese sandwiches.
  • Pair up the comfort food with wine or beer. These drinks are interesting counterpoints that give a refreshing and cleansing feel with rich grilled cheese. If you are hosting a winter wedding, go for warm and tasty soups!
The grilled cheese station will be brimming with guests trying to get their hands on these. Made with spinach, basil pesto, artichoke hearts, and creamy Havarti cheese.

The grilled cheese station will be brimming with guests trying to get their hands on these. Made with spinach, basil pesto, artichoke hearts, and creamy Havarti cheese.

The donut craze extends itself to the grilled cheese sandwiches. Serve your guests these insane bacon and maple glaze donut grilled cheese.

The donut craze extends itself to the grilled cheese sandwiches. Serve your guests these insane bacon and maple glaze donut grilled cheese.

A twist on the classic Monte Cristo sandwich. The secret is in the bread. Serve your guests some challah to create this mouthwatering sandwich.

A twist on the classic Monte Cristo sandwich. The secret is in the bread. Serve your guests some challah to create this mouthwatering sandwich.

Grilled Cheese Photo Gallery to Organize a Grilled Cheese Bar

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Scrumptious Recipes for a Grilled Cheese Party

One of my favorites grilled cheese recipes is this roast beef smoked gouda. To make one of these delish sammies, you will need 1/4 lb. roast beef, 1 large red onion, 1 tablespoon of fresh sage, 2 tablespoons of butter, 3oz of smoked gouda, and 2 slices of bread.

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the onions and sage.
  2. Now let’s caramelize the onions: Toss the mix so the onions are coated in butter, lower the heat to medium-low and sauté slowly for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  3. Spread the remaining butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  4. Place on of the bread slices with the buttered side facing down and pile half the cheese slices on top, add the roast beef, spoon some of the caramelized onions layer the rest of the cheese slices and top the with the other bread slice.
  5. Place the sandwich on a skillet or panini press over medium heat.
  6. Let the cheese melt for about 2 minutes, flip the sandwich over and let the cheese melt for another 2 minutes.
  7. Serve on a plate with your favorite soup or beverage and voilá!
One of my favorites grilled cheese recipes. Roast beef smoked gouda recipe.

One of my favorites grilled cheese recipes. Roast beef smoked gouda recipe by Running to the Kitchen.

Pizza Margherita Grilled Cheese Recipe

A classic Margherita pizza stuffed in between two slices of bread! Most of the ingredients are for the sauce. So you have a choice to make it or buy it at the supermarket. We are going straight for the grilled cheese sandwich. Sauce, check!

Butter the outsides of two slices of sourdough bread. Spoon the sauce over their non-buttered side, add slices of basil and mozzarella and drizzle some extra virgin olive oil.  If you are feeling extra daring, add a few drops of balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste.

Cook in a hot cast-iron skillet until the cheese has completely melted and each side is golden brown. Enjoy!

Pizza Margherita grilled cheese recipe.

Pizza Margherita grilled cheese recipe.

Who says a comfort food like grilled cheese can’t bring magic to your wedding? Although it may not be the most gourmet dish, (says who?) a grilled cheese party is definitely a crowd pleaser. Now, how about reading on how to plan a food truck wedding?

Add some Mexican party flair with these bacon, guacamole grilled cheese sandwiches.

Add some Mexican party flair with these bacon, guacamole grilled cheese sandwiches.

A donut grilled cheese will be an original and scrumptious addition to your grilled cheese bar.

A donut grilled cheese will be an original and scrumptious addition to your grilled cheese bar.

Your guests won't miss the Spanakopitas with this delectable spinach and ricotta grilled cheese sandwich. Has mozzarella, parmesan, and don't forget the sourdough bread.

Your guests won’t miss the Spanakopitas with this delectable spinach and ricotta grilled cheese sandwich. Has mozzarella, parmesan, and don’t forget the sourdough bread.

This may sound a bit strange until you taste it. Honey, banana and mascarpone grilled cheese sandwich. Try it out!

This may sound a bit strange until you taste it. Honey, banana and mascarpone grilled cheese sandwich. Try it out!

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Save Money on Your Wedding & Still Look Like a Million Bucks

We rounded up 19 fantastic ideas to save money on your wedding and still look like a million bucks! Check out these charming and unique money saving wedding ideas.

So beautiful yet so simple and elegant. White floral centerpieces.

So beautiful yet so simple and elegant. White floral centerpieces.

Your wedding day should be as special as you are. And even though we tend to believe that a Pinterest-worthy luxury wedding is quite costly, that’s not always the case. It is possible to throw a fabulous looking bash without spending a lot of money or looking cheap. Check out these 19 money saving wedding ideas that will make yours look like a million bucks.

Money Saving Wedding Ideas for Your Wedding Venue

  • Elopements are in! Elopements are very simple events and almost always take place far away – that’s why it is sometimes called Running Off. Elopement venues are only limited by your imagination! They (usually) don’t carry any massive venue rental fees and can be planned with the lowest amount of stress possible!
  • Do you have a sense of adventure? Avoid the expense of a wedding venue altogether by celebrating a pop up wedding. Pick your favorite coffee shop or museum and have a very intimate ceremony with no music as one of the stops of your pop up wedding.
  • Backyard weddings are fun and creative! They can be paired with any wedding theme and they are definitely a less expensive wedding venue. You will still need to make sure your guests are comfortable and, depending on the number of guests and the weather, that may imply some additional costs. Keep the decor simple but detailed and this wedding venue will save money on your wedding while still looking incredible!



Outdoor wedding venues can help you save money on your wedding and still look like a million bucks. Photographer: Liz Banfield Photo.

Outdoor wedding venues can help you save money on your wedding and still look like a million bucks. Photographer: Liz Banfield Photo.

How To Save Money on Your Wedding: Affordable Food Menu Ideas

The wedding reception food and drink are high ticket prices at any wedding as well as what your guests will remember for a long time. Are you ready to save money on your wedding food and still look like a million bucks?

  • If eloping is too much for you, how about a Brunch Wedding? Get married at the Courthouse and celebrate with a scrumptious brunch at your favorite hangout or host it on your own backyard!
Food truck weddings can be lots of fun with delicious and naughty recipes like this chicken and waffle sandwiches. Yum!

Food truck weddings can be lots of fun with delicious and naughty recipes like this chicken and waffle sandwiches. Yum!

Bottles, greenery and a few flowers can turn your wedding into a Pinterest-worthy event without breaking the budget.

Bottles, greenery and a few flowers can turn your wedding into a Pinterest-worthy event without breaking the budget.

  • According to the Bridal Association of America, the average cost of a wedding cake in the U.S. is $ 543. But, do not despair! You can replace the wedding cake with a dessert table and a modern coffee bar.
  • If you cannot fathom the thought of not having a wedding cake, go for a donut cake or a single tier cake for the reception. Have a non-decorated cake in the kitchen, ready to be served to your guests. You will save beaucoup des bucks and nobody will notice the difference!
Original money saving wedding ideas: How about a non-traditional wedding cake made of pies for an outdoor reception?

Original money saving wedding ideas: How about a non-traditional wedding cake made of pies for an outdoor reception?

Glitter lighted mason jar by DazzleMePink

Glitter lighted mason jar by DazzleMePink

  • For non-traditional couples, food truck weddings can be a fun cost-saving idea. While traditional catering averages $70 per head, food truck menus can go for $10 to $20 per guest. An original and trendy money saving wedding idea!
  • Host a Make-your-own martini bar or serve sangria to save on drinks. Sangria wine is really affordable. Just add fruit! Super cool.
  • Remember that a buffet dinner is more affordable than a seated dinner and it looks just as glorious! Follow the latest trends and save further by serving mouthwatering comfort foods like pasta, grilled cheese sandwiches and even pizza!
Eucalyptus and sage can be your greatest allies to save money on your wedding. Check out this Etsy store that sells it by the pound!

Eucalyptus and sage can be your greatest allies to save money on your wedding. Check out this Etsy store that sells it by the pound!

Money Saving Wedding Ideas: The Wedding Gown

  • Alterations are unavoidable when it comes down to the wedding dress. Buy your gown online and save money on your wedding dress. (Check out this list with our 13 favorite Etsy wedding dress stores!)
  • Recycle! Is there a wedding dress in the family that you can have altered? It will make your gown so much more special.
  • Alternative wedding bouquets with greenery are very in right now and it’s a great money saving wedding idea.




Buy your wedding dress online, save and look divine!

Buy your wedding dress online, save and look divine!

Sometimes the wedding dress is a worthwhile expense, amirite? Eddy K. 2017 Wedding Dresses, Milano Bridal Collection.

Sometimes the wedding dress is a worthwhile expense, amirite? Eddy K. 2017 Wedding Dresses, Milano Bridal Collection.

Save on Wedding Decor and Still Look Like a Million Bucks

  • The dollar store has vases, containers and a zillion other objects you can use to decorate your wedding for very little money. Let your creativity shine.
  • A little trick to save on wedding decor is to use oversized items. They take up more space, call your guest’s attention and you need less objects. Think oversized balloons or large flowers.
A gorgeous choice for your wedding bouquet. Love this lavender bouquet! Swoon!

A gorgeous choice for your wedding bouquet. Love this lavender bouquet! Swoon!

Vintage getaway car that is all kinds of chic adorned with florals and calligraphy.

Vintage getaway car that is all kinds of chic adorned with florals and calligraphy.

  • Don’t forget the ceiling! A few details like suspended carnations are inexpensive and will definitely wow your guests.
  • Merging is the key! Combine centerpieces with table numbers and wedding favors. You won’t have to take them home and you’ll kill three birds with a stone!
Invitation and wedding favor all in one for a destination wedding. Amazing, amirite?

Invitation and wedding favor all in one for a destination wedding. Amazing, amirite?

Glue doilies to a balloon. Leave the glue to try for 24 hours and then pop the balloon.

Glue doilies to a balloon. Leave the glue to try for 24 hours and then pop the balloon.

A whimsical and trendy rustic centerpiece that fits most wedding themes.

A whimsical and trendy rustic centerpiece that fits most wedding themes.

How to Save Money on Your Wedding: Entertainment and More

Create your own Snap geo filter and tell your friends to use it on the pictures they take. It’s a great and entertaining way to commemorate your wedding.

  • Forget the limo rental. Ask a friend for their car, fill it with balloons and add some flowers as wedding car decorations for a proper sendoff.
Adorable and affordable centerpieces.

Adorable and affordable centerpieces.

Pick your favorite hangout and have a very intimate ceremony with no music as one of the stops of your pop up wedding. Definitely on fleek.

Pick your favorite hangout and have a very intimate ceremony with no music as one of the stops of your pop up wedding. Definitely on fleek.

  • Last but not least, keep your guest list in check. The more people you invite to your wedding, the more expensive it becomes!

Hope you enjoyed these fantastic ideas to save money on your wedding. To get you started on your tables, check out these 24 Ingenious Ways To Make Candle & Lighted Centerpieces for Wedding Receptions or these 30+ Wedding Table Ideas: What to Put on Wedding Reception Tables (Wow your Guests!)

Gallery of Ideas to Save Money on Your Wedding (and Nobody will Notice!)

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Non-traditional boho bride by freepeople.

Non-traditional boho bride by freepeople.

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Wedding Dessert Table Ideas that will Blow your Mind: How to Create Yours!

Check out this incredible roundup of wedding dessert table ideas and follow these tips to create the most fab sweets & desserts presentations! They will elicit piles of ohs and ahs from your guests for sure!

Add some glam to you indoor wedding by placing a lighted backdrop behind your wedding dessert table.

Add some glam to you indoor wedding by placing a lighted backdrop behind your wedding dessert table.

Both the wedding dessert table and the wedding cake, become the guests’ focal point after the reception’s dinner. Therefore, we may find ourselves at a loss when it’s time to pick what to serve at the dessert table and how to dress it up. Don’t despair! We’ve compiled a list with the best tips and suggestions to help you create the most fabulous wedding dessert table ever! Take notes and impress your guests with these stunning and creative wedding dessert table ideas.

The Wedding Dessert Table Menu or What to Offer on Your Wedding Dessert Tables

Before even considering the dessert table decor, let’s go through some ideas to inspire your wedding dessert table menu. We wouldn’t want to have a magnificently decorated table that doesn’t match our scrumptious and mouth-watering sweets. AmIright?

The variety of sweets is truly endless. They range from lighter and less caloric versions, such as gelato or strawberry parfaits, all the way to those irresistible, decadent and appetizing desserts that will ruin anybody’s diet, like eclairs, cake-pops, sugar meringues, cheese cakes and macarons.

But the list does not end here. So, how do we choose what to offer at the wedding dessert tables when we have so many delicious and tempting confectioneries to pick from? Just follow these tips to help you choose your wedding dessert table menu.

1Pick your favorite sweets first

While is true that offering a variety of sweets and desserts will make it easier to satisfy your guests’ preferences, don’t ever forget that it’s your big day. Pick a couple of your favorite desserts (at the very least) to start building your wedding dessert table menu.

"Nothing is sweeter than love" wedding dessert table ideas.

“Nothing is sweeter than love” wedding dessert table ideas.

2Seasonality Counts

Are you getting married in the winter? Indulge in rich desserts like molten lava cakes, crispy churros, baked apples with dried cherries and maple syrup, Linzer cookies, warm almond cinnamon apple pudding and black forest cakes. Your guests will love to linger at your reception just a little longer to taste each and every one of your desserts!

Summer weddings call for lighter fare like an interactive ice-cream bar, refreshing fruit cups, frozen yogurt coconut pops, lemon-infused custard pudding, blueberry pies and stone fruit pouches.

Take into account the season to decide what to offer at your wedding dessert table. What an amazing way to use the weather in your favor!

Dessert tables for summer weddings. For a greenery wedding add ferns and leaves to the wall and table and a few pops of colorful flowers.

Dessert tables for summer weddings. For a greenery wedding add ferns and leaves to the wall and table and a few pops of colorful flowers.

Winter inspired dessert table ideas.

Winter inspired dessert table ideas.

Check out these Mouthwatering ways to Display Doughnuts at a Wedding

3Should the wedding dessert table menu fit the main reception menu?

Not necessarily. You may offer desserts that fit the style of the food you served for dinner, lunch or at your cocktail reception. A French affair may be followed by Crème brûlée, crepes, éclair au chocolat, or mille feuilles – the famous Napoleon dessert. Citrus desserts, plum creams and strawberries custards for a Mediterranean meal. But if you’d rather have contrasting flavors, forget about what you served earlier and show off scrumptious desserts from different cuisines such as Tuscan Biscottis or British scones with butter and jam.

Parisian themed weddings can incorporate this romantic and sweet dessert table idea.

Parisian themed weddings can incorporate this romantic and sweet dessert table idea.

Trending and Fabulously Chic French Wedding Ideas

Achieve a vintage rustic dessert table look with baby's breath and white bird cages.

Achieve a vintage rustic dessert table look with baby’s breath and white bird cages.




4Go interactive!

There are no rules regarding the amount of interactivity guests must have with a wedding dessert table. Popcorn bars, s’mores bars, crepes and waffle bars or ice-cream bars can provide an added level of fun to a wedding! Surround them with plenty of sprinkles, toppings and a variety of syrups and encourage your guests to be creative.

Interactive wedding dessert table: a waffle bar!

Interactive wedding dessert table: a waffle bar!

Popcorn bar! Awesome addition to a wedding reception and great for adults and children!

Popcorn bar! Awesome addition to a wedding reception and great for adults and children!

How to Setup a Wedding Dessert Table: 7 Fantastic Ideas

There are many fabulous wedding dessert table ideas where to obtain some inspiration. These ideas and tips will help you to setup a wedding dessert table with the simplest or the most elaborate decor. Either way, you dessert tables will look stunning!

1Shabby chic, boho or vintage decor

This is a great and original tip for an outdoor wedding. Get a hold of a desk with drawers and display these sweet temptations out of every corner of the furniture. Flowers and greenery will add a more finished look to your dessert table. Quite simple and all you will need is a couple of friends to help you move the desk to the garden. Tip: Protect the cakes, cookies and other sweets from insects with glass or acrylic covers.

Cobalt blue and sage green intimate garden wedding.

Cobalt blue and sage green intimate garden wedding.

2Match the desserts to your wedding colors

You can either pick desserts that match your wedding colors or you can have your chef add food coloring to the macarons, cookies or donuts!

Offer macarons, meringues and cookies, as long as they match your wedding colors!

Offer macarons, meringues and cookies, as long as they match your wedding colors!

3Create your own table

Avoid renting a table by creating your very own. What you will need: some trestles, a wooden stair or a couple of barrels and a wooden plank. Rustic looks don’t need much finishing, glam looks may demand a sparkly tablecloth.

A not so improvised dessert table packed full of shabby chic and rustic details for a garden wedding.

A not so improvised dessert table packed full of shabby chic and rustic details for a garden wedding.

Rustic chic wedding dessert table over trestles and lighting built in with a row of hanging jars.

Rustic chic wedding dessert table over trestles and lighting built in with a row of hanging jars.

4Don’t forget the details

A few signs that explains the dessert menu, plates, napkins, silverware and a trash can are essential for a successful wedding dessert table.

Add a board with a description of the delicious sweets to help your guests pick their favorites.

Add a board with a description of the delicious sweets to help your guests pick their favorites.

5Add some glam to you indoor wedding

Elegant furniture as a table, lighted backdrops, shiny tablecloths and mirrors are terrific ideas to add some glam to your wedding dessert table.

Old furniture adds elegance to your glam dessert table.

Old furniture adds elegance to your glam dessert table.

Place your wedding dessert table against a wall and personalize it with a few mirrors and signs.

Place your wedding dessert table against a wall and personalize it with a few mirrors and signs.

6How much is too much?

When it comes down to how many desserts you will need, there’s a simple rule. Divide each dessert by the number of bites it takes to eat them. A cake-pop is one bite, a cupcake may be two, and a cake slice may be three or four bites. Now, estimate 10 bites per guest and avoid a pile of leftovers while reducing your expense.

Rustic chic bundt cake dessert table.

Rustic chic bundt cake dessert table.

This sweet table set up is divine. We could eat it up!

This sweet table set up is divine. We could eat it up!

7Beverages will be needed

Any dessert table will need a liquid accompaniment. You can complement your cookies with milk, popcorn, donuts and waffles with fruit juices or fruit infused water and your cakes with a coffee bar.

Remember to offer some beverages with your dessert bar. Uber chic drink station for an outdoor wedding.

Remember to offer some beverages with your dessert bar. Uber chic drink station for an outdoor wedding.

Inspirational, right? We hope you have found these tips for wedding dessert table ideas useful.  But just in case, here are a few additional ideas to start planning your wedding dessert table now! 🙂

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A dark rose dessert bar is super glam and, needless to say, delicious.

A dark rose dessert bar is super glam and, needless to say, delicious.

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How to Plan a Food Truck Wedding: Guide to Catering, Logistics & Style!

Check out this complete guide to plan a food truck wedding! Surprise your guests by adding a food truck or two to your wedding menu!

How fun is this street food themed festival wedding featuring food trucks?

How fun is this street food themed festival wedding featuring food trucks?

Food truck weddings have picked up steam and have become quite a popular wedding trend. From fusion to comfort food all the way to authentic regional cuisine, these adorable and original rolling kitchens cater to even the most delicate palates.

Having your catering done on wheels can account for a truly unforgettable wedding experience. Imagine your wedding at your favorite city park paired with your favorite food without concerning yourself with the availability of kitchen facilities!

The Affordability of a Food Truck Wedding

A food truck wedding is also very reasonably priced. While the average cost of traditional catering in the U.S. is $70 per person, food trucks tend to be a more affordable catering option. A food truck wedding has an average cost of $10-$20 per head.

To make it even more appealing, food truck weddings use disposable plates so you don’t need to worry about the cost of renting or cleaning them. Woohooo!!

Let’s take a look at what other things to consider when planning on renting food trucks for your wedding.

Where Do I Find Food Trucks For Weddings?

Do you visit a favorite food truck that feels like an oasis after a night out? Or do you frequent one when strolling out of the office for lunch? Start there. Ask them if they could cater your wedding! It never hurts to ask.

If none come to mind, check out local food truck catering events. These events will give you a chance to taste the food trucks’ menus and have some fun in the process. They tend to be advertised on your local newspapers and even on Meetup so they are quite easy to find.

Last but not least, Google “food truck wedding” or “local food trucks for weddings”! Food trucks publish their routes on their websites. Follow them, find out where they will be, and organize a yummylicious food tasting with your friends or your better half or both!



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If you are going full-on food trucks for your big day, you’ll want to be sure you can serve a menu that you love. The good news is that the new generation of food trucks serves high-end fare that can be a perfect fit for your wedding reception. You could choose one or two different trucks or food carts for each course to create some nice culinary diversity.

Food trucks are more than just kitchens on wheels, they are a source of entertainment as well.

Food trucks are more than just kitchens on wheels, they are a source of entertainment as well.

1Planning the food truck wedding menu

Some of the most popular food trucks serve gourmet meals and mini-foods for weddings such as tacos, sliders, cupcakes, and mini desserts. But there are food trucks for all tastes and styles: vegetarian, Asian fusion, Greek food, and some specialize in ice cream or donuts! Incorporate a couple of food trucks to offer some variety to your guests, if your budget allows.

Food truck wedding menu. Nobody can resist the sandwiches at Foodie Call or the french crepe catering and food truck from Crepes Bonaparte. How about this fish from Komodo food?

Nobody can resist the sandwiches at Foodie Call or the french crepe catering and food truck from Crepes Bonaparte. How about this fish from Komodo food?

2How many food trucks will you need?

One food truck can serve about 75 to 100 people tops. So, if you have more than 100 guests, consider booking more than one. To avoid crowding at the food truck’s line, hire one food truck that offers a vegetarian meal and the other a meat-based dish.

Refuel your guests with good coffee as a post-wedding send off.

Refuel your guests with good coffee as a post-wedding send off.

3Extra help might help. 😉

The last thing you want is starving guests waiting in long lines to get their food while donned in wedding attire. If you only need one food truck, how about hiring a staff of folks to roam the party helping guests? This same crew can help clean up once the reception is over.

Taco stand at a wedding. Reserve a space to park the food trucks.

Taco stand at a wedding. Reserve a space to park the food trucks.

4Reserve a space to park the food trucks

If you are hosting a wedding in the countryside, you will have plenty of space to park the food trucks. On the other hand, a food truck wedding at a public park may run into certain regulations established by the municipality on where to park. Make sure you check where your food trucks will be able to park or you’ll be sending your guests on a long walk to taste your wedding meal.

The Lobos Truck serves "American comfort food with a twist." You can order everything from burgers and fries to decadent mac & cheese. What you should get: The wachos! Waffle nachos!

The Lobos Truck serves “American comfort food with a twist.” You can order everything from burgers and fries to decadent mac & cheese. What you should get: The wachos! Waffle nachos!

5Surprise food truck weddings!

This is one of the most trending ideas for weddings. Serve a traditional dinner and have your food trucks show up after your guests have been dancing for a while. They will certainly be hungry again and they will love the fun surprise!

How many food trucks will you need? Find out on the blog! Macaron food truck D'macarons.

How many food trucks will you need? Macaron food truck D’macarons.

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6Do not allow bad weather to ruin the fun

When celebrating your wedding outdoors, you need to be prepared for the eventuality of bad weather. Add a covered path between the food truck and the wedding tent or provide umbrellas for your guests!

Several food trucks catered this wedding, including a late night visit by the Voodoo Doughnut truck.

Several food trucks catered this wedding, including a late night visit by the Voodoo Doughnut truck.




7Get creative with the food truck menu sign and the menu itself!

Most food trucks will agree to customize their menu – unless what you are asking for is really outside of their realm of expertise. But if you wanted to add a little twist on those burgers that remind you of your childhood, why not ask? Create a menu board listing the food choices and add the names of the bride and groom to it!

Point the way to your wedding...reception...restrooms in Spanish.

Point the way to your wedding…reception…restrooms in Spanish.

Absolutely dreamy food truck decor from La Saboreta. Every detail has been taken care of!

Absolutely dreamy food truck decor from La Saboreta. Every detail has been taken care of! Contact La Saboreta here for a unique and healthy food truck experience in Spain!

8Food truck wedding decor tips

Complete the look of the food truck with hanging Christmas lights. or place it under a wedding tent. Make sure the food truck is close to the reception but not so close that it appears on every wedding photo! 😉

The Vurger Food Truck Caravan serves healthy food and one of the best vegan burgers in Valencia, Spain.

The Vurger Food Truck Caravan serves healthy food and one of the best vegan burgers in Valencia, Spain.

9Help reduce wait times

Consider adding some buffet-style tables so guests can help themselves to the food and reduce wait times. Or you can add staff to help bring food from the food trucks to the tables.

There are food trucks for every cuisine, look, and budget.

There are food trucks for every cuisine, look, and budget.

10Tables not needed but highly welcomed

Not everybody can balance a food plate, a drink and be able to enjoy these culinary delights at the same time. Set at least a few tables for your guests. They will definitely thank you for the thought!

What do you prefer? Waffle burgers or a grilled chicken, basil pesto, Swiss and tomatoes on fresh waffle! Yay! WaflTruk!

What do you prefer? Waffle burgers or a grilled chicken, basil pesto, Swiss and tomatoes on fresh waffle! Yay! WaflTruk!

So, what do you think about hosting a food truck wedding? Go ahead and check out a few more pics of food truck weddings, their food trucks and their delightful cuisines!

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Food Trucks for Weddings. How does a grilled cheese sandwich sound after dancing all night long? Ms. Cheezious, fresh made grilled cheese, Miami.

Food Trucks for Weddings. How does a grilled cheese sandwich sound after dancing all night long? Ms. Cheezious, fresh made grilled cheese, Miami.

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This exceptional lamb loin dish from Chris Horridge, features a wonderful combination of elements, with blushing lamb served on a bed of creamy Parmesan risotto and wilted spinach, finished off with pan juices.

This exceptional lamb loin dish from Chris Horridge, features a wonderful combination of elements, with blushing lamb served on a bed of creamy Parmesan risotto and wilted spinach, finished off with pan juices.

Definitely in love with these graphic design ideas for street food from Baetica.

Definitely in love with these graphic design ideas for street food from Baetica.

Creative food stations are a multiple source of enjoyment. Love a food truck wedding.

Creative food stations are a multiple source of enjoyment. Love a food truck wedding.

Food truck and cart ideas for weddings. Delicious!

Food truck and cart ideas for weddings. Delicious!

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