Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Wedding Planning Wednesday - Dessert Menu


I know I have posted about our wedding cake design in the past, but it has changed since then. You will find this happening a lot in wedding planning, especially when it comes to me! New ideas come up all the time and I'm switching things up! When we found out that our wedding planner has a friend who is trying to start his own baking business (He was featured on the Food Network show Cupcake Wars! How fun is that?) we knew we wanted to meet with him to see what flavor combinations and ideas he had. As soon as we met him and his business partner (our wedding planner's brother) we instantly loved them and I knew they would have a fresh perspective for my non-traditional ideas. His presentation was beautiful and we loved all 3 cupcakes he brought for us to taste!

Mando and I weren't sure if an entire dessert table would be in our budget but after talking to Isaac we determined that we could make it work! Instead of doing a gigantic wedding cake, we will be doing a smaller cake for Mando and I to cut into and then individual cupcakes of the same flavor for the guests. This was an easy way to bring the cost down and make more room for the dessert table budget.

I knew I wanted to do a theme for the dessert table, because honey, I'm all about the themes! I almost NEED one when it comes to planning! We thought about our absolute favorite desserts and I came up with the idea of rustic, country fair themed desserts. So, here's what's on the menu... most are being made by Isaac but some things we will be bringing ourselves!
  • S'mores cake and cupcakes - these cupcakes are freaking amazing! I totally copied my wedding planner on the flavor, because she had it for her wedding and I fell in love with the idea. It's very different and I think the guests are going to love it.
  • Mini cherry and apple pies - I knew if I was going to do a dessert table there would be pie. Because, obviously. Pie is amazing and everything is better in mini form, am I right?!
  • Donut holes - A big ol' platter of them. Yum. Enough said.
  • Gourmet mini caramel apples - Caramel apples always remind me of my mom because it's one of her favorite desserts. These are kind of dedicated to her and a silly thank you for all the help she's given us while planning the wedding. I think they are going to be so pretty once decorated, I can't wait to see what he comes up with!
  • Cotton candy - you can't have a country fair dessert table without cotton candy! I think this will be something all of the kids at the wedding will specially enjoy. And trust me, there will be A LOT of kids there!
  • Kettle corn - Mando and I are obsessed with kettle corn and we always get a huge bag when we go to the fair so this was a must on our table! We have a local popcorn shop that we love so we'll be picking it up from there and packaging it into individual bags for the guests!
I'm ridiculously excited about this menu. Like, I can't stop thinking about it. Wedding dress be damned, I will be stuffing my face with a little bit of everything! As for the design, I rented a covered wagon from a local prop house and we'll be using that (without the cover) as the dessert table. Fun stuff! Right now is crunch time, so we are busy working out all the tiny details that go along with planning a wedding. Less than 3 months to go! XOXO

6 comments:

  1. Ok now that I know I am invited I can say this...
    I AM GOING TO EAT THE HELL OUTTA THAT TABLE!
    What great ideas!! I love the mini cake idea making room for the other stuff! Perfect.
    SO excited for this day! It is shaping up to be so fabulous!
    xo

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  2. it all sounds so awesome and you kind of mirrored my heart with the "pie is amazing and everything is better in mini form" bit. Yes! If i ever went to a wedding with little pies i would freak out and dance a jig. your wedding is going to be so wonderful, you are putting so much heart and soul into it! xoxo

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  3. Woot! I want everyone to stuff their faces! Dessert is the best part of weddings, no? And thank you, I am super excited too! Ahhh! XOXO

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  4. People who appreciate mini pies like I do have a special place in my heart! <3 I will save one for you and overnight it! XOXO

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  5. It is a nice information to share about the wedding planning Wednesday. These information will be useful for the wedding planning people. My close friend is also planning the wedding on Wednesday with the help of wedding planner iPhone app for the assistant.

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  6. At the wedding reception, preparation of the dessert menu to the guest. Treat your guest with your great food. The list of wedding caterers is easily found in the wedding website or wedding app and that will helpful a lot for the wedding planning people.

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