Using another dessert the groom loves, such as pies, oreos or cheesecake, is a way to incorporate the groom’s favorite tasty treat. It is such a fun way to let the groom have a say in a wedding decision, and also a great way to be able to have the guests enjoy a taste of something the groom loves.

Also, providing some cake balls or pie pops is a fun way to incorporate a small treat into your dessert set-up. This could also be a great addition to a traditional cake.

Offering the groom’s favorite flavored cupcakes or cookies, with a glass of milk of course, is another fun idea to incorporate a different dessert idea. Guests can enjoy one of their favorite treats along with the bride and groom.

Don’t be afraid to think outside the box, and let the groom come up with an idea that he loves. Enjoy!

Photo Credits:

Mini Pies: Tara Guerard

Oreos: Kevin Sharkey

Cake Balls: Sugar Bee Sweets

Pie Pops: Bakerella

Cupcakes: Laura Shelly

Cookies: Avery House

Gowns — Bridal Boutique of Lewisville
Hair — Sonia Trevino
Makeup — Faces by Briana
Models — Monet Mercer, The Monet Brief, Rebecca Smith of Bloom Showroom, and Shelley Kurian of ESCADA Weddings
OOT Bag Map — Merry Maps
Jewelery — Stella and Dot, Tamytha Cameron Smith

See more photos from Jonathan Ivy on our Facebook page.

In March, we were at Cru with Sugar Bee Sweets. What’s better than wine and cake balls? We had a great time meeting new vendors and seeing old friends.

See more photos from April Williams on our Facebook page.

We hope you can join us for the next After Hours. It’s a great way to connect with vendors. Keep reading our blog for more details.

I cannot express how seriously excited I am for this event. If you love weddings and cake, you have to be there.

Enjoy cocktails, light bites and 10 larger-than-life displays from the famed bakers mentioned below (and even a taste testing too!) as they compete for the coveted TWG Platinum Cake Award!

And, be prepared for a few unexpected (and deliciously) surprising twists and turns throughout the evening!

Meet the Competitors:

Opulent Cakes
Sugar Bee Sweets
Crème de la Crème
Frosted Pink Cake Company
Sweet Memories Cakes & Catering
Elegant Cakery
Romano’s Bakery
The Cake Guys
Elena’s Cakes
The Classic Gourmet

Also enjoy much, much more, including music and Entertainment from the fabulous Astounding Sound’s DJ, Colby Logan

RSVP here.

Dallas, Texas

The Snack Box is open for business and offering 25% off all events booked by October 31, 2010. Their mini donuts are perfect for any dessert display. Kids (and adults) can’t help but watch as donuts are fried on-the-spot at your event. The Snack box staff even has a variety of frosting and sprinkles to decorate your own.

Contact them for more details or visit thesnackboxsite.com

There’s one thing that every guest is after during a wedding reception – a good piece of cake. However, the traditional wedding cake can present a wash of wedding problems, which is why you may want to consider the newest little nuptial trend—wedding cupcakes.

Wedding cupcakes can offer variety of cake options to match the variety of your guests. Not only will guests be sure to find a flavor that they’ll like, they’ll also be able to find one that meets their particular dietary restrictions. From sugar-free for your diabetic friends to delicious favors that are also gluten free or vegan-friendly, wedding cupcakes give you the chance to make sure that every guest can partake of your cake.

Wedding cupcake displays also offer a distinct advantage over traditional cakes. These displays not only add a special piece to your special day, they also retain their design as the wedding party proceeds. A traditional wedding cake may look beautiful in the beginning, but once the carving starts that cake can end up looking more like a botched surgery scene than an important part of a precious memory. With cupcakes, your guests can enjoy the cake and continue to enjoy the beauty of the display throughout the night.

For many, nothing will ever replace the traditional wedding cake, but if you’re looking for something trendy and memorable to make your special day stand out, or simply need to solve the diverse dietary needs of your guests, cupcakes could be the tiny solution to your big wedding problem.

Content provided by cake decorator Sarah Strain. Sarah applies her cupcake craft at Hot Chocolates as well as accepts the occasional independent cake-related challenge. See her work, then contact her at cakevoodoo@gmail.com.