35 Delicious Desserts from Real Weddings

Add some extra sweetness beyond your wedding cake. From creamy ice cream to delectable donuts, we’ve compiled 35 of our favorite desserts from real wedding receptions.

By: Emily Goldman

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Why have one scoop of ice cream when you can have an entire sundae?
Photo: Lars Wanberg/Withers Wanberg Pictures
Cultural Delights
Oreshki, a Russian cookie baked in a walnut mold and filled with dulce de leche, is a cultural, and sure to be guest, favorite.
Photo: Pasha Belman Photography
Vanilla Bean Mini Bundt Cakes
Guests will love homemade vanilla bean Bundt cakes with vanilla bean frosting, with dairy-free options available for their vegan family and friends.

Photo: Julie Nicole Photography
Monogrammed Cookies
Sugar cookies are fun, but adding your new initials makes them even sweeter.
Photo Credit: Polly Alexandre
Mini Parfaits
Mini parfaits are the perfect mini treat for guests.
Photo: Josh Lynn Photography
Hard Candy
Give guests something to suck on during the reception toasts.
Photo Credit: Ace Photography
Basketball Groom's Cake
Give a nod to the couple with this fun cake that showcases their hobbies.
Photo: Scobey Photography
Cupcake Tower
With a variety of flavors to choose from, a cupcake tower that serves as a party favor!
Photo: Phoebe Neel – Ephemera Designs
Key Lime Pie
Sweet and sour never looked cuter!
Photo Credit: Brett Matthews Photography
Cookie Bar
Why have one option when you can give guests a selection of carefully curated couple cookies?
Photo: Abby Rose Photo
Crepe Cake/ Kue Lapis Cake
Give guests a taste of a different culture, with a traditional Indonesian Kue Lapis – a cake made from thin layers of pumpkin and chocolate.
Photo: Brian Rose
Vegan Cakes
Give the vegans in your lives something to choose from with a mini, side option like these vanilla cakes.
Photo: Julie Nicole Photography
Rock Candy
Blue rock-candy lollipops, with a hand-stamped label make a customizable, fun dessert.
Photo: Meg Hamilton of Rodeo and Co.
Kool Aid
Who said treats had to be solid? Sip on something sweet like Kool Aid.
Photo: Timecut Photography
Options Galore
A dessert bar with mini cakes, cookies, chocolates, tarts, and French macarons gives guests many options.
Photo: Ari Simphoukham Photography
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Offer guests something salty and sweet like chocolate covered pretzels.

Photo: Erin Johnson Photography
Alternative Cakes
Instead of a traditional wedding cake, or in addition to, have a cake made in the shape of something (or somewhere) special to you as a couple.
Photo: Nick Brown Photography
Persian Desserts
Stay true to your roots with desserts from your heritage.
Photo: Will Pursell Photography
Chocolate Fountain
Chocolate-lovers rejoice! Give guests the gift of chocolate dipping and let them have the time of their lives.
Photo: Dana Lane Photography
Strawberry Shortcake
Keep things short and sweet – like strawberry shortcakes served in small mason jars.
Photo: Tomasz Wagner
Cookies
Give out cookies from your favorite bakery.
Photo: Mike Peyzner and Natasha Valik of Choco Studio Photography
Wedding Lollipops
Feel like a kid again with cute, striped lollipops.
Photo: Nadia D Photography
Candy Apples
Perfect for a fall wedding, give guests the gift of candied fruit!
Photo: Ashley Photographer
Pastries
This wedding featured bananas fosters and a pastries table for guests to enjoy.
Photo: Dana Lane Photography
Customized Candy Bars
A great party favor, and treat!

Photo: Three Nails Photography
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Dark chocolate eclairs, dark and white chocolate drizzled pain au chocolat, oreo mousse Verrine, tuxedo dipped strawberries, and black and white French chocolate macaroons are all amazing options.
Photo: Chard Photography
Macaroons
For something colorful and sweet, give guests macaroons.
Photo: Pexels
Sugar Cookies
Perfect for the kiddo’s, and Halloween!
Photo: Carmen Ash Photography
Fruit Salad
A healthy alternative, give guests the option of sweet fruits!
Photo: Acqua Photo
Milk & Cookies
This dessert classic will win you some major bonus points with guests.
Photo: Kirstyn Marie Photography
Cake Pops
Bite-sized and super sweet, cake pops make a perfect treat!
Photo: John Yao
Candied Almonds
Some protein with a side of sugar, please!
Photo: Anna Roussos
Ice Cream
Whether homemade or lactose-free, ice cream is a smile guarantee.
Photo: Shawna Yarbrough & Damion Hamilton
Sweets Table
From classic candy bars to M&M's, a sweets table is a colorful, no-brainer way to make everyone happy.
Photo: Cody Burgess
Jamming
Homemade jam is the perfect DIY wedding favor-meets-snack for summer nuptials.
Photo: Choco Studio