Bite-Sized Desserts and Other Ideas

Desserts…yum. Several apologies in advance for all the rumbling stomachs after reading this blog! Desserts are taking a turn for the playful lately, which makes planning and designing even more exciting. People are starting to have more fun with their desserts, and instead of tiered cakes, a lot of people are using different kinds of bite-sized desserts. The obvious would be cupcakes and mini-cupcakes, but there’s also cake pops, dessert tables for fill-your-own candy, mini-cakes for each guest, and the list goes on and on. Here’s a really great example of a dessert table with several different kinds of bite-sized desserts. This table was designed by Brandi Dunagan and photography by Kristin Radicke Light of Urth Studio Photography.


In case you were wondering what cake pops are, look at the top picture on the far right in the picture above. They are simply cake mixed in with icing, rolled into a ball, dipped in chocolate, and placed on a stick!

Cupcakes have definitely been a crowd pleaser too. They are a good way to get several different flavors of cake into your wedding if you are indecisive. So many choices! There are so many possibilities for bite-sized desserts, especially cupcakes, when it comes to décor. Each flavor can be a different design to incorporate several elements of the wedding. Another fun idea would be for the cupcake stand to actually serve as part of the centerpieces for the guest tables. Martha Stewart has a whole section dedicated to cupcakes on her site filled with lots of flavor ideas, cupcake designs, and much more. Here’s an example found from her site that sounded absolutely delicious! It’s lemon meringue, and would make a really great display at a wedding with the toasted meringue on top.


Another idea used for dessert tables is a “candy bar,” which is fun for guests and can also serve as their wedding favors. Several different types of candy in the wedding colors can be available in jars or vases with a scoop in them to fill the guests’ bags or boxes with. They can eat them at the wedding or take them home for a treat later on! Once again, Martha Stewart to the rescue… here is an example from her website of a candy/chocolate bar where guests can fill up their boxes with goodies.

St. George Maronite, San Antonio- July 31, 2010

Sabella and Bryan were married on July 31, 2010 in front of their guests at the University United Methodist Church. The reception followed at the picturesque St. George Maronite in San Antonio. The peach and champagne floral centerpieces included hydrangeas, roses and lilies and complimented the room perfectly. The buffet style dinner was a huge hit among the guests. There was a vast variety of food, including a Spanish station and a Pasta station. The country band kept everyone dancing late into the night. The cheering guests said their goodbyes to Sabella and Bryan after a fun filled night of cake, dinner and dancing.

La Orilla Del Rio Ballroom, San Antonio- July 17, 2010

Stephanie and Ricky were married on July 17th, 2010 at the Coliseum Baptist Church in front of family and friends. Stephanie and Ricky exchanged traditional vows, followed by a romantic unity sand ceremony. The reception, held at La Orilla Del Rio Ballroom in downtown San Antonio, started off with a grand entrance of the wedding party. Ricky and Stephanie then followed dancing down the center. After being serenaded by the groomsmen, the party soon began. Guests enjoyed a family style dinner and a candy bar. The lighting was beautiful as the day turned to night over the Riverwalk. We loved working with Stephanie and Ricky in making their big day as wonderful as possible.

Marriage Island, San Antonio- July 2010

Kristy and Tim were married on July 2010 on beautiful Marriage Island in downtown San Antonio. The color scheme was hot pink and was carried throughout the ceremony and reception. The bridesmaids wore eye-catching hot pink dresses, and the bride walked down the aisle carrying a bouquet of hot pink peonies. She was escorted down the aisle by her grandfather with a string duo playing in the background. During cocktail hour, guests were entertained by Mariachis as they enjoyed mojitos and hors d’oeuvres. For the reception, the room was lit with pink lighting and the tables were adorned with stunning hot pink hydrangeas offset by peonies, flowered branches, and candles. The wedding party entered the reception to the high energy song “Gotta Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas. This set the mood for the rest of the night where Kristy and Tim danced the night away with their guests. The party continued well into the night!

Witte Museum, San Antonio- June 19, 2010

Jacqueline and Tom were married on June 19, 2010 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The reception that followed was at the Witte Museum. For their wedding, the bride selected shades of silver and white, with accents of an icy blue to create a very elegant look. We carried these colors throughout the entire wedding- from their programs and menus to signage. The guests enjoyed music by our favorite Mariachi group during their cocktail hour outside of the reception. Jacqueline and Tom’s guests then enjoyed dinner inside an amber lit room. After dinner, the band lured everyone onto the dance floor for a night filled with fun and laughter!