If you’re planning a wedding on a budget, one of the most budget-conscious choices you can make involves the desserts you plan to serve to your guests. More and more, couples seeking affordable wedding desserts are choosing to scale down the size or eliminate the traditional tiered wedding cake in favor of alternative wedding desserts.
Below are several ideas for wedding desserts on a budget to help ease expenses without sacrificing sweetness.
Affordable Wedding Cake Ideas
Couples who want to cut a wedding cake at their reception can still preserve the tradition without the expense of an elaborately decorated cake.
Small Cutting Cake
Scope and size: One 6- to 8-inch cake
Why is it budget-friendly? Couples can use this cake for photo ops and enjoying together during and after the reception. To save money, you can order a typical round cake and ask for simple decorations that complement your wedding’s theme.
“Cutting” Cupcakes
Scope and size: Two embellished cupcakes for the couple, plus cupcakes and one or two other affordable wedding desserts for guests
Why is it budget-friendly? Cupcakes offer a cute and clever way to incorporate the idea of a cake into a wedding—without needing a cake. They’re a hit with children and adults, and the addition of other dessert options gives guests who don’t particularly like cake and frosting other options.
Four Wedding Dessert Table Ideas on a Budget
If you’re planning wedding desserts on a budget, you’ll appreciate the following suggestions:
Cookie Bar
Cookie bars are a delicious idea for a wedding reception dessert buffet. You can select several types of cookies to serve to your guests and arrange them creatively on serving trays, stacked atop cake pedestals, or tucked into glassine bags and placed in a wicker basket.
Doughnut Board
Doughnut boards continue to remain popular among couples. They’re simple to construct: All you need is a painted piece of plywood with dowels or pegs inserted at regular intervals in rows on the board. You can slip decorated doughnuts over the pegs and let guests help themselves.
Bar Platter
No, we’re not talking about beverages here. Think fudgy brownies, chewy blondies, tart yet sweet lemon bars, or confetti squares. These bar-based desserts make an attractive and elegant dessert presentation.
Cake Truffles
Cake truffles are also one of the most delicious wedding desserts on a budget. You can customize the flavors of the cake and frosting to your desired tastes. In addition to serving as a decorative and delicious part of your wedding reception dessert spread, you can package them in glassine bags and set them out as a wedding favor.
Flavor Your Special Day With Wedding Desserts from Frost
When you’re looking for treats to make your wedding day special, turn to the team from Frost Artisan Bakery. If budget is a consideration, we’re here to help you plan affordable desserts for your wedding.
