Top 5 Alternatives to Traditional Wedding Cake

     Traditional wedding cake will never go out of style.  The classic detail of the white confection for your special day is the go to dessert.  But why settle for the traditional when you can infuse your nuptials with the personality of you and your new spouse.  You have customized every aspect of your day, starting with the candlelight ceremony to the handpicked tunes for a romantic reception. Why not make your wedding dessert distinctively yours.  We have listed the top 20 alternatives to the wedding cake.  Be inspired, be inventive and be unique.  Take these suggestions and transform them into the personal style that is uniquely you. 

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5. Rice Krispy Wedding Cake

This tasty marshmallow and cereal rice mixture is a treat for the eyes, taste buds and wallet.  It can be made pre wedding and refrigerated until use and the simple ingredients can be purchased at your local grocery store that won't break the budget.  The marshmallows are as low as $1.00 per bag and the rice cereal is an entire box for under $4.00.   The cake can be prepared by the loving hands of the bridal party as a get together planned to celebrate the love of a great couple. 

4. New Orleans King Cake

For a themed festive approach to your wedding dessert why not try a king cake.   This delicious cake is appropriate for theme weddings associated with peacocks, Mardi Gras  and some African color combinations.  According to Wikipedia, A king cake is a type of cake associated in a number of countries with the festival of Epiphany at the end of the Christmas season; in other places it is associated with the pre-lentern celebrations of Mardi Gras/Carnival

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3. Oreo Cookie
Wedding Cake

For a more family friendly wedding dessert this all time favorite cookie is another option that is easy on the budget.  The tasty treat can be adorned with ribbons, lace, or topped with an antique wedding topper of a loving couple.  A different option, it can be served with a shot of milk at a formal wedding or a scoop of ice cream for a black and white summer wedding. 

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2. Pancake Wedding Cake

Perfect for a morning wedding, this yummy creation is always a crowd favorite.  Easy on the wallet, this traditional breakfast food is also very versatile as it can be topped with everything from blueberries to peaches and can be infused with everything from chocolate chips to cheese.  Think about this for your daybreak nuptials.  Your guests will love the filling taste of the comfort food.

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1. Donut Tower

Have a more fun, interactive wedding for your guests?  Is your favorite treat store Krispy Crème or Dunkin Donuts?  The donut tower is a great option for a bride with an extra sweet tooth.  The ability for guests to serve themselves with only a napkin needed will cut down cost of cake cutting and packaging.  The remaining donuts ( if there are any) can be placed right back in the box they arrived in.  Krispy Crème is catering weddings and parties now so don't hesitate to incorporate this glazed perfection for your wedding dessert.

For more information on alternatives for the traditional wedding cake contact us today!

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