75 Delicious Wedding Desserts (Ideas That Are Not Cake)
Not a fan of traditional wedding cake? No worries! I’ve got you covered with tons of fun dessert ideas for your big day.
From cupcakes to donut walls, mini pies to candy bars…there’s something here for everyone.
All the photos in this post are ones I’ve taken myself. Take a look and get inspired for your wedding dessert table!
My Favorites Wedding Dessert Ideas Besides Cake
I have photographed over 500 weddings and here are some of the amazing dessert ideas that I have seen that were not a typical wedding cake:
Elegant Wedding Desserts: Strawberries, Pretzels, and Cupcakes
This dessert table features chocolate-covered strawberries, dipped pretzel rods, and beautifully frosted cupcakes. A mix of sweet and salty treats, perfect for adding variety to your wedding dessert spread.
Chocolate-Covered Oreos & Cake Pops: A Sweet Wedding Treat
These chocolate-covered Oreos and cake pops are a delicious wedding dessert idea. Decorated in white, milk, and dark chocolate with elegant drizzles and gold accents, they’re perfect for a dessert table.
Ditch the Cake: Donut Walls Steal the Show
This donut wall is a fun and creative wedding dessert idea. Featuring powdered, glazed, and sprinkled donuts, it offers variety while serving as a unique decor piece.
No-Bake Wedding Treats for a Hassle-Free Dessert Table
These mini no-bake desserts and cupcakes are perfect for a wedding dessert table. From layered parfaits to bite-sized cupcakes, they offer variety and elegance in every bite.
Rustic Wedding Dessert Idea: A Pie Table
This pie table features full-sized pies and mini single-serving pies, perfect for a cozy wedding dessert option. With flavors like pumpkin and pecan, it’s a charming way to offer variety and a homemade touch.
Wedding Cookie Table: A Sweet Alternative to Cake
This cookie display offers a variety of treats, from chocolate-dipped cookies to powdered and jam-filled options. It’s a delightful wedding dessert idea perfect for guests to grab and enjoy.
Assorted Cupcakes for a Sweet Wedding Dessert Display
This tiered cupcake display features an array of flavors, from strawberry champagne to chocolate and apple cider. These bite-sized treats are an elegant and delicious wedding dessert option.
Sweet and Salty: Candy and Treat Table Ideas for Weddings
This candy table is packed with delicious options like chocolate-dipped pretzel rods, marshmallow pops, colorful candies, and gourmet popcorn. It’s a fun, interactive dessert idea that doubles as a wedding favor.
Sweet Memories: DIY Wedding Candy Table Ideas
A candy table is a colorful and fun wedding dessert idea, featuring jars and bowls filled with assorted sweets like chocolates, gummies, and hard candies. Guests can fill their own treat bags as a sweet takeaway.
Create-Your-Own Candy Apples for Your Wedding Dessert Table
This candy apple bar is a unique and interactive wedding dessert idea. Guests can dip fresh apples into caramel or chocolate and customize them with toppings like sprinkles, candies, and crushed nuts.
No Cake? No Problem: Mini Desserts That Shine
This display of mini desserts includes cherry-topped cheesecakes, chocolate-dipped cannolis, and frosted cupcakes. A perfect wedding dessert idea for variety and elegance.
Bite-Sized Delights for Your Wedding Dessert Table
This dessert table showcases creamy cheesecake bites, decadent cupcakes, and an assortment of mini pies. A beautiful mix of sweet options for a wedding dessert table.
A Cookie Lover’s Dream for Your Wedding Dessert Table
This tray of assorted cookies includes powdered, chocolate-dipped, and festive decorated options. A charming wedding dessert idea that’s perfect for sharing.
Personalized Cookies and Cupcakes for Weddings
This dessert table features elegant cupcakes topped with caramel and floral accents, paired with custom-decorated sugar cookies. A personalized and beautiful wedding dessert option.
Mini Desserts and Cupcakes: Two Wedding Dessert Table Favorites
This display includes beautifully frosted cupcakes in a variety of flavors, alongside a platter of mini desserts like fruit-topped bars and chocolate-filled cannolis. A mix of indulgent treats for a stunning wedding dessert table.
Rustic Elegance: Cupcakes and Whoopie Pies for Weddings
This dessert table features rich chocolate cupcakes, elegant whoopie pies, and delicate cookies. A rustic and sophisticated spread for a wedding dessert table.
Elegant Strawberry and Chocolate Cupcakes: A Perfect Wedding Dessert Option
These beautifully frosted cupcakes are topped with delicate pink icing and white floral decorations. Paired with drizzled chocolate mini desserts, they make a perfect addition to any wedding dessert table.
Adorable Dog-Themed Cookies for Your Wedding Dessert Table
These custom-decorated dog-shaped cookies, wrapped individually in clear bags with ribbons, make a unique and adorable wedding dessert or favor. Perfect for pet-loving couples to share their love of dogs with guests.
This couple had their cookies made to look like their two dogs.
Donut Towers: A Unique Wedding Dessert Idea
This donut display features a variety of flavors like powdered, cinnamon sugar, and glazed, elegantly presented on stands. A fun and customizable alternative to traditional wedding desserts.
Frosted and Sprinkled Donuts for a Sweet Wedding Display
This colorful donut wall features an assortment of sprinkled, frosted, and chocolate donuts. A creative and eye-catching addition to a wedding dessert table.
Wedding Dessert Inspiration: Macarons, Brownies, and More
This elegant dessert table showcases a variety of treats, including rich brownies, blueberry tarts, chocolate cake pops, and macarons. Perfect for a sophisticated wedding dessert display.
Fresh and Sweet: Fruit Skewers and Mini Desserts for Weddings
This dessert table features chocolate-drizzled fruit skewers alongside elegant mini parfaits and cupcakes. A fresh and light addition to a wedding dessert spread.
Italian Cookie Platter: A Wedding Dessert Tradition
This platter of assorted Italian cookies includes layered treats, powdered pastries, macarons, and heart-shaped cookies. A delicious and traditional dessert option for a wedding.
Kate Spade-Inspired Dessert Table for Weddings
This black-and-white Kate Spade-inspired striped dessert table is a chic and modern wedding treat display. Featuring cake pops, chocolate candies, and color-coordinated sweets, it’s a stylish option for a themed wedding.
Mini Pies and Truffles: A Charming Wedding Dessert Idea
This dessert spread features mini pies topped with whipped cream and a side of decadent truffles. Perfect for a cozy and elegant wedding dessert table.
Mini Pie Display: A Rustic Wedding Dessert Idea
This tiered display of mini pies offers a variety of flavors, each topped with whipped cream or crumbly streusel. A rustic and charming wedding dessert option that’s perfect for individual servings.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfaits and Fresh Fruit Cups
This dessert table features creamy chocolate peanut butter parfaits topped with crumbles and fresh fruit cups filled with grapes, cantaloupe, and pineapple. A delicious and refreshing wedding dessert option.
Mini Pies with Flavor Flags: A Cute Wedding Dessert Idea
This display of mini pies features labeled flags for flavors like apple and chocolate, alongside fresh fruit tarts. A delightful and personalized dessert option for weddings.
Pink Perfection: Marshmallow Pops and Floral Cupcakes
This charming dessert display features white chocolate-dipped marshmallow pops with pink sprinkles and floral-themed cupcakes in decorative wrappers. A sweet and colorful addition to any wedding.
Personalized Wedding Desserts: Mini Pies for Every Guest
This beautifully arranged dessert table showcases a variety of mini pies with flavor flags, including cherry, chocolate, peach, and apple. A charming and personalized wedding dessert idea.
Elegant Cupcakes: Perfect for a Wedding Dessert Table
This display of elegant cupcakes features soft pink, ivory, and caramel-toned frosting, each topped with delicate floral decorations. Perfect for adding a sophisticated and colorful touch to a wedding dessert table.
Classic Pies for a Sweet and Simple DIY Wedding Dessert Table
This DIY dessert table features an assortment of pies, including blueberry and chocolate cream, beautifully displayed with a festive touch. A classic and comforting option for wedding desserts.
Purple-Themed Cookies for a Stylish Wedding Dessert Table
This display of custom sugar cookies features intricate purple floral designs and personalized elements, such as monograms and wedding details. A beautiful and meaningful wedding dessert or favor.
Purple and Green Dessert Table Inspiration
This elegant dessert table features a tiered display of chocolate cupcakes topped with floral accents, alongside candy jars filled with colorful treats and white chocolate-dipped pretzel rods decorated with purple sprinkles. A stunning and versatile wedding dessert option.
Homemade Cookies and Treats for a Cozy DIY Wedding Reception
This rustic cookie table features a variety of homemade cookies, truffles, and sweet treats, displayed on wooden tiers and platters. A cozy and inviting dessert option for DIY weddings.
Classic Cupcakes with a Rustic Touch for Your Big Day
This rustic dessert table features a tiered display of cupcakes in chocolate and vanilla, topped with swirls of creamy frosting. A classic and crowd-pleasing wedding dessert option.
DIY S’mores Bar: A Sweet and Fun Wedding Dessert Idea
This fun s’mores station invites guests to roast marshmallows and create their own sweet treats with chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows. A cozy and interactive dessert option for weddings.
Hershey’s Topped Cupcakes for Chocolate Lovers
This tiered display features colorful sprinkle-topped cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes with Hershey’s bar toppers, and vanilla cupcakes crowned with fresh strawberries. A classic, eye-catching dessert option for wedding guests.
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