Ok, so let's face it, not everyone likes cake and nobody likes the huge price tag attached to wedding cakes. But panic not! There are so many alternatives to a traditional fruit sponge that will knock your guests' socks off and in most instances, save you some pennies to put into your honeymoon G&T piggy bank.
With lots of newer ideas I have intermingled some oldies but goodies. And yes we've seen them before but WHOOOAAHH MAMMA they are still good. Pour example.........
1. Cheese Towers - If you, like me, enjoy cheesy good times and teetering on the edge of a heart attack, then this is the one for you. Serve it with crackers, biscuits and slices of fruit. It will be a winner with any wedding party. And if you are in the North Wales /The North West of England, why not check out my buddies at
The Little Cheesemonger in Rhuddlan, North Wales. The people there are beautiful but more importantly, the shop sells cheese, bread and Gin - enough said. Cheese towers start from £125.
2. Brownie Mountain - Do I really need to convince you of why this is a good idea? Its a mountain of brownies! Apart from the obvious, the benefits of these little brown diamonds are that they are pre cut (so nobody has to spend time deconstructing and cutting it while your guests wait for their sweet treat) and they need no more decoration than themselves, you cannot improve on perfection but few fruity bits or flowers won't hurt. However remember to cut them small, nobody wants to see Auntie Sue vomit on the dance floor after a large meal and too much bubbly.
3. Macaron Tower - the classiest of all alternatives. Look at them they are just so pretty. They have the advantage of being available in any colour to match your theme. Pretty and perfect.
4. Pork Pie and Cheese Cake - You may initially want to disregard this idea, but picture this: a tower of pie, salads, antipasti, crusty bread, fruit....... I think you will find that this shopping list of the gods is a recipe for good times. Why not have two towers: One of Savoury pies, one of Sweet pies. YOU ARE WELCOME READERS!
5. Donuts!!!!
That's right Donuts
can make your guests go nuts. They're fun, theyre stodgy, they're sticky....... mmmmmmmmmmm Donuts. And there are lots of fun ways to present them. Whether you go for the classic glazed, have them decorated to match your theme or have your guests decorate them. JUST HAVE FUN. They're Donuts!
6. Baklava Stack - This is my dream! If your tastes are a little more further afield why not try a baklava tower. Instead of cutting the cake you could pour over some extra honey to cascade over the layers. Messy but amazing. And if you want to go big time, why not try alternate levels of Baklava and Turkish delight.
7. Scone Table - What is more british than scones, jam and cream? NOTHING is the answer. And we all know, how a person takes their scone is as personal as how they take their tea. So imagine a beautiful tower of freshly baked scones and pots of assorted jams, butter and clotted cream. Yum Yum in my tum! I couldn't find a photo of this to show you so I am assuming I have invented the idea. Trademark me. Haha!
8. Classic dessert cakes - Here are some ideas for the classics. These are great because they are readily available and always a winner. You may not get the colours you want but the flavour, fun and nostalgia factor makes up for it.
9. Mini desert Tower - If like me you can't decide on your favourite desert - Have them all. It's your wedding, do what the heck you want you crazy kids! Pots of Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Eton mess, Banoffee pie........ The list goes on forever. Your guests will love having the choice and looks so neat and tidy for the wedding that enjoys clean lines and angles.
10. Mountains of biscuits! - I think I've saved the best until last, a fab biscuit tower. This is a great alternative to both a cake and a sweetie table. Why not have a biscuit table! All your favourites together in one wonder table.Biscuit heaven.
There you have it, my top 10. These ideas have all come from pinterest so why not take a look at all the alternatives available. It's your wedding, have the dessert you want, don't feel confined by tradition. Your guests will appreciate something different.
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