I Hate Cake: Your Guide to Alternate Wedding Day Desserts

Some people love cake, and others (like myself) just don’t really care for it all that much. If you’re like me, you might be trying to think of a few different ideas for your wedding day dessert that aren’t cake OR cupcakes. Sure, it might be “tradition” to have that over the top, 3+ tier cake that you cut into together for the first time as a married couple, but does it have to be regular ol’ cake? Definitely not! Here’s a list of ideas for you to consider if you’d like something a little out of the ordinary for your wedding day.


Chocolate Mousse

Creamy, chocolatey goodness. You can’t go wrong when you offer this to your guests!

Cheesecake Bars

The BEST part about cheesecake is that you can dress it up any way you want. Raspberry, cherry, chocolate, smores….the possibilities are endless!

Click here to check out Tiffany’s Dessert Bar if you’re interested in ordering some for your wedding!

Mini Pastries

Create an assortment of choices for your wedding day dessert! Tarts, cream puffs, mousse cups, chocolate covered strawberries, and whatever else your heart desires. Everyone gets something they want, and you don’t have to worry about cake.

Need someone to bring this ideas to life? Check out Simma’s Bakery!

Pie

Another fantastic choice with lots of options to choose from. Personally, I love a good french silk pie, but you can make it anything you want. Apple, pumpkin, strawberry rhubarb. So many options!

Need someone who can make you a wedding pie? C.Adams Bakery has your back.

Donuts

Who doesn’t love a good donut? Get a variety of donuts for your wedding day with classics like chocolate or glazed, or get fancy with special flavors like cereal themes, cheesecake, or anything else you can think of.

Get your delicious wedding day donuts from Blooming Lotus! PS - they have gluten free options!

Cookies

I don’t think I’ve ever met a person who didn’t love cookies. With 100’s of choices, it’s bound to be a crowd pleaser! From the classic chocolate chip, to the beautifully decorated (and delicious) sugar cookies, it’s a great way to replace that wedding day cake.

If you’re looking for a talented baker, check out Lucy Bakes!

Macaroons

Light, fluffy and flavorful, it’s a perfect dessert for weddings. You can keep your dessert table looking stylish with these colorful treats, and happily ditch that cake.

Greige MKE can help you out if you’re interested in this option for your wedding day!

Truffles

A variety of flavors all wrapped in chocolate? Yes please! Truffles are an excellent dessert to have on your wedding day, especially if you’re a huge chocolate lover.

Indulgence is one of the best places in Milwaukee to get truffles, check them out here.


Other fun ideas to consider:

S’mores Station
Fun Size Candy (like M&Ms, skittles, gummy worms, etc)
Ice Cream Cake from Dairy Queen
Breakfast Pastries
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Creme Brulé Shooters
Store Bought Cookies (Oreos, Chips Ahoy, etc) with a Chocolate Fondue Fountain


Have any other options you’d like to add to this list? Feel free to comment below with your ideas!