Wedding Trend of the Week: The Anti-Wedding Cake

Cookie bars, doughnuts, and cake pops, oh my!

By Charli Penn · Updated October 28, 2020

White gowns and traditional vows aren’t the only wedding staples falling by the wayside these days. Modern brides are doing away with all the classic elements of a wedding in favor of custom details that are more personalized. Is it any surprise that wedding cakes aren’t as popular as they once were? Price does play a role. (Would you pay over $1,000 for dessert?) Now that brides feel less guilt about skipping the cake, they’re able to make room in their plans for fun alternative dessert ideas like these:

A Doughnut Bar
Display an assortment of your favorites for guests to grab and go during their dance breaks. Best Part: Gourmet donuts can be created to look like anything you want, so you can still be super creative.

Milk and Cookie Bar
The classic childhood treat will always be a late-night hit for all ages. Your guests will jump at the chance to grab a handful of fresh baked cookies on their way out the door. The milkshakes just seal the deal.

Cake Pops
Imagine a yummy, bite-sized piece of cake on a lollipop stick. That’s a cake pop. It’s the perfect sweet treat for guests who can’t wait to cure their sweet tooth and hurry back to the dance floor.

Read more about wedding cake alternatives on GetMarried.com: 11 Fun Wedding Cake Alternatives

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