Summer weddings mean lots of heat, and not just for your wedding guests. Summer weather can cause icing to melt and pretty fondant designs to droop, which no bride wants. Consider a fun wedding cake alternative to withstand the temperatures and show off your unique style.
There’s a reason pie is the dessert of summer. Peach, blueberry, raspberry and beyond, channel the flavors of nostalgia and serve your guests delicious slices of summer favorites from a pie bar. Just be sure to look for the best pie shop in your city to cater the event. You can even go with mini single-serving pies or pie pops for an updated alternative.
For weddings with a whimsical feel, cotton candy can take your guests back to childhoods filled with summer fairs and carnivals. DIY brides can easily rent an industrial cotton candy machine and enlist a willing friend or relative to operate it during the reception. Serve up everybody’s favorite fluff in your wedding colors and get ready for some extra-fun photo ops.
If you can’t break away from the idea of some sort of cake component, step outside the box and try a pancake bar. If your caterer is up for it, request a live cooking station to ensure each pancake is fresh from the pan, leaving no time for them to become soggy or unsavory. Line up a plethora of fun toppings and you’re good to go.
An idea that will definitely keep your guests cool? Hiring a hip ice cream or gelato food truck to drive up at the end of your reception, dishing out a specially created menu of signature icy treats just for you.
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