23 Delicious Wedding Dessert Table Display Ideas for 2023

Use some of these yummy dessert table ideas for your reception.

Wedding dessert buffet station is a wildly popular option for couples who want an alternative to the just a traditional wedding cake. From rustic homemade tarts to elegant French macarons, these wedding dessert tables for 2023 with different display ideas not only satisfy guests’ sugar cravings, but they also add personality to the overall wedding theme. You can have tree stumps stand if you’ll have a rustic wedding, or have a Persian tea station if you’re planning a vintage wedding. What’s more, the dessert bar will be a focal point of your reception to give guest full impression on your wedding day. Here’re some great ideas to display your wedding dessert tables I’ve rounded up. Let’s check them out and get inspired.

Wedding cakes topped with buttercream in flavors like lemon, vanilla, and rosewater look beautiful on a dessert table.

wedding reception dessert table display ideas for 2023
wedding reception dessert table display ideas for 2023

Vintage Wedding Dessert Table Ideas

Vintage wedding dessert displays are quite popular due to their nostalgic and romantic appeal, uniqueness, timelessness and budget-friendly aspects. They can add a special touch to the wedding and create lasting memories for the couple and their guests. Here are some great examples of vintage dessert tables:

Serve Macarons

These white macarons are the ideal romantic dessert, especially when placed on a table decorated with vintage style elegance. These wedding desserts, which are offered in bite sized servings are available in a variety of flavors and complement any wedding theme.

vintage wedding dessert table ideas
vintage wedding dessert table ideas

See also: 45+ Delicious Wedding Cake Pops Ideas

Dessert Display on White Shelf

A dessert table is a fun and unique way to display tasty desserts at any event and it doesn’t have to take the form of a table at all. A white wood shelf is a gorgeous and practical choice if you’re looking for something a bit different for your wedding dessert table.

sweet simple wedding dessert display ideas
sweet simple wedding dessert display ideas

Ladder Dessert Bar

The perfect delicious finish to your vintage wedding is this ladder dessert bar with wedding sign, which contains pies, cakes, cookies and cupcakes.

vintage wedding dessert display ideas with ladder
vintage wedding dessert display ideas with ladder (RKM Photography/Buttercream Bakery)

Ice Cream Bar

What better way to remember your childhood days than by having an old fashioned ice cream bar? Classic ice cream trucks stocked with tasty flavors and toppings are always a hit with wedding guests, especially if your big day falls in the warmer months (summer or spring).

vintage wedding dessert display ideas ice cream
vintage wedding dessert display ideas ice cream (Style Me Pretty)

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Elegant Outdoor Wedding Dessert Table Ideas

Outdoor dessert displays are a good option for wedding due to their elegance, ample space, fresh air, versatility and suitability for warm weather. They provide a beautiful and unique setting for sweet treats and can enhance the overall atmosphere of the wedding celebration. Here are some examples of outdoor elegant wedding dessert tables:

“Love is Sweet” Dessert Table

The wedding reception isn’t complete without this dessert table. Everyone can find a new favorite sweet here, as there are so many options. The words “Love is sweet” are written on the table to heighten the sentiment.

sweet outdoor wedding dessert table ideas
sweet outdoor elegant wedding dessert table ideas

 Doughnut Holes

Doughnut holes are mini dessert bites that are ideal for outdoor weddings and much easier to eat than a full doughnut after a hearty dinner.

simple chic wedding dessert display ideas
simple chic wedding dessert display ideas
trending chic wedding dessert table display ideas
trending chic wedding dessert table display ideas

Romantic Floral Dessert Table

The dessert table at your wedding doesn’t need to be professionally styled, you can make it easily on your own. If you want to impress your guests with a fun, engaging, and delicious addition to the wedding reception, set up a food or dessert bar with a variety of treats like macarons, ice cream sundaes and cupcakes surrounded by romantic floral arrangements.

outdoor wedding dessert table ideas
outdoor wedding dessert table ideas (Wedding Chicks)

Soft Colored Dessert Display

Softly colored wedding cakes and dessert display are perfect for elegant and traditional outdoor weddings. The yellow flowers on this cake carry over into the mini treats, giving it a fresh and trendy look.

elegant outdoor wedding dessert bar ideas
elegant outdoor wedding dessert bar ideas (Wilders Bakery Young)

Dessert Table Display For Rustic Wedding

A rustic wedding dessert table is popular among couples because it creates a warm and welcoming vibe that complements the relaxed and casual tone of a fall wedding. Natural elements such as wood, burlap, and florals are typically used lending a lovely and down-to-earth look to the dessert table.

Boho Chic Display

The addition of a wooden dessert table and a four-tiered cake can give your wedding celebration an instant boho vibe. Adding natural materials such as rustic tree stumps, flowers and greenery will help you achieve a stunning balance of modern chic and traditional beauty for your wedding.

woodland rustic wedding dessert bar ideas
woodland rustic wedding dessert bar ideas

Fruit Dessert Table

Eat it up and say yum—This chocolate dipped strawberry wedding dessert table is ideal for a summer wedding and will be delightful to fruit lovers.

rustic wedding dessert display ideas
rustic wedding dessert display ideas  (Style Me Pretty)

Wooden Ladder

A dessert table made of wood is perfect for any outdoor event, whether it’s a garden party, a wedding in the country or anything else. We adore the idea of using natural elements to present mix desserts.

rustic wedding dessert display ideas with vintage ladder
rustic wedding dessert display ideas with vintage ladder (M&J Photography)

“Gimme Some Sugar” Display

For this rustic backyard wedding, a sweet treat “Gimme some sugar” dessert station with cookies, macarons and s’mores-inspired pops made of marshmallows wrapped in chocolate and graham cracker crumbs added a homey touch to the spread.

rustic wedding dessert bar decoration ideas
rustic wedding dessert bar decoration ideas (LAURA MOLL)

Fruit Tarts Dessert Table

Few things on the wedding dessert table are more mouthwatering than a traditional fresh fruit tart. A three-tiered rustic cake with tons of lovely fruits and a chocolate mini cake are surrounding it.

rustic outdoor wedding dessert table ideas
rustic outdoor wedding dessert table ideas (Junebug Weddings)

Dessert Display With Candles

With the appropriate extras, even a plain dessert table can become the enchanted scene you’ve always imagined it to be. Greenery and candles can make a dessert table look lovely no matter how many different dishes you’re serving.

rustic outdoor wedding dessert bar
rustic outdoor wedding dessert bar

Cookies Dessert Table

A cookie bar is a simple and cheap wedding desert ideas. Even if you’re just having a small wedding reception (in a backyard, maybe? ), a cookie bar stocked with sweet treats like chocolate chip, Oatmeal Raisin and peanut butter cookies will impress your guests and satisfy their sweet tooth.

Cookies in a rustic dessert spread
Cookies in a rustic dessert spread (The farm bakery & events)
rustic wedding dessert table display ideas
rustic wedding dessert table display ideas

Mini Pies

One popular alternative to wedding cake is mini pies. One pie, however, is rarely sufficient for a whole wedding because it is not layered like a tiered cake. Instead, you might organize a dessert table with a variety of pies to serve at the reception.

mini pies on wooden stump dessert bar
mini pies on wooden stump dessert bar (The farm bakery & events)

Country Wedding Dessert Display Ideas

Country dessert table for wedding displays are best option due to their rustic charm, relaxed vibe, natural beauty, homemade touch and budget-friendliness. They offer a warm and inviting atmosphere and can add a unique and personal touch to the wedding celebration. Here are some examples of country wedding dessert table displays:

Stair Dessert Display

Instead of spending a lot of money on a cake stand, you can save money by displaying a variety of elegant cupcakes on some wooden stairs.

country wedding dessert display ideas
country wedding dessert display ideas (the knot)

Rustic Doughnut Dessert Table

Guests at your wedding would love to be greeted with these delicious doughnuts. One of the best parts of having a dessert bar is the creative freedom it provides in terms of how you arrange the sweets on display. This rustic wooden crate is stocked to the brim with delicious doughnuts of all varieties.

country wedding dessert display ideas with donuts
country wedding dessert display ideas with donuts

Cupcake Dessert Display

Cupcakes in a variety of flavors, such as dark chocolate fudge, mocha and banana, displayed on a wooden stump with a label sign make a great addition to a wedding dessert table.

country rustic wedding dessert display ideas
country rustic wedding dessert display ideas (James Tang Photography)

Pink and Gold Dessert Ideas

There is a wide variety of sweets that you can provide for your wedding guests and you can even coordinate the desserts and decorations with your wedding’s theme and color scheme. Cake pops, macarons, doughnuts, cupcakes and fruit skewers all look great and taste delicious on dessert tables set up with a country theme. Put pots of fresh herbs, garlands and confetti on the table to make a beautiful centerpiece for your celebration.

chic wedding dessert table display ideas
chic wedding dessert table display ideas

Natural Themed Dessert Bar

A dessert table for a wedding can be created on a budget. You can use natural components like flowers, hemp, wooden stumps and pine cones to create stunning dessert displays and the natural surroundings will make for stunning photo backdrops.

chic rustic outdoor wedding dessert station ideas
chic rustic outdoor wedding dessert station ideas (Echo Media Photography)

Minimalist Dessert Display

This minimal dessert bar stand out with their gorgeous three tiered cakes and theme appropriate presentation. The ideal environment for a country style wedding is created by using a wooden box and decorating it with fresh greenery and leaves.

chic outdoor wedding dessert table display ideas
chic outdoor wedding dessert table display ideas

Apple Dumplings Display With Sauce

Apple dumplings are a wonderful addition to a desserts table. Make it a memorable dessert by serving them with a scoop of ice cream and a sauce like caramel apples or vanilla.

Apple dumplings are an excellent dessert addition
Apple dumplings are an excellent dessert addition (The farm bakery & events)

How to Choose A Wedding Dessert Table?

It takes some thought to put together a wedding dessert table. Don't forget to bring the following items:

Wedding cake: If you want a classic wedding cake, this is the one to go for. This will most certainly be the primary attraction and the largest dessert, so get started now!

Other sweets: In addition to your cake, choose other desserts and make sure to include a variety of flavors and ingredients so that everyone may enjoy them. It can be anything from a candy bar to fresh fruit to brownies to red velvet cupcakes to cream cheese cake!

The table: Consider whether you want to utilize a statement table or cover a basic table with a table cloth or other decorations.

Cake stands or other unusual dessert displays can be used to add height to your table while also adding a decorative touch.

wedding dessert table ideas
wedding dessert table ideas

Common FAQs

What is the cost of a wedding dessert table?

A dessert table at a wedding typically costs anywhere from $250 to $1000 or even more. The cost of a dessert table for wedding can vary a lot depending on things like the size of the display, the number and types of desserts, how much customization is done and where the table is set up.

How to set up a dessert table for wedding?

Setting up a dessert table for wedding is a multi-step process that begins with deciding on a theme and continuing through selecting desserts, settling on a location, renting or buying decorations, designing a table layout and finishing touches. By following these instructions, they will be able to set up a stunning dessert table for their reception.

What items to put on wedding dessert bar?

You can put delicious desserts, a drink station, a tablecloth and table runners, decorative centerpieces, display stands, tableware, signage and labels and lighting, if it's indoor. These elements can create a visually appealing dessert table for your wedding.

Conclusion:

In addition to being beautiful, wedding dessert table displays give your guests a tasty topic of conversation while they mingle and enjoy the festivities of the reception. Apart from weddings, you can use dessert table bar for other events such as christenings/baptisms, birthday parties, bridal shower, anniversaries and engagement parties. We hope you enjoyed our wedding dessert table ideas for 2023 in this post.

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