Of course it is traditional to have a wedding cake, but many wedding planners confirm that there is a popular trend toward spoiling guests with the additional indulgence of a mouth-watering selection of sweets and miniature pastries. Even if you are planning a seated menu, a Dessert Station not only adds elegance to your event, it also provides your guests the chance to circulate and feel more a part of your special occasion.
Janice Harwood, the owner of Dallywater’s Tea Room in Naples, New York believes that the Dessert Station phenomena is more than just a passing trend. “Offering an array of European-inspired pastries is more than just a sweet addition to your important event, it also treats your guests to a sampling of confections that are unique and memorable,” says Janice. “At Dallywater’s, we take great pride in the items we produce and are proud of our reputation as the pastry and dessert leaders in the Finger Lakes.”
Selecting the pastries and sweets for your dessert station is as important as any other aspect of your wedding.
When it comes to choosing what to serve, there are many options. Many of the most popular pastries are those with a European flair. French Macarons, Hazelnut Frangipane, Gateux de Bebe, and Fruit Tartlets are perfect examples of elegant pastries that can be made with different taste profiles and in many colors. Although flavor is important, pastries can be chosen to compliment your color scheme then arranged along with flowers in a way that fits with the rest of your design. You can even provide little bags or boxes for guests to take a few of their favorites home in.
Whatever the event; a wedding, shower, anniversary, birthday or corporate party, a Dessert Table is an excellent opportunity to indulge and impress your guests.
