I was absolutely delighted by the input on my previous post! Can I just say that I love this community? Because I really do. Thanks for helping this indecisive gal out!
Today I’m moving upwards from my feet and talking about something that’s very close to my heart: my stomach. While there’s something magical about the traditional, tiered wedding cake—nowadays there are so many creative, sweet endings to indulge in. I can’t help but drool a bit as I see these dessert displays incorporated into other weddings. One of my regular blog reads, Ruffled, even featured a post the other day all about the art of dessert bars. Check it out for some great tips and tricks! In the meantime, get ready for a visual sugar high, my dears.
The smorgasbord candy bar:
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The ice cream sundae bar, which the Tartlets–if we could–would twist into a gelato bar:
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The gastronomical dessert spread with a little something for everyone:
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Donuts a la Miss French Toast:
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A pie parade, circa our very own Ms. Seahorse:
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And who can forget the trendy, oh-so-cute cupcakes:
Jennifer Young via Green Wedding Shoes
What sort of treats did you, or will you serve your guests? Stay tuned to see what we decided on!
I’m drooling!!!
We served our guests cupcakes 
We had about 5 different flavors and they were absolutely delicious and everyone loved them!
Can’t wait to hear what you choose to do!
ahhhh Tartlet!! you made me crave something sweet…so I had a cupcake! grrr…
Yummy!! We’re doing a cookie buffet and doing cheesecake for our cake and dessert. I love doing things differently than a traditional cake!
This post is the mortal enemy of anyone attempting to avoid sweets! Still, I can’t wait to see what you’ve chosen to do after looking at your amazing inspirations.
Oh, drool. If I could have had one at my wedding I would have DEFINATELY had an icecream sundae bar
I would be thrilled to go to a wedding with any of these!!! We had a cookie bar that was a big hit!!
Mmm I am officially drooling! I would love to have any/all of these at our wedding and I don’t think you can go wrong!
We will definitely be doing a smore’s bar at our pre-wedding reception (the night before the wedding) for out of town guests. I’m more excited for that than I am for the wedding cake haha!
*tummy grumbling* I cannot wait to see what deliciousness the tartlets choose! Meanwhile, I will be in the corner stuffing my face with those mini donuts. Yummmmm.
target has a lot of the jars from your first pic on sale right now (at least in my area). we aren’t doing a dessert bar, but i thought of all you bees when i saw them!
amazing! we’re getting a list of desserts from family members and having chocolate covered tuxedo strawberries, truffles, brownies, and possibly a smores table if allowed. will love to see what you come up with
We’re doing a dessert table… one cutting cake, some family and grocery store supplied desserts, and mini banana puddings and chocolate covered strawberries from our caterer
@piglet_625: Oh my gosh, a cookie buffet! That sounds incredible!
@Miss Lox: Tell me about it…I was popping M&Ms like crazy while writing this post. 
@CapeBride917: I may have to borrow your idea for our welcoming dinner! Mr. Tartlet’s parents have a fire pit in their backyard, and this would be PERFECT. Thank you!
@Chocolatte: Thanks for the info! I heart Target shopping. 
@glaca, @spinningstars: This post has come back to bite me in the bum. Your dessert tables sound amazing!
ZOMG, I love that gelato parlor idea! We’re doing a cookie bar, as per Catholic/Pittsburgh tradition, but we’re having quite the myriad of offerings. Whenever I see posts like this, I just add more things on my list to bake…Cookies, Cupcakes, Donuts?? I MUST BE STOPPED!
Oh man, I think the crazy amount of dessert ideas out there is a bit overwhelming! We’re going for a dessert bar with many, many offerings. And now I’m totally craving something sweet… and it’s not even 10 am. Oh no!
I want pie, I want candy, I want just about everything! Even cupcakes! But we’ll restrain ourselves and just have a delicious pie buffet.
The gelato bar idea is so fab! If that’s not doable, I think your other inspiration pics are so delish
Mrs. Tartlet, Rochester, MI Age and Occupation: Age & Occupation: 27, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Medical Student Engagement Date: May 2, 2009 Wedding Date: May 2011 Venue: The Royal Park Hotel About Me: I'm an exuberant gal from the Midwest with a penchant for Neuroscience and anything sparkly. I'm not afraid to poke fun at myself, and I'm a believer that given the right pair of shoes, a girl can conquer the world. While an interest in the sciences threw Mr. Tartlet and me together (again, and again, until it finally stuck), we share a love for many things---food, video games, car dancing, food, bad puns, travel, did I mention food?---that ultimately led us to where we are now, less than five months from becoming Mr. and Mrs. We're planning a laid-back, romantic, garden-inspired affair with organic and quirky touches that reflect our love for the unexpected!
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