7 fun & unexpected wedding desserts (that aren't cake)
- The Wedding Chest
- Jun 11
- 1 min read
Forget the traditional wedding cake and spice up your dessert table with something unexpected! From quirky treats to unique flavour combos, these 7 fun wedding desserts are guaranteed to wow your guests and add a personal touch to your celebration.

1
(Mini) Tiered Cakes
Okay, I know we said no cakes, but this is too adorable not to consider. A stylish twist on tradition, mini tiered cakes give each guest their own personalised slice of elegance, no cutting required.

2
Dessert Cocktails
Serve up sweet sips like espresso martinis, boozy milkshakes, or Baileys affogatos, ideal for dessert and a nightcap in one.

3
Cookies & Milk Shots
Serve up a playful late-night snack with warm cookies and mini glasses of milk or flavoured liqueurs—comfort food with a chic twist.

4
Boba or Bubble Tea Station
Let guests customise their own drinks with toppings like pearls, jellies, and foams, perfect for a modern and playful twist.

5
Cupcake Tower
A tiered (cup) cake? Colourful, flavour-packed, and easy to serve, cupcake towers let you mix and match flavours while still giving that ‘wow’ dessert moment.

6
Ice Cream Cart
Bring in a vintage-style cart serving gourmet flavours like rose pistachio or coconut gula melaka for a refreshing and fun treat.

7
Sweet-Treat Cups
Can't decide which desserts make the cut? Why not have them all in elegant and easy-to-serve individual dessert cups like mini tiramisus, panna cotta, or crème brûlées?