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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.








Photo by TomKat Studio
Photo by TomKat Studio


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.


Photo by RaeinedIn
Photo by RaeinedIn


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.



Photo by ALYCE Paris
Photo by ALYCE Paris


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.


Photo by Pinterest
Photo by Pinterest


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.






Photo by Pinterest
Photo by Pinterest


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?


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