When it comes to creating a show-stopping moment at your next event, few things delight guests like a thoughtfully curated dessert table. Whether you're planning a wedding, baby shower, birthday, or graduation, a custom dessert table not only satisfies sweet cravings—it adds personality and visual charm to your celebration. Here’s how to plan the perfect dessert table that your guests will rave about!
How to Plan the Perfect Dessert Table for Any Event
Ellen Culwell
🎯 1. Know Your Event Theme
Start by choosing a color palette or theme that reflects your event. Soft pastels for a baby shower? Bold glam for a birthday bash? Let your sweets match the mood. At The Cottage Cakery, we follow your lead, taking inspiration from your event theme to curate a dessert table that will stun your guests. We can match your color scheme with buttercream frosting and chocolate-covered sweets.
🧁 2. Offer Variety
Aim for 3–6 treat types of treats for visual interest and different tastes. Great options include:
- Cupcakes
- Cake pops
- Chocolate-covered strawberries
- Decorated sugar cookies
- Chocolate-dipped pretzels
- Mini cakes or cookie sandwiches
Provide a variety of tasty options customized to fit your event's theme. Mix and match treats to build a show-stopping dessert table. You may desire an eye-catching centerpiece surrounded by platters and tiered stands overflowing with mouth-watering baked goods.
📏 3. Balance Height and Layout
Use cake stands, risers, and trays to create levels. This adds dimension and makes your dessert display Instagram-worthy. Ensure that your table is well-balanced in height as well as spacing. Add decorative elements between displays to fill empty spaces and add visual appeal. Items such as fresh or fake flowers, fabrics, and chargers can add pops of color and bring your dessert table together.
💡 4. Customize Your Treats
Custom-decorated desserts that match your theme make your table truly unforgettable. From logo cookies to cupcake toppers, personalization is key. Edible images printed on wafer paper or icing sheets can be customized with monograms, logos, or patterns that match your event and represent your brand or theme.
Need Help Creating a Custom Dessert Table?
At The Cottage Cakery, we specialize in personalized dessert tables for all occasions. We’ll work with your theme, color scheme, and dietary needs to create a sweet spread your guests won’t forget.
👉 Contact us today to start planning your dream dessert table!
615-585-6336