I realize that I have already blogged about the alluring appeal of using cupcakes at your reception in lieu of the traditional four-tier cake, but I just couldn’t resist walking down memory lane. If interested, check out my original cupcake post. Really, who doesn’t enjoy cupcakes? They bring a smile to my face as long back as I can remember. They are associated with happy occasions….birthdays, holidays, and school parties! So, why not weddings?
Not to fear. The geniuses at Martha Stewart Weddings have once again bested the best in cupcake designs. These brilliant confectionary creations presented in their “Let them eat CUPCAKES” article out of the Summer 2009 issue are sure to be mouth-watering guest pleasers at any event!
Yes, I love the cupcake idea as an alternative to the wedding cake but the use of elegantly crafted cupcakes can hold the same appeal and be multifunctional, serving not only as dessert but as your reception favor to boot! Choose a dessert bar to exhibit your cupcakes and include mini bakery boxes at the start of the line. Your guests can put their cakes in the boxes to eat later or indulge in after they return to their seats.
If you and your husband-to-be desire the traditional cake, that’s fine! You could use the dessert bar as your favor presentation instead of placing them at your guest tables. It will also allow your guests more opportunity to mix and mingle instead of having them in their chairs…..especially if some aren’t dancers! If you are on a budget cupcakes might be a nice alternative to a cake, because not all people eat the wedding cake. I usually don’t, even at family weddings, but if there is a dessert bar or candy line I’m there! Have a smaller cake made for you to cut into or have a larger cake with faux layers. Have the top two layers serve as one, for your cake cutting, and the second as the anniversary layer to take home to freeze!
Just remember, if you plan to use them as favors make sure you have an announcement made or have cards waiting for your guests at their seats instructing them to “take one please” unless other specified. We all think that everyone would understand this concept without having to be reminded, but let’s remember there are two factors at weddings; children and adults who behave like their children. If this is a concern of yours, maybe budget in an extra 10 servings in case. The extra you can take home or on your honeymoon to enjoy. Hopefully this can be an insightful blog for you because it was a lot of fun to compose. Good luck brides!
Images from marthastewartweddings.com
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