If “bigger is better” is part of your wedding mantra, these sky-high sweets are sure to fit the bill. With tall, cylindrical tiers, towering column cakes are a modern take on typical over-the-top wedding cakes. The height of these elegant creations can make them much taller than your average wedding cake, without having to add more tiers. Play with the height of each tier and include embellishments such as intricate, ornate piping in a lace or floral design, or dainty pearls and sugar flowers. Allow this cake to shine on its own cutting table for a seriously sweet photo op—no other desserts required.

This iconic Canadian coffee shop staple is experiencing renaissance of sorts. From oversized doughnut cakes and towers to entire walls covered in fried confections, in 2018 this humble treat is poised to eclipse the macaron as the ultimate wedding sweet table must-have. The popular pastries started making waves at weddings in 2017 as they famously accompanied one bride down the aisle then, a few months later, descended from the ceiling at Serena Williams’ celebrity-filled celebration. Even without a dramatic entrance, crullers and chocolate dips are sure to be a hit with guests of every age. We love the idea of combining a selection of minis to create the ultimate after dinner spread. Pair fancy gourmet doughnuts flecked with dollops of cream and gold leaf with simple glazed and sugared rings and the result will be a beautiful dessert display your guests will be clamouring to devour.