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There’s something about hearty comfort food that just makes people feel at ease. Perhaps it’s your mom’s cookies straight from the oven, your grandmother’s homemade pies or maybe it’s something familiar and nice, like donuts, ice cream or s’mores. A backyard wedding at home or an outdoor, relaxed reception would be the perfect place to treat your guests to some of these homespun desserts.

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43992 In the great debate of "pie versus cake," some dessert enthusiasts go for a buttery crust with fruit filling over a sweet, moist cake. If you're on the side of pie, opt for a variety of homemade or custom selections. Photography by <a href="http://simplybloomphotography.com/index.html" target="_blank">Simply Bloom Photography</a> wbfeb15_pic1 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic1.jpg 550 366 {"aperture":"1.2","camera":"Canon EOS 5D Mark II","created_timestamp":"1282340111","copyright":"SimplyBloom Photography, INC","focal_length":"85","iso":"1000","shutter_speed":"0.001"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-sweet-ways-to-make-your-reception-feel-more-homey/slide/wbfeb15_pic1/ wbfeb15_pic1 0 0

43993 Are they cookies, pies or cakes? No one quite knows what whoopie pies are, but we do know these delicious dessert sandwiches are popular for a reason. Photography by <a href="http://krystalmann.com/index2.php#/home" target="_blank">Krystal Mann Photography</a> wbfeb15_pic2 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic2-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic2.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic2.jpg 550 366 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-sweet-ways-to-make-your-reception-feel-more-homey/slide/wbfeb15_pic2/ wbfeb15_pic2 0 0

43994 With a generously helping of buttercream on the outside, a layer cake can be a decadent, visual show stopper when sliced and shared. Photography by <a href="http://www.sprinklebakes.com" target="_blank">Sprinkle Bakes</a> wbfeb15_pic3 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic3-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic3.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic3.jpg 500 733 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-sweet-ways-to-make-your-reception-feel-more-homey/slide/wbfeb15_pic3/ wbfeb15_pic3 0 0

43995 Donuts are the ultimate Canadian comfort food. We consume the most donuts per capita in the world, so show your patriotic pride with a selection of deep-fried treats. Photography by <a href="http://blog.benblood.com" target="_blank">Ben Blood</a> wbfeb15_pic4 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic4-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic4.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic4.jpg 550 366 {"copyright":"Ben Blood"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-sweet-ways-to-make-your-reception-feel-more-homey/slide/wbfeb15_pic4/ wbfeb15_pic4 0 0

43996 An afternoon tea or picnic wouldn't be complete without some strawberry shortcakes with fresh strawberries, buttery scones and whipped cream. Pound cakes, angel food cake or sponge cakes also make hearty cake alternatives. Photography by <a href="http://www.eatdrinkchic.com" target="_blank">Eat Drink Chic</a> wbfeb15_pic5 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic5-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic5.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic5.jpg 500 398 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-sweet-ways-to-make-your-reception-feel-more-homey/slide/wbfeb15_pic5/ wbfeb15_pic5 0 0

43997 Everybody loves cupcakes. Whether they're glamorous and gourmet or homemade and simple, bite-sized cakes are perfect for sharing and sampling. Photography by <a href="http://www.josevillaphoto.com/" target="_blank">Jose Villa Photography</a> wbfeb15_pic6 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic6-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic6.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic6.jpg 550 335 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-sweet-ways-to-make-your-reception-feel-more-homey/slide/wbfeb15_pic6/ wbfeb15_pic6 0 0

43998 Stay cool during an outdoor reception with ice cream desserts, like sundaes or ice cream sandwiches. Photography by <a href="http://www.helenedujardin.com/" target="_blank">Helene Dujardin via Tartlette</a> wbfeb15_pic7 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic7-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic7.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic7.jpg 500 759 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-sweet-ways-to-make-your-reception-feel-more-homey/slide/wbfeb15_pic7/ wbfeb15_pic7 0 0

43999 There is such thing as a wedding “cheese cake”–-a cake made from wheels of cheese–or there’s the traditional and luxurious dessert “cheesecake." Mix and match flavours like fruit, chocolate or plain, deep-dish style. Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/celebrationcakes/cheesecake-wedding-cake-trio" target="_blank">Baking Mad</a> wbfeb15_pic8 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic8-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic8.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic8.jpg 550 733 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-sweet-ways-to-make-your-reception-feel-more-homey/slide/wbfeb15_pic8/ wbfeb15_pic8 0 0

44001 Serve warm, freshly baked cookies with a splash of milk or tea. Photography by <a href="http://www.summerstreetphotography.com/" target="_blank">Summer Street Photography</a> webfeb15_pic9 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/webfeb15_pic9-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/webfeb15_pic9.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/webfeb15_pic9.jpg 550 385 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-sweet-ways-to-make-your-reception-feel-more-homey/slide/webfeb15_pic9/ webfeb15_pic9 0 0

44000 Roasting smores in front of a campfire will bring your guests back to those summer nights at home or at the cottage. Photography by <a href="http://www.marthamanning.com/main.php" target="_blank">Martha Manning Photography</a> wbfeb15_pic10 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic10-105x105.png https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic10.png https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wbfeb15_pic10.png 500 751 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/10-sweet-ways-to-make-your-reception-feel-more-homey/slide/wbfeb15_pic10/ wbfeb15_pic10 0 0