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A classic tiered cake with a cute wedding topper is often considered an essential element of a traditional wedding. However, more and more brides are opting for a wide range of desserts to accompany their cake or scratching the cake completely! This new trend has sparked a lot of creative alternatives that look too yummy not to share. If you’re looking for delicious and unique wedding treats, take a gander at these drool-worthy sweets!

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62803 Who doesn't love doughnuts? They look especially wedding-appropriate when they're stacked in a cake shape and dressed up with fabric flowers! Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.cakeeventsblog.com/2011/12/tutorial-pretty-powdered-donut-tower.html" target="_blank">Cake Events and Design</a>. 20110820_103 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20110820_103-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20110820_103.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20110820_103.jpg 550 825 {"aperture":"4","created_timestamp":"1313857475","focal_length":"50","iso":"1000","shutter_speed":"0.0008"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/14-unique-treats-for-your-dessert-table/slide/20110820_103/ 20110820_103 0 0

60475 If you're a cheesecake fanatic, these mini versions are a great option for a large wedding party. These cheesecakes were actually homemade by the bride herself! Photo by <a href="http://www.jasondoreyphoto.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Jason Dorey Photography</a>. As seen in this <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/real-weddings/2011/10/24/a-seaside-wedding-in-nova-scotia/" target="_blank">Real Wedding</a>. WBJUNE_cheesecake https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1816-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1816.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1816.jpg 550 366 {"copyright":"Jason Dorey All Rights Reserved"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/14-unique-treats-for-your-dessert-table/slide/1816-2/ 1816-2 0 0

60470 We absolutely love these chocolate covered strawberries with bride and groom icing designs. They'd be a perfect treat for any type of wedding. Photo by <a href="http://www.joelross.com/" target="_blank">Joel Ross Photography</a>. As seen in this <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/real-weddings/2011/10/06/a-modern-glamorous-wedding-in-winnipeg-manitoba/" target="_blank">Real Wedding</a>. WBJUNE_chocstraw https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/19-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/19.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/19.jpg 550 366 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/14-unique-treats-for-your-dessert-table/slide/19-63/ 19-63 0 0

60471 Cake pops are a must-have for your dessert table and can be decorated to go along with your wedding theme! Photo by <a href="http://www.joelross.com/" target="_blank">Joel Ross Photography</a>. As seen in this <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/real-weddings/2011/10/06/a-modern-glamorous-wedding-in-winnipeg-manitoba/" target="_blank">Real Wedding</a>. WBJUNE_cakepops https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20.jpg 550 366 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/14-unique-treats-for-your-dessert-table/slide/20-58/ 20-58 0 0

60476 For a full-out sugar shock, opt for a candy bar instead of a wedding cake! You and your mister can select all your favourite treats to share with your guests. For bonus points, choose colours that match your colour palette to maintain your theme! Photo by <a href="http://www.lauramco.smugmug.com/" target="_blank">Laura McOrmond Photography</a>. As seen in this <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/real-weddings/2012/01/26/a-charming-vintage-wedding-in-victoria-british-columbia-inspired-by-flea-market-finds/" target="_blank">Real Wedding</a>. WBJUNE_candybar https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2211-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2211.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2211.jpg 550 368 {"aperture":"3.5","camera":"NIKON D200","created_timestamp":"1311506482","focal_length":"35","iso":"400","shutter_speed":"0.00133333333333"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/14-unique-treats-for-your-dessert-table/slide/2211/ 2211 0 0

60474 We love how this couple decided to place an assortment of different kinds of cookies in large cookie jars. Photo by <a href="http://www.jamiedelaine.com/" target="_blank">Jamie Delaine Photography</a>. As seen in this <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/real-weddings/2012/02/17/an-elegant-vancouver-wedding-inspired-by-fantasy-novels/" target="_blank">Real Wedding</a>. WBJUNE_cookies https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/291-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/291.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/291.jpg 550 367 {"aperture":"2","camera":"Canon EOS 5D Mark II","created_timestamp":"1306003152","copyright":"Copyright: Jillian Kirby @ Lucy Lime Studios","focal_length":"50","iso":"1600","shutter_speed":"0.003125"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/14-unique-treats-for-your-dessert-table/slide/291/ 291 0 0

60477 Can’t choose just one dessert? No problem! For the indecisive bride, lay out a variety of squares to please every taste bud. Photo by <a href="http://neilslattery.com/#home/" target="_blank">Neil Slattery Photography</a>. As seen in this <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/real-weddings/2011/09/06/a-tiffany-blue-and-pink-lakeside-wedding-in-kelowna-b-c/" target="_blank">Real Wedding</a>. WBJUNE_squares https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/AandJ_1223-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/AandJ_1223.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/AandJ_1223.jpg 500 751 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/14-unique-treats-for-your-dessert-table/slide/aandj_1223-3/ aandj_1223-3 0 0

60478 Fruit and chocolate are undeniably a scrumptious combo. To add some fun to your dessert table, provide a chocolate fondue station with trays of different kinds of fruit for dipping! Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.chocolatefountainrental.org/chocolate-fondue-fountain/" target="_blank">Chocolate Fountain Rental</a>. WBJUNE_chocofondue https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/chocolate-fountain-strawberry-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/chocolate-fountain-strawberry.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/chocolate-fountain-strawberry.jpg 550 786 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/14-unique-treats-for-your-dessert-table/slide/chocolate-fountain-strawberry/ chocolate-fountain-strawberry 0 0

60479 For an elegant wedding, choose mini crème brûlée bowls to serve at your reception. This French delicacy is light and can easily be jazzed up to suit your colour scheme! Photo courtesy of <a href="http://brides.prestonbailey.com/2011/12/05/wedding-cake-alternative-creme-brulee/" target="_blank">Preston Bailey</a>. WBJUNE_cremebrulee https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/creme-brule-105x105.png https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/creme-brule.png https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/creme-brule.png 550 689 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/14-unique-treats-for-your-dessert-table/slide/creme-brule/ creme-brule 0 0

62802 If you and your mister are movie-lovers, why not serve popcorn instead of traditional sweets? Photo courtesy of <a href="http://blog.hwtm.com/2009/08/party-diy-paper-treat-cones/" target="_blank">Hostess with the Mostess</a>. WBJUNE12_hostess https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/WBJUNE12_hostess-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/WBJUNE12_hostess.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/WBJUNE12_hostess.jpg 550 652 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/14-unique-treats-for-your-dessert-table/slide/wbjune12_hostess/ wbjune12_hostess 0 0

60472 French macarons are a delicate and tasty treat that look great on a dessert table. Macarons come in many different flavours and colours that can easily be matched to your colour palette! Photo by <a href="http://www.definitionphotography.com/" target="_blank">Definition Photography</a>. As seen in this <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/real-weddings/2012/01/12/an-elegant-rustic-wedding-in-markham-ontario/" target="_blank">Real Wedding</a>. WBJUNE_macarons https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/155-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/155.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/155.jpg 600 399 {"aperture":"3.2","credit":"Gary Bieler","camera":"NIKON D700","created_timestamp":"1315175315","copyright":"Definition Photography","focal_length":"60","iso":"1250","shutter_speed":"0.008"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/14-unique-treats-for-your-dessert-table/slide/155/ 155 0 0

60482 Pies are a great option for a rustic or country-themed wedding. Serve them on cute pie trays and offer fresh berries and whipped cream on the side. Photo by <a href="http://www.carmensantorelliphotography.com/" target="_blank">Carmen Santorelli Photography</a>. As seen in this <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/blogs/real-weddings/2012/04/05/a-hunger-games-themed-wedding-shoot/" target="_blank">styled shoot</a>. WBJUNE_pies https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/h.g.-wedding-34-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/h.g.-wedding-34.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/h.g.-wedding-34.jpg 550 403 {"camera":"QSS-32_33","copyright":"2012 Carmen Santorelli Photography"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/14-unique-treats-for-your-dessert-table/slide/h-g-wedding-34-2/ h-g-wedding-34-2 0 0

62852 There was nothing better than running after the ice-cream truck as a kid, so why not bring the truck right to your wedding? Guests can channel their inner children and choose their own favourite frosty treat to enjoy. This dessert is perfect for a summer wedding! Photo courtesy of <a href="http://cachicdesign.com/seasonal-delights/summer-wedding-trends-ice-cream/" target="_blank">Cachic Design</a>. WBJUNE12_cachic https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/WBJUNE12_cachic-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/WBJUNE12_cachic.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/WBJUNE12_cachic.jpg 550 403 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/14-unique-treats-for-your-dessert-table/slide/wbjune12_cachic/ wbjune12_cachic 0 0

60484 Feast your eyes on this unique and adorable Rice Krispie cake. Deck it out in fruit like this or top it off with chocolate---the options are endless! Photo courtesy of <a href="http://myknotcouture.com/wordpress/2012/01/diy-snap-crackle-wedding-cake/" target="_blank">My Knot Couture</a><a>. </a> WBJUNE_ricekrispie https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ricekrispiewedcake-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ricekrispiewedcake.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ricekrispiewedcake.jpg 550 672 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/14-unique-treats-for-your-dessert-table/slide/ricekrispiewedcake/ ricekrispiewedcake 0 0