Dessert Trends
A large white wedding overflowing with familiar flowers, a plated 3 course meal, and a towering cake might be a dream come true for the more traditional bride these days. Doesn’t sound quite like your type of party? Not a problem! The more modern bride is getting creative with the changing times. Exotic flowers flaunt brilliant accent colors. Sit down dinners are brushed aside for partial seating passed, heavy hors’ doeuvres. And the standard wedding cakeis slowly fading out for unique dessert ideas. In Spring and Summer 2009 receptions, Basikneads Catering has seen a booming trend replace entirely the traditional wedding cake. Whether to save a few bucks or just party outside the box a little bit more, countless couples are trading that tiered white cake for something a bit smaller: cupcakes!
Yes indeed, cupcakes are certainly IN right now for the wedding scene. While there are countless bakeries jumping on to the cupcake bandwagon, the three vendors that Basikneads recommends are as follows: A Thyme To Taste, Georgetown Cupcake, and Hello Cupcake. The contact information for these three bakeries can be found at the bottom of this article.
Although cupcakes are obviously not as visually demanding as a large cake, couples still achieve that grandiose tower affect with a tiered stand that can be either rented or purchased. Talk with your baker, caterer, or rental company about the options they can offer you. These little treats make any reception more interactive by allowing your guests to pick and chose the most scrumptious looking dessert. And kids just love them! Cupcakes bring the out the inner-child in everyone and make for a reception to be remembered!
Cupcakes, however, aren’t the only dessert trend this year. Pies are all the rage now, especially for informal receptions. These delights are no longer considered old fashioned and make an extremely popular conversation piece. How often have you seen pie in place of cake at a wedding reception?
Basikneads is a strong supporter of the current pie trend and highly recommends Mom’s Apple Pie Company (contact info to be found at the bottom of this article) for a melt-in-your-mouth pie experience. Their pies are all homemade with the most basic ingredients and baked to perfection. It certainly shows how much love and attention goes into each individual creation.
Although cupcakes and pies are the current trends resounding at numerous receptions, cakes are not too far off the table. No, not at all! Along with their cupcake or pie display, couples often incorporate a smaller, less lavish cake in with their unique dessert options. This cake is anything from a special family recipe, to a surprise groom’s cake, to miniature styled wedding cake. Want some advise from Basikneads? This is YOUR wedding and it should be a reflection of YOUR tastes. Not into fluffy cakes? Try out the current trend of cupcakes and pies. Are you a more traditional type of couple? Opt for the wedding cake that has been the popular choice for ages. Whatever your decision, be sure to conclude on something you both enjoy.
A Thyme To Taste
P: 703-203-3633
Email: sales@athymetotaste.com
Hello Cupcake
P: 202-861-2253
Email: info@hellocupcakeonline.com
Georgetown Cupcake
P: 202-333-8448
Email: info@georgetowncupcake.com
Mom’s Apple Pie Company
P: 703-771-8590
Email: orders@momsapplepieco.com