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JillianM
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 Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:43 pm Post subject: If a bride doesn't want a wedding cake.....? |
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| Just to put my two cent's worth in...I think the reason so many people suggested cupcakes is because they're kind of "in" right now. I thought it was a great alternative to the traditional cake until you elaborated on the point that you're a cake-hater (jk) All of the ideas posted sound wonderful. What a lot of ideas! |
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Jewels
Joined: 03 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:07 pm Post subject: If a bride doesn't want a wedding cake.....? |
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| Perhaps they didn't realize the problem was that she didn't like cake? How about an ice cream cake? You would have to cut and serve it fast and it couldn't be on display for long, but it's not cake. |
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jgf58221389
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| Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:32 pm Post subject: If a bride doesn't want a wedding cake.....? |
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| My best option for you is a selection of pies, cheesecakes (is that a cake?...hhhmmm) maybe chocolate truffles, sorbet, etc. I hope this helps. |
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jfer
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| Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:57 pm Post subject: If a bride doesn't want a wedding cake.....? |
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| Here are a few suggestions...1) How about a Kirspy Kreme wedding cake... if you guys like Krispy Kremes. 2) Cheesecake(s)3) A desert bar with various snacks and treats on it4) Chocolate fountains... who doesn't love chocolate covered fruit, marshmellows, graham crackers, etc.GOOD LUCK coming up with something creative that the bride loves! |
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Jewel6167
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:22 am Post subject: If a bride doesn't want a wedding cake.....? |
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| I had two friends who often had 'mini-dates' to Krispy Kreme for a quick sweet treat. So, for their wedding (granted, it was a very small wedding), they bought dozens of Krispy Kreme fresh glazed donuts, had them arranged w/bits of baby's breath in the cracks and I swear it was beautiful! You had to look twice before you even realized what it was--and then you laughed b/c it was so personal and fun. (not to mention how 'easy' it was to serve the guests!)If you have a favorite alternative sweet, serve that.Another friend of mine had a bunch of friends bring desserts and had a whole array of stuff.It's your wedding. Do what you want and make it about you...and have FUN! |
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JILLF
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:47 am Post subject: If a bride doesn't want a wedding cake.....? |
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A sundae bar, cookie bar,or chocolate bar. Even all 3.Or a donut bar?Or a "Sweet Station" with powdered mini donuts and wedding colored cotton candy in large paper cones?I had a chocolate fountain (and candy bar) at my wedding (with fruit and marshmallows) it was a HUGE hit. But I also had wedding cake for dessert. I personally would not have ONLY a chocolate fountain. Any guests that are allergic to/don't like chocolate will be stuck eating fruit for dessert at you wedding...healthy, but not exactly "special".Some people suggest cupcakes because they think it's not the actual *cake* that the bride hates, but the formal traditional style of the cake. It's best to always be clearer than not on the forum, it's sometimes hard to be certain what a questioner is looking for.Best wishes and good luck!Enjoy whatever fabulous dessert you choose!Edit: I do like and agree with the 2 answers below...it is sort of true that guests like cake. Some WILL expect it and it is traditional. But it IS your wedding, do what you want. On that note, it takes 3500 calories to gain ONE pound...one tiny piece of cake (perhaps 350-400 calories) is NOT going to make or break a typical weight loss diet. And for those concerned about sugar intake, a large fruit cup (especially with syrup) can have just as much carbs/sugar as a medium sized piece of cake. Really. People with diabetes, for instance, must count all the carbs in fruit just like they would for any other dessert (like cake). I am all for providing fruit for those who want it, but I just wanted to clear up some misconceptions that people often have. Fruit cups ARE healthier, but are still loaded with sugar and carbs. Everything in moderation folks!  |
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Jewels
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:12 am Post subject: If a bride doesn't want a wedding cake.....? |
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| people expect wedding cake and the bride does not have to eat it if she does not want it. She could always have an ice cream bar if she wants to be different. |
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JimBertis
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:36 am Post subject: If a bride doesn't want a wedding cake.....? |
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| If I may offer a little opinion here. I would say, why not have a small wedding cake, because some people like cake, and then have some other desserts for people who might not enjoy cake. A few healthy treats such as a fruit bowl, or strawberries dipped in chocolate, or different types of pies might be very scrumptous and pleasing to the taste buds. This is just my opinion, you know. I think a wedding cake might be pleasing to some guests, and then other guests can enjoy other things. Some of us girls are dieting you know, so we appreciate the lower fat selections where we might have a slightly larger portion than we normally have. |
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JifarMestk
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:01 am Post subject: If a bride doesn't want a wedding cake.....? |
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| Sometimes people say they don't want a wedding cake and people suggest cupcakes because of the cost - not thinking the reason the person doesn't want a cake is because of the taste, not because of cost or look. If that makes sense!I don't like wedding cake myself... but love cupcakes. It's something about how the layers have cream and other stuff in them. Ick.Anyway, things like pies, ice cream sundaes, or dessert trays with things like tarts, squares, etc. are all good alternatives! We won't be doing cake at our wedding because although I love cake, I have yet to try a wedding cake that I like (even at 17 weddings!). |
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jillezton
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:26 am Post subject: If a bride doesn't want a wedding cake.....? |
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| I agree. With so many other choices now, the cake is a very expensive item that seems to be wasted. Ask your venue if they have a signature dessert you could have served. Have a dessert bar with various items for your guests to choose.A cookie station with those yummy tea and Italian cookies with little boxes or bags for guests to take some home.A chocolate fountain with lots of things to dip.And then there's the candy station.Another option is ice cream!Choose something you like and go with it. It's your day.Congrats |
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JimBertis
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:51 am Post subject: If a bride doesn't want a wedding cake.....? |
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| How about a tower of Krispy Kreme donuts. Yummmm.White glazed ones would look awesome, some flowers on the top.......wedding cake!!! |
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jill
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:16 am Post subject: If a bride doesn't want a wedding cake.....? |
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| That annoys me too. Yes cupcakes are exactly the same thing as regular cake. They are simply presented in a different fashion. Many people aren't smart enough to figure out that there really is no difference. Some are so traditional and set in their ways that they think that "alternatives" are just ways of disguising the traditional thing so that it looks different but you're still doing it anyway and anything else is not acceptable. If the bride doesn't like cake, she should not be obligated to serve it just because everyone else on the planet says she should. Serve whatever you want instead. The sky is the limit as far as alternatives go so you are only limited by your imagination. Some ideas include pies, cheesecakes, fruit trays, chocolate mousse, ice cream, fruit salad, cherries jubilee or bananas foster action station, dessert crepes action station, cookies, brownies, etc. |
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jifunk
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:40 am Post subject: If a bride doesn't want a wedding cake.....? |
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| Ice cream- you could get a whole lot of mini tubs and stack them up on tiered plates so it's like an ice cream wedding cake.Or do the same with mini tarts (e.g. lemon tarts), mini pies (e.g. apple pies, blackberry pies, etc.), containers of non-cake desserts (e.g. chocolate mousse, tiramisu, etc.) cookies, bags of chocolates, candy, etc.Other ideas:A dessert bar with a whole lot of different desserts to choose from- trifles, pies, cheesecakes, etc. If the reception place offers dessert on their menu you could just go with that.Trays of fruit, marshmellows, etc. and a chocolate fountain (better for small weddings so you don't have to wait in line to get to the fountain) |
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jfer
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:05 am Post subject: If a bride doesn't want a wedding cake.....? |
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| Have a variety of home made (or close to it) pies.There's no rule book that says there has to be a cake.It's just people following people that say "oh you have to have a cake", yeah ok. |
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JillianM
Joined: 24 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:30 am Post subject: If a bride doesn't want a wedding cake.....? |
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| Hi. Funny you asked. Someone else asked this same question a while back. Yes, a cupcake IS cake. Just served in a different form.When my son and daughter-in-law were on their honeymoon, they met a couple from Minnesota. The couple from Minnesota did not have a cake....instead they had "dilly bars" from the Dairy Queen. My daughter-in-law said...."why didn't I think of that!" We all thought "now that IS different." Ice cream instead of cake! |
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