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You may or may not have decided on a lavish wedding cake, but either way, when it comes to the reception, you know you want to pull out all the stops for your guests. A dessert bar as an accompaniment to the main fare beckons your guests with a spectacle of tempting bite-size snacks. As a side note or banquet unto itself, it shows your appreciation while offering another grace note to the celebrations. Your dessert bar may incorporate a variety of small items all together, or display specific task-oriented confections at individual stations.
Dessert trees offer people choices, a big deal in today's society where one person may be allergic to chocolate while another cannot stand the taste of vanilla. Before you turn on your oven, you'll need to come up with a tree base. You can make your own, mimicking the architecture, shapes and heights of those sold by baking supply shops and websites, or buy one that's big enough to hold mini-desserts. Whichever road you take, pile your dessert tree high with eye candy and guests will leave with sweet memories of your dessert.
A day at the beach calls for light food and clothing. On beach days, you can indulge in the natural beauty of your surroundings, enjoy your favorite book, soak up the sun and eat delicious treats. As you pack up your beach gear and head for the sand, choose simple desserts to take with you. Some desserts fair better than others beachside due to the temperature. Others are easy to prepare and put you in the mood for a tasty sweet.
While desserts are delicious, the way they are displayed can further add to their appeal. Creating a unique dessert display highlights delicious food and can add character to a party or event. A dessert display with a theme can become a focal point and a welcome invitation for guests to partake in a delicious dessert.
In addition to or in replacement of serving guests slices of wedding cake, many couples are offering a dessert bar at the reception. If you choose to go this route, you should take a cue from your favorites but also keep a few points in mind.
For many people, the measure of a good meal or get-together is sprinkled in the dessert. So give your guests some savory choices that they won't be able to resist. Read on to learn how to create an upscale dessert bar for your party.
