How to Host a Dessert Reception

Weddings are all about sharing your special day with family and friends. Though the industry has turned into a multi million dollar market, every wedding, and reception, can be different. If you are watching a budget, or only inviting a small number of people, a great alternative to a sit-down dinner is a dessert reception. Here are some tips for those who wish to host a dessert reception.

Instructions

1. Include the correct wording in your invitations. Host a dessert reception properly by letting your guests know that they should not expect a full meal after the ceremony. Include wording like "coffee and dainties reception", "dessert reception" or "stand up reception."

2. Have the ceremony earlier in the day. With early afternoon ceremonies, your guests will be less likely to expect a large meal at the reception. A reception at two or three in the afternoon lends itself to desserts and finger foods.

3. Stock up on candy. Host a dessert reception with enough variety to please everyone. Candy bars at receptions are popular for the young and old, and they are relatively easy to put together. Go to a bulk candy shop, buy the proper glass jars and scoops for serving, and leave the choice and quantity up to your guests.

4. Serve coffee and tea. The perfect way to enjoy a delicious array of desserts is with the right beverage. If you and your fiance are coffee or tea connessuirs, provide your guests with your favorite flavors and brands to choose from.

5. Display enough desserts to allow for party favors. A great way to send your guests home with favors they can choose, provide dessert boxes, and enough desserts, for your guests to take home their hand picked party favors.

6. Skip the cake if it isn't your style. Host a dessert reception with bridal cupcakes instead of a large wedding cake. This will take the cake cutting mess out of the mix, and you can order different flavors and icings to please any pallate.