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10 Inspiring Real Wedding Dessert Ideas

Not sure you’re a four-tier cake kind of girl? Don’t fret. There are plenty of other delicious dessert options available, and if these real weddings are any indication the trend is towards homemade treats and bite-size creations. From cinnamon buns covered in icing (see above) to adorable miniature cheesecakes, we present 10 of our favourite wedding dessert ideas.

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A Camp Wedding On The Beach In Magaguadavic Lake, New Brunswick

Amanda Gardiner and William Karl Zachary Kilburn, August 13, 2011, Magaguadavic Lake, New Brunswick.

Photography courtesy Julie Whitlock Photography, (julieawhitlock.com).

Vendors
Ceremony and reception location: Family camp at Magaguadavic Lake
Dress: David’s Bridal
Hair and makeup: Blonde Inc (506-453-1300)
Groom’s tux: Moores
Bridal party attire: David’s Bridal
Cupcakes: Frosted Cupcakes
Music: Wally Banks (506-455-2083)
Favours: Candy bar and wine favours by Wine Kitz
Caterer: Homemade by friends and family

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An Elegant Wedding in Ottawa, Ontario

Brooke Ballantyne and Tyler Akeson, September 3, 2011, Ottawa, Ontario.

Photography courtesy Barbara Ann Studios, (barbara-ann-studios.com).

Vendors

Ceremony location: St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Reception location: Brookstreet Hotel
Dress: McCaffrey Haute Couture
Hair: York Street Spa
Makeup: Arianna Asadi (613-265-7175)
Groom’s tux: Tip Top Tailors
Bridal party attire: Amsale from Mia Bridal Couture
Cupcakes: Sarah J’s Cupcakes
Caterer: Brookstreet Hotel
Flowers: Nancy Papalia

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A Relaxed Vineyard Wedding in Osoyoos, British Columbia

Courtney Jones and Mick Harding, August 6, 2011, Osoyoos, British Columbia.
Photography courtesy Jessica Zais, (jessicazais.com).

Vendors

Ceremony and reception location: Spirit Ridge Resort
Dress: Lillen Collection from Bisou Bridal (604-696-0880)
Hair: Sue Thompson from Chrome Hair Design
Makeup: Melissa Craven
Bridal party attire: BCBG
Groom’s attire: Custom tux from The Tux Store
Favours: Jones Soda with custom labels
Cupcakes: The Original Cupcakes
Planner: Best friend of the bride, Katelyn Mahar
Music: DJ Scott Macrae from Airwaves Music
Flowers: Flowers and Company
Stationery: Midnight Vineyard from Minted

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A Romantic Wedding in Windsor, Ontario

Beth Bezaire and Christopher McAuliffe, June 11, 2011, Windsor, Ontario.

Photography courtesy Brandon Scott Photography, (brandonscottphotography.com).

Vendors

Ceremony location: St. Joseph’s Church
Reception location: Ambassador Golf Club
Dress: Natalia by WTOO
Hair: Rouge Salon (519-962-3000)
Makeup: MAC
Groom’s tux: Freeds
Bridal party attire: David’s Bridal
Cupcakes: Sweet-Dreams Cakes & Pastries (sharcus@xplornet.ca)
Planners: The bride’s family
Favours: Donation to Canadian Cancer Society and a box with Hershey Kisses
Flowers: Bruce Philp Florist
Music: Corbett Productions

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25 Creative Ways To Work Snowflakes Into Your Winter Wedding

Nothing says elegance like the glistening shimmer of snowflakes. Embrace your winter wedding theme by adding silvery snowflakes to your ceremony and reception. For a little extra bling, accessorize your wedding look with a piece of sparkling snowflake jewellery or draw inspiration from the frosty outdoors to enhance your reception decor. Have your ring bearer carry a snowflake-inspired ring pillow down the aisle and top off your winter wonderland-themed wedding with snowflake favours for guests to enjoy.

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24 Original Cupcake Designs Your Guests Will Love

If you’re thinking about serving cupcakes in lieu of a traditional tiered cake, take a look at these inventive designs to inspire your search for the perfect sweets. There are so many ways you can play up your theme and wedding motif with these hand-held desserts. Adorn your cupcakes with bling and pearls for added glitz and glamour or stick with buttercream petals or fondant flowers for a nature-inspired affair. For a new take on tradition, finish your cupcakes with a monogrammed topper or wrapper.

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An Elegant Vineyard Wedding in Sutton, Quebec

Caroline Maheu and Eric Cloutier, August 6, 2011, Sutton, Quebec.

Photography courtesy Stéphanie of LachancePhoto, (lachancephoto.com).

Vendors
Ceremony and reception location: Ste Agnès Vineyard
Dress: Créations Vézina
Hair and makeup: Alain Mailloux from Coiffure Défi-mode (450-777-0448)
Groom’s tux: Jaco Uomo
Favours: Ice wine from Vignoble St-Agnès
Bridal party attire:
Cake: Kingston Cupcake
Flowers: Rita Fleuriste

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