Don’t get us wrong – we love a classic, gorgeous, deliciously yummy wedding cake. But…having a bunch of different pies at your wedding? Well that just sounds like a wedding I’d want to be at!

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We showed you our admiration for all things Smores the other day. Now…we introduce you to the mini pies. Amazingness in miniature form. Swooning all over the place for pies today.

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If you are a regular reader, you obviously know our love of smores…well, here’s a few new ways to incorperate our favorite sweet treat into your big day.

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The ombre trend was big last year, but this year, it’s ENORMOUS! We’re seeing ombre everywhere, especially in cakes! Here’s a few of our favorites we’ve seen lately.

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As soon as we were introduced to früute tarts, we just fell in love with their sweet design and thought they would be the perfect addition to your wedding dessert buffet!

früute is a one-of-kind mini tart shop located in the heart of West Hollywood, CA. früute hand makes 16 signature tarts in store daily, with flavors such as Sea Salt Caramel, Raspberry Chocolate, and Crème Brulee; as well as more curious flavors like Wasabi with Blood Orange and Black Pepper Chocolate. früute is a delicious little moment of artistry to enjoy on your wedding day.

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Love these tips on creating on dessert buffet from Melody Brandon, the pastry chef at Sweet and Saucy Shop via Ruffled blog.

We normally recommend 3-4 mini desserts per person if your guests aren’t eating a slice of cake. As far as options go, you don’t want to overwhelm your guests with too many choices so we typically say only do 2-3 more options than the amount you are allotting each guest. For example, if you allot 3 desserts per person then maybe have 5-6 dessert options total.

Dessert set up…
I am a firm believer that people eat with their eyes first, so I always want to present my desserts in the best way possible that pulls the whole theme of the wedding or event together. I would recommend having your dessert person talk with your planner/designer, florist, and wedding invitation company about the color scheme, design, and look of the event. Most of the time I always have an amazing team of talented people behind me that do the backdrop, menu cards, and florals for me….this can really help take your dessert station to another level.

It is always fun to try setting up the table on something different than just a table with a linen…why not try a vintage dessert cake, an exposed wood table, or a dresser. Another key part of set up is the stands, platters, and dishes that you present the desserts on. I had such a hard time finding the perfect stands for the longest time that I actually ended up creating my own online store Sweet & Saucy Supply where you can find almost everything you need to create a gorgeous display!

Dessert packaging…
I feel like one way to pull in the look of an wedding or event is through the color scheme and patterns/designs that are going on. With desserts one simple way to do this is to buy adorable cupcake liners, fun sprinkles, or adorable packaging. You can also change the whole mood of the table if you use a wooden spoon & wood stump vs. a silver platter and spoon. I love working with talented invitation designers too and sometimes use their actual designs and print them on edible frosting sheets or mimic them onto a cake.

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We introduced you to this lovely couple a few days ago, but here are the rest of the photos from their beautiful day at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa.

After the ceremony, the bride and groom led their guests through the resort with a mariachi band in tow. The band played through the fun and casual cocktail hour and as guests made their way into the reception room. After a delicious meal (grilled asparagus with prosciutto and parmigiano-reggiano, braised beef short ribs, white sea bass, broccolini, truffle mac & cheese…can you say droooooool?), a full night of dancing ensued, followed by a sweet (!) dessert station with chocolate chip cookies, milk, lemon meringue tarts, and mexican wedding cookies. The night couldn’t have been more perfect!

And thank you to our amazing bride and groom for this glowing review – “Simply put, Shannon and Vikki are exceptional at what they do – when you combine their team approach with their personal touches, the result is excellence and an unforgettable event. Worth every penny. If you are looking for a coordinator, stop looking and just hire Shannon and Vikki – you won’t regret it.”

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This would be a sweet favor or just a cute valentines day gift for your honey!

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These cake push up pops take me back to being a kid again!

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We love these sweet, simple, and modern ideas for a cake topper!

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