{"id":66953,"date":"2021-07-19T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T13:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=66953"},"modified":"2025-12-11T06:04:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:04:25","slug":"11-awesome-alternatives-to-a-traditional-wedding-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/11-awesome-alternatives-to-a-traditional-wedding-cake","title":{"rendered":"11 Awesome Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While wedding cakes will certainly never go out out style, it&#8217;s perfectly possible that cake just isn&#8217;t your thing. If that&#8217;s the case, you shouldn&#8217;t force anything and instead embrace your personal taste! There are plenty of alternatives that you can have on your wedding day to satisfy your and your guests&#8217; sweet tooth!<\/p> <hr \/> <div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#Ice_cream\" >Ice cream<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#Macarons\" >Macarons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#Snow_cones\" >Snow cones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#Cookies\" >Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#Cupcakes\" >Cupcakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#Cake_pops\" >Cake pops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#Pie\" >Pie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#Donuts\" >Donuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#Pancakes_or_waffles\" >Pancakes or waffles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#Cheese\" >Cheese<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#Dessert_bar\" >Dessert bar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ice_cream\"><\/span>Ice cream<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>Whether it\u2019s in cake form or not, having ice cream at your wedding will always be a hit with your guests\u2013 who doesn\u2019t love sprinkles, whipped cream and chocolate sauce?!<\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Macarons\"><\/span>Macarons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>This delicate French dessert has gained popularity in recent years due to its air of sophistication. Package these cute desserts individually for your guests or have them arranged in a tower. Bonus- they are usually gluten-free and come in a variety of flavours!<\/p> <div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lindsie-Grey0040.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_short\" rel=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"short-size-image alignnone wp-image-72417 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0OTQgNzQxIiB3aWR0aD0iNDk0IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijc0MSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYwOSUyRkxpbmRzaWUtR3JleTAwNDAuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQ5NCIgZGF0YS1oPSI3NDEiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"alternatives\" width=\"494\" height=\"741\"  \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lindsie-Grey0041.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_short\" rel=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"short-size-image alignnone wp-image-72418 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0OTQgNzQxIiB3aWR0aD0iNDk0IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijc0MSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYwOSUyRkxpbmRzaWUtR3JleTAwNDEuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQ5NCIgZGF0YS1oPSI3NDEiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"alternatives\" width=\"494\" height=\"741\"  \/><\/a><\/div> <p><span class=\"caption\">Photos Courtesy of <a class=\"listing-mentionable listing-mentionable-disabled shutdown claimed-1 listing-mentionable-disabled\" href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-listing=\"6620\">Lindsie Grey<\/a><\/span><\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snow_cones\"><\/span>Snow cones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>Amp of the nostalgia on a hot summer evening with snow cones. Your guests will love them and you can take them to the next level by having interesting flavours like lavender-lemon or adding a splash of gin for a boozy take on this summer favourite.<\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cookies\"><\/span>Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>You can\u2019t go wrong with cookies! You can even have them pull double duty as your dessert and wedding favours by customizing them with your names and wedding date. Score!<\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cupcakes\"><\/span>Cupcakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>Can\u2019t decide on a flavour? No worries\u2013 having cupcakes allows you to hit a few popular choices so that your guests will be sure to have something they like. Cupcakes are like the better, more portable version of cake so they won\u2019t distract your guests from the really important things to do at your wedding (like tearing up the dance floor!).<\/p> <div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/eyekah-photo0040.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_short\" rel=\"gallery\"><img alt=\"how to choose wedding transportation, 1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"short-size-image alignnone size-full wp-image-72372\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0OTQgNzQxIiB3aWR0aD0iNDk0IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijc0MSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYwOSUyRmV5ZWthaC1waG90bzAwNDAuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQ5NCIgZGF0YS1oPSI3NDEiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" width=\"494\" height=\"741\"  \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/eyekah-photo0039.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_short\" rel=\"gallery\"><img alt=\"how to choose wedding transportation, 2\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"short-size-image alignnone size-full wp-image-72371\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0OTQgNzQxIiB3aWR0aD0iNDk0IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijc0MSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYwOSUyRmV5ZWthaC1waG90bzAwMzkuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQ5NCIgZGF0YS1oPSI3NDEiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" width=\"494\" height=\"741\"  \/><\/a><\/div> <p><span class=\"caption\">Photos Courtesy of <a class=\"listing-mentionable listing-mentionable-disabled free claimed-1 listing-mentionable-disabled\" href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-listing=\"8283\">EyekahFoto<\/a><\/span><\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cake_pops\"><\/span>Cake pops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>A fun and tasty alternative for those who still want cake, just not a lot of it. Cake pops have rising in popularity and continue to be a hit at any event they attend. These portable, bite sized sweets can be customized to fit your colour scheme and can be made in a variety of flavours!<\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pie\"><\/span>Pie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>Who doesn\u2019t love pie?! Especially if your family has a killer pie recipe, this can be a sweet way to make your dessert meaningful. Pie pairs perfectly with backyard weddings, rustic chic d\u00e9cor and really, everything else in life too.<\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donuts\"><\/span>Donuts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>Decorate those donuts to match your dessert table and wedding decor!!! They are also the perfect dessert to share and be creative with. You can offer different flavours, sizes and textures. Why not also surprise your guest with a yummy and delightful donut filling?<\/p> <div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/PurpleTree0051.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone wp-image-72536 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYwOSUyRlB1cnBsZVRyZWUwMDUxLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI5OTAiIGRhdGEtaD0iNjYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"alternatives\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/div> <p><span class=\"caption\">Photo Courtesy of <a class=\"listing-mentionable listing-mentionable-enabled standard claimed-1 listing-mentionable-enabled\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/purple-tree-wedding-photography\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-listing=\"6382\">Purple Tree Wedding Photography<\/a><\/span><\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pancakes_or_waffles\"><\/span>Pancakes or waffles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>Are you have a brunch wedding? Then having a pancake or waffle bar might be the best thing for your guests to enjoy! Allow them to choose their toppings: maple syrup; whipped cream; berries and even bacon \u2013 pair this with a mimosa or spicy ceasar and you are sure to be remembered!<\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cheese\"><\/span>Cheese<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>Wait, what? Yes, you read that correctly! Cheese is becoming an incredibly popular alternative to dessert. With many people opting to cut carbs and sugar, having a cheese board in place of a cake is a great option. Think about it, wheels of cheese can be stacked to look like a multi-tiered wedding cake. Coincidence? We think not.<\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dessert_bar\"><\/span>Dessert bar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>Can\u2019t decide on your favourite dessert? You don\u2019t have to! Put a little bit of everything together and create an epic dessert bar that allows your guests to choose their own adventure!<\/p> <p><h3 class=\"related-posts-title toc_show\">You May Also Be Interested In<\/h3><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/toronto-wedding-trends-personalized-weddings-2026\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjYlMkYwOSUyRkhvdy1Ub3JvbnRvLUNvdXBsZXMtQXJlLVBlcnNvbmFsaXppbmctVGhlaXItV2VkZGluZ3MtaW4tMjAyNi0xLTQyNXg0MjUuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1oPSI0MjUiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"How Toronto Couples Are Personalizing Their Weddings in 2026\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/toronto-wedding-trends-personalized-weddings-2026\">How Toronto Couples Are Personalizing Their Weddings in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/thanking-wedding-guests\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjYlMkYwOSUyRlVuaXF1ZS1XYXlzLXRvLVRoYW5rLVlvdXItV2VkZGluZy1HdWVzdHMtVGlwcy1Ucmlja3MtNDI1eDQyNS5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iNDI1IiBkYXRhLWg9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Unique Ways to Thank Your Wedding Guests Tips &amp; Tricks\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/thanking-wedding-guests\">Unique Ways to Thank Your Wedding Guests<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjYlMkYwOCUyRkhvdy10by1DaG9vc2UtdGhlLUJlc3QtUmlkZS1mb3ItWW91ci1XZWRkaW5nLWluLVRvcm9udG8tVGlwcy1Ucmlja3MtNDI1eDQyNS5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iNDI1IiBkYXRhLWg9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"How to Choose the Best Ride for Your Wedding in Toronto Tips &amp; Tricks\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\">How to Choose Your Wedding Transportation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p> <p><strong>BONUS<\/strong>: If you are still hoping for that cake cutting photo op, and to save your top tier to have on your anniversary \u2013 just have a small personal cake made for you and your partner!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While wedding cakes will certainly never go out out style, it&#8217;s perfectly possible that cake just isn&#8217;t your thing. 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