Not Your Regular Wedding Cake

Nowadays, there are so many alternatives to traditional wedding customs. The reception is the one place you can really be creative and try some things that are unique to only you and your spouse. From how the wedding party enters to the couple’s first dance, receptions are being done differently. Some of the creative elements of your reception may come further in the planning process once the main pieces are in place. One area that you can be creative while still being sure to please all your guests is the cake. Keep in mind these ideas when preparation your wedding ceremony at a banquet hall in the Chicago suburbs.



1) A Cake for Every Table



You might be thinking that a traditional wedding cake is a little too boring for your trendy wedding. Good thing traditional wedding cakes aren’t expected anymore. One great idea in place of a regular cake is to have an individual cake at each table. These can be displayed in such a way that they are the centerpiece for you table. This can be a time and money saver. The best part about going this route is that you actually have more choices. You can choose several different kinds of cake flavors, fillings, and decorating. This is a great place to include all the colors of your wedding and show your creative side. Guests will love comparing what other tables have and trading pieces so they can all get a taste of the different flavors.



2) Candy bar



This second new take on wedding cake doesn’t actually need to have any cake. If you are a ready for something new and not afraid to mix it up at your reception, then this idea is for you. Make a candy bar full of all kinds of variety. The best way to do this is to stick to a theme such as the bride and grooms favorites or only choosing candy that fits into your color scheme.



This is also a great way to decorate your banquet room because you can choose to have more than one candy station and play with the display. It’s best to place the candy in decorative dishes that "class" it up a bit and also mix up the levels at which they are displayed. This will add a fun element to the reception and get the guests up and moving around as they go to check it all out.



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