Delicious Alternatives To The Wedding Cake (that Still Give You The Look)

It's so much more than cheese v. cake

The Madeleine Cake

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Still has the sweet and texture of a cake but with a touch of French elegance.

Norwegian Kransekake

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A Norwegian wedding cake is more like a light almond pastry, and you get to keep the traditional look.

Crepe Cake is always a hit

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Lighter twist on the classic, and you can play with flavour and colours!

Macaroon Tower for a touch of something different

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Moving away from the cake, macaroons are light enough that even your fullest guest can enjoy something sweet, and you can make some stunning pieces.

Or add some whimsy with cookies... you can have a giant tiered cookie cake:

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Or Put together a lot of little cookies

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It also makes a great groom's cake.

Rice Krispies have the same joy, if that's more your thing

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Seriously delicious, and classic white.

Pie is a brilliant alternative for a Rustic Wedding

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And so many amazing flavours

Cinnamon Rolls are great for Morning Reception

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Or, honestly, all the time.

Waffles also add a romantic sense of fun

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And how cute is the pouring of the syrup picture?

A Delicious Churro 'Cake' perhaps?

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Because you can't go wrong with churros.

Cannolis give your guests something a little different

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They can double beautiful table centrepieces

It's also amazing what people can do with fruit:

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Don't limit yourself to strawberries, basically any fruit can be turned into a tower.

And Meringue can be rather elegant

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I mean, come on, that's STUNNING

Doughnut towers are a daring alternative

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And a delicious one

And there are always the classic alternatives, like Croquembouche

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Delicious, light, and a French tradition

And the Cheese Wheel cake that the classic savory option:

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And the more unusual British savoury option: the Pork Pie Cake

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Delicious, but definitely not kosher.

Go forth, plan, and Let Them Eat... whatever you want.

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