Spring – the season of new beginnings, unpredictable weather, and hay fever. But let’s focus on the good bits – blooming flowers, light evenings, and delicious seasonal flavours. If you’re planning a spring wedding, your cake and dessert table should be as fresh and fabulous as the season itself. Let’s talk about how to make your wedding treats the star of the show (apart from you, of course).
1. Embracing Seasonal Flavours
Spring is all about light, bright, and zesty flavours – nothing too heavy or wintry, we’re leaving the sticky toffee pudding behind (for now). Some absolute winners for a spring-inspired wedding cake include:
Lemon & Elderflower – A zesty delight that’s practically bottled sunshine. Bonus: It’s the same flavour as Harry and Meghan’s wedding cake, so you’ll feel royally fabulous.
Rhubarb & White Chocolate – The perfect balance of tart and sweet – like a harmonious marriage, if you will.
Strawberry & Champagne – Bubbly, fruity, and just the right amount of fancy.
Almond & Apricot – A nutty, slightly sweet delight that pairs beautifully with a cuppa.
And for the dessert table? Oh, we’re going all out:
Lavender & Honey Madeleines (posh biscuits, basically, but delicious)
Mini Lemon Tarts (because full-size would be too much, obviously)
Raspberry & Rosewater Pavlovas (fluffy, fruity, and far too easy to eat three in a row)
Elderflower & Gin Marshmallows (because let’s face it, a little gin never hurt anyone)
2. Fresh & Floral Aesthetics
Spring weddings and flowers go together like scones and clotted cream, so why not let them take centre stage in your cake and dessert table display?
Sugar paste Flowers – Fancy, intricate, and guaranteed to impress even the toughest mother-in-law.
Pressed Edible Flowers – A bit like pressing flowers in a book, but instead of keeping them forever, you eat them.
Wafer Paper Blooms – Light, delicate, and perfect for a modern or whimsical look.
Fresh Flower Garnishes – Beautiful and fragrant, but please, let’s make sure they’re edible (no one wants a rogue lily poisoning the guests).
3. A Dessert Table that Feels Like a Spring Garden
Your dessert table should feel like it’s been plucked straight from a countryside meadow (minus the bugs). To achieve this:
Use cake stands at different heights to add some pizzazz.
Soft pastel tones, rustic wood, and delicate linen will make everything look effortlessly chic.
Fresh flowers and foliage will add the perfect touch of “just wandered through a field and threw this together” charm.
Offer a variety of textures – crunchy, creamy, gooey, and crumbly – so there’s something for everyone.
4. Unique Spring Cake & Dessert Ideas
If you want to go the extra mile (and why wouldn’t you?), consider these quirky ideas:
Botanical-Pressed Cakes – Edible flowers pressed into buttercream? Yes, please.
Dripping Honey Cakes – Rustic yet elegant, and guaranteed to get everyone buzzing.
Floral-Infused Panna Cotta – Delicate, jiggly, and perfect for the ‘gram.
Mini Bundt Cakes with Glaze Drizzle – Like cupcakes, but with a fancy twist.
Cherry Blossom Swiss Rolls – Light sponge rolled with delicate cherry blossom cream.
Pistachio & Rose Layer Cake – A nutty, floral dream that’s both fragrant and indulgent.
Gooseberry & Elderflower Tartlets – A sharp-sweet flavour explosion that screams spring.
Carrot Cake with Orange Blossom Frosting – A classic with a fresh, floral twist.
Matcha & White Chocolate Mousse Cups – Light, airy, and full of springtime elegance.
Final Thoughts
Spring is the perfect excuse to have a wedding cake and dessert table that’s fresh, floral, and utterly fabulous. Whether you go for a classic tiered cake or a dessert table overflowing with springtime treats, make sure it reflects your personality (and satisfies your sweet tooth). And remember – if in doubt, add more flowers!
Planning a spring wedding? Let’s have a chat about how we can make your cake and dessert table as spectacular as your big day (without any floral disasters).
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