Freshen Up Your Menu With These Warm Weather Dessert Ideas

Hello, spring and summer couples! As the weather starts heating up, couples around the world plan gorgeous summer weddings and spring-inspired nuptials that look like daydreams. We have spoken about lovely summer wedding ideas and spring wedding details at length in the past. From celebrating your summer wedding in style to coming up with refreshing pink wedding cocktail ideas for a spring affair, it is undeniable that the air suddenly gets filled with electrifying energy as the days start to get longer and freezing winters suddenly become a thing of the past. Warm-weather weddings also call for comfort wedding food ideas and refreshing spring signature cocktails that take us back to the good old days of picnic sessions and campings in the wild. If you are planning a wedding for the spring or summer season and looking for wedding menu ideas, we would advise you to stay away from heavy, oily, and greasy food. Springs and summers are all about downing popsicles and ice creams as a means to beat the heat!

Time and again we have seen how you make reception food ideas that have set weddings apart. Good food and amazing reception drink ideas along with a bunch of killer delicious wedding reception desserts can set your wedding apart! After all, nothing screams summer more than buttery-crusted delicacy or the sight of an ice cream truck. From refreshing garden-inspired spring wedding drinks to some of the most unique wedding cake alternatives, we have come up with some amazingly warm-weather wedding dessert ideas and drinks that can be perfect for a memorable wedding reception. Of course, molten chocolate cakes and cozy reception dessert ideas will always be staples to winter and fall weddings, but summer and spring weddings are incomplete without delicious spring wedding desserts that are painted in our favorite pastel colors or gorgeously garnished colorful drinks to beat the heat at summer weddings. 

The reception dessert table will undoubtedly be one of the most visited spots of your reception night after the open bar. Hence the post-dinner reception treats should represent your unique personality. To create the perfect wedding dessert table, speak to your baker about your wedding visions. For instance, wedding dessert bars are gaining popularity among couples who want traditional wedding cake alternatives for their celebrations. Nowadays, reception dessert bars are getting more creative and impactful as couples are coming up with family recipes, honoring heritages, and embracing unique dessert flavors referencing their childhood. Your reception dessert table should represent both of you as a couple. 

Communicate about how you wanted it to look, taste, and be displayed. When it comes to summer wedding dessert ideas, only the sky's the limit! From serving brownies and donuts to roasting marshmallows and serving pies, there are many ways to make your reception dessert table display stand out. You can also induce your favorite wedding colors or take inspiration from the season to arrange your summer reception dessert table. For instance, add trendy wedding signages and balloons near the reception dessert display, or go for bright colors and patterns that are in sync with the rest of your wedding décor. Whatever you choose to do, read on to find out how you can come up with fresh reception menu ideas for your spring or summer wedding.

Our Favorite Summer And Spring Wedding Dessert Ideas:

Set up a s'mores station 

The phrase "summer nights" is best summed up by s'mores. S'mores at weddings are a fantastic way to get your guests together for some campfire fun as the night begins to cool off. An intimate backyard or barn wedding is the perfect fit for this choice. Even better, you can personalize them and use them as wedding favors! See if an open flame is permitted in your wedding venue. If the answer is yes, why not set up a s'mores station at your reception to emulate the feeling of a cozy mini-bonfire? Make sure to include a variety of homemade ingredients and condiments!

Go for an ice cream bar 

Everyone enjoys ice cream in the summer! Set up an ice cream station at your reception with cones, sprinkles, syrups, nuts, and other toppings. You can go for any type of ice cream! A new hot summer wedding fusion food idea can be the popular ice cream taco, in addition to serving ice cream sandwiches and sundaes. Both children and adults will enjoy this wild and cool idea. Whether it's sorbet or soft serve, serving your guests a frozen treat on your special day will keep them cool and sated! Any outdoor reception would be complete without it, and it would keep your guests coming back for more. You can also set up an ice cream bar to allow your guests to pick their own toppings. Set out several flavors, as well as various candies, sauces, and sprinkles. Your guests can be free to get creative and make something they will actually want to eat. 

Opt for a classic breakfast option 

Why not embrace a breakfast classic if cinnamon rolls are your fav? For a different option that will surprise and delight your guests, stack enormous cinnamon rolls covered in copious amounts of cream cheese icing.

Opt for an ice cream wedding cake 

Bring the best of all the worlds! You can still have the gorgeous wedding cake of your dreams by thinking about designing an ice cream wedding cake. As a traditional wedding cake alternative, request that your caterer and baker keep your wedding cake chilled in the refrigerator so that it will be cool but not frozen when it's time to cut and serve. 

Cheese wedding cake 

Not a fan of sweets? No issue! To make a literal cake of cheese, choose stacked wheels of cheese. You can also use florals and greenery to adorn your tier-set beauty. A cheese wedding cake is a cool, tasty substitute for the customary wedding cake. You can also allow your guests to select their favorite flavors from a variety of small cheesecakes.

Go for classic spring salads 

While creating your spring reception menu, go for all varieties of fresh spinach, lettuce, spring onions, and sprouts as they can give a springtime flair. A distinctive and energizing salad course at your reception can be made of fresh fennel, grapefruit, and red onion that has been beautifully peeled and chopped. 

Add pops of color

Cake pops are a wonderful addition to smaller wedding cake designs, and bright colors are a fun way to draw attention to your reception dessert table. You can surround your wedding cake with cake pops in pink and periwinkle hues to highlight the vibrant colors of the confection. It can also add a splash of color to your wedding whites! 

Popsicles 

Why not set up a station with cold desserts for a setup that is appropriate for summer? For a cool treat, serve popsicles, rich ice cream, gelato, and even alcohol-infused sorbets! Popsicles are classic summer treats that are reasonably priced and available in a variety of flavors! They are ideal for an outdoor wedding where everyone can enjoy a treat while still dancing all night long. For complete wedding cohesion, consider matching the popsicle colors to the rest of your decor. Additionally, there are a ton of different varieties of this summertime favorite to pick from. To put together a stylish and coordinated look, you could even match your favorite colors!

Infused water for welcoming guests 

Your guests will be delighted if you work with your wedding caterer to create a welcome table featuring tasty, light spring fruits and vegetables, garnished with fresh flower petals and herbs. Providing cool infused waters as a welcome surprise to your wedding ceremony is a lovely touch any time of year. Consider adding fresh, vibrantly colored spring strawberries to your water. 

Replace the cake with churros

Consider churros as a more unconventional wedding treat option. Serve them sliced in small glasses or in cones. Invite guests to help themselves to some melted chocolate dip or cinnamon powder at a special churro station.

Go for a twisted macaron delight 

Why not embrace the traditional tiered wedding cake while giving it a little more flair? Adding a variety of colorful macarons to the tiers of a cake is such a simple, yet unexpected, way to take a classic wedding cake to the next level. You can offer a dessert bar with a more unusual Parisian theme and mountains of colored macarons. For this, you can go for pink and white macarons set on top of an elegant glass-top table with a Victorian-inspired design!

Summer pies and tarts 

Everyone enjoys fresh fruit in the summer! Additionally, you can completely customize this dessert choice to fit your reception. Whether it's a fruit tart or a summer pie, this is a creative way to incorporate a tasty and seasonal element into your wedding. 

Go for a donut tower 

Although they are a timeless wedding treat, donuts don't have to be boring! Stack the round candies in a mini-tower and embellish with blossoms and miniature flags to create a creative twist on the conventional tiered wedding cake. You can also use different flavors or showcase personalized wedding details of your love story, like your initials or wedding date.

Chilled fruit salad 

Fruit salad is a traditional wedding dessert that is guilt-free and still delicious and a little bit healthier! Spring fruit salads won't spoil even on a hot day and are easily portable. All of them can be combined to make a fresh fruit and berry bar, or they can be presented on skewers, in glasses, and with whipped cream on top. Serve them in ice cream cones, use cookie cutters to make some fun shapes, or use fruit and berries to make tartlets or mini cheesecakes. Spring fruit salad ideas can be altered to suit the favorite fruits of both the bride and the groom as well as the wedding's color scheme. To add to the feeling of coolness after dinner, keep the fruit chilled before serving. 

Waffles to the play 

Are you prepared to wow your guests with a dash of creativity? Add waffles to the reception table! Put them in a cake-like stack on a lovely cake stand, and decorate it with flowers and foliage. Of course, bring maple syrup when the reception begins!

Bring on the "Sorbet"

Sorbet or sherbet is a popular and trendy summer frozen dessert for weddings that are made from sweetened water and flavoring. It has a long and interesting history and is very refreshing. Due to its ingredients, it is also very healthy. Glass bowls, fruit halves, and garnishes of flowers or herbs can all be used to serve it. Serving sorbet floats in champagne is another cool idea that will impress your guests because it combines a cocktail and a cool dessert. 

Pancakes 

Choose another classic breakfast option for your reception dessert! Stack pancakes in various sizes and add them to the mix. 

Frosé 

Join the frosé (frozen rosé) trend for a delightful surprise during cocktail hour! Or, create a non-alcoholic slushie station for a hint of childhood whimsy. The most excellent substitute for plain ice cream and guests can choose their preferred flavors with ease. A slushie requires little to no preparation, and practically everyone enjoys them.

Go for a cream puff tower 

Design a chocolate croquembouche (cream-puff tower) and lay it out with a few other tarts! Display the remaining reception desserts on shorter platters and make the tall tower the centerpiece of your dessert table. By incorporating pink flowers, the classic croquembouche can also bring spring touches. 

Wall of treats 

Why not display an entire wall of sweet treats at your reception rather than a table full of treats? Donut enthusiasts will adore the idea of a particular wall field with exquisitely exotic donuts. Each of your wedding guests can take their favorite pieces off the classic donut wall. Be sure to label the flavors though!

Serve your childhood favorites

Why not serve a medley of you and your SO's favorite sugary treats if you have a sweet tooth for something other than cake? Create your own customized wedding dessert menu based on your personal preferences. You can serve your favorite comfort foods from your childhood, such as brownies and chocolate-dipped pretzels.

Meringue 

By definition, meringue is a sweet made of whipped egg whites and sugar that can be made in a variety of ways. Try some flavorful macarons if you are looking to add a quick, simple treat to the dessert table! Choose miniature pavlovas with fresh cream and a variety of berries as the toppings if you want the meringue to get the attention it deserves.

Time for some "Millefoglie" 

Hosting an Italian destination wedding at home or want to honor your Italian heritage? "Millefoglie" are light puff pastry cakes that are stacked with delectable pastry cream. This classic Italian dessert is ideal for a couple looking for a beautiful but not overly sweet dessert because it is topped with lots of fresh fruit and a light dusting of powdered sugar.

While planning for your reception dessert menu, you can consider your overall wedding décor and favorite seasonal flavors. How about pastel-hued macarons and gorgeous flower-garnished cocktails for your spring garden wedding? You can also inject your personality as a couple to come up with a creative dessert bar idea. For instance, go for a macaron tower in elegant blush hues if Paris is your favorite vacation destination! You can also use unexpected wedding ideas like rustic bar carts, wooden barrels, and vintage canoes to prop up and serve your spring wedding desserts.

There are unique wedding dessert options for every budget that can be served with or without your traditional wedding cake. These warm dessert bar ideas are also multi-functional. They can be used as wedding photography props, turned into a wedding favor stand for your guests, or even be used to make the primary statement. So as the days get warmer and longer, cap off your spring and summer weddings with irresistible treats that can make your wedding day memorable and all the more photo-worthy