We at ECE are big fans of the month of February. The brisk yet bright air pairs oh so perfectly with those lingering holiday feelings, seemingly promising the hope of something great with the start of something new. Then, of course, there’s Valentine’s Day, which, when you’re in the business of love, ranks pretty high on your list of favorite holidays. Personally, I love the cheesiness of it all: BIG floral arrangements, red and pink EVERYWHERE, and…most importantly, all of the beautiful assortments of desserts/baked goods they come out with.

While walking through the market the other day, romanticizing life, I thought about all the fun that can be had from curating the perfect dessert for your wedding as well. In fact, in recent years, we’ve come to appreciate how, oftentimes, the small details during dessert hour are among some of the most memorable from the night. We look on it as one of those little final touches that can make another joyful long-lasting impression…and a tasty one too!

That being said, I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some of my favorite trendy wedding desserts:

FRUIT CAKE.
While fairly common at this point, I believe exposed vanilla cake, layered with buttercream frosting, and topped with an abundance of fresh & colorful fruit, is the PERFECT way to go for a warm summer wedding. Not only is it classy and aesthetically pleasing, but ~delicious~ as well! To take it a step further, ask to add some edible pressed flowers or even just a little arrangement on the side for decoration.

DESSERT BAR.
SO cute, yet, can be SO simple to create! I would even go as far as to say it, in combination with a regular wedding cake, is your best bet–fun and practical. Based on the season, your dessert bar could contain a multitude of options. We have come to find some of the best/cutest to be mini cheesecake bites, individual puddings with toppings, and an assortment of your favorite homemade cookies. Whatever the choice, the bar- style layout arrangement is sure to be a hit!

MASSIVE SHEET CAKE.
Courtesy of the recent NY Times article, massive sheet cakes seem to be on the rise as well for the 2024 season! Minimalistic in style, these table-long sheet cakes can give an elevated feel to even the simplest of cake options. I envision this pairing wonderfully at an elegant or black tie event. For further personalization, a nice detail could even be adding you and your partner’s initials in a pop of color.

ICE CREAM TRUCK.
At the top of my list, however, is the ice cream truck trend! Delicious, fun, AND interactive–dessert trucks, to me, are the perfect element to end your special night. I mean, who wouldn’t love cooling off with some ice cream after an evening dancing the night away? We so enjoyed working with Moo Thru on a few weddings this past summer, in the mountains of Charlottesville!

Through writing this, my excitement for the upcoming wedding season has DOUBLED, bringing about the hope of new ideas and connections. Despite February, (the love month), coming to a close, we at ECE plan to keep the romantic energy alive and well throughout all of 2024! We hope you’ll join us!

Xx,
Lizzie