We here at Nanina’s in the Park always love to shine the spotlight on great wedding trends as they emerge, especially when it comes to the many food choices that couples’ have to celebrate their nuptials. It seems that doughnuts are having their wedding moment, as they have been spotted at weddings all over the U.S. as a welcome alternative to the traditional wedding cake or even the cupcake trend that has popped up in recent years.
But how do you make doughnuts the star of your wedding reception? If you’re looking for some creative inspiration, try a few of these great ideas for your wedding day.
- Doughnut Pops
We’ve all seen cake pops before, but doughnut pops are a new spin on this extremely popular food trend. While traditionally-sized doughnuts may be a bit too large for skewers, smaller donuts that are either dusted in sugar or in colorful frosting will be a welcome reception snack for you and your guests. With a nearly unlimited amount of frosting and sprinkle options, you can design doughnut pops in a color scheme that matches your wedding theme perfectly.
- Doughnut Wall
This is by far one of the most popular new wedding trends, which consists of arranging donuts on a wall with hooks, either on a cork or wooden board set against a wall. Not only is this a perfect backdrop to play around with color and other creative designs, it’s the perfect place for guests to come by and grab a snack during the evening, as well as being a wonderful spot to take photos. If you’re working with a tight budget, this is one of the easiest and least expensive DIY projects you can take on for your special day, and there’s a good chance that your guests will have never seen anything like it before!
- Doughnut Cake
No one says that you need a traditional wedding cake on your special day, so if your dream dessert is a heavenly stack of donuts, you can make it a reality! Doughnut cakes have become increasingly popular in recent years, and while you can make one yourself, bakeries have begun making specialized doughnut arrangements for weddings. Who doesn’t want to cut into a slice of stacked donuts after a night of dinner and dancing?
- Doughnut Favors
Last but not least, if you’d like a delectable way to send off your guests as your wedding day comes to a close, doughnut favors make for a perfect snack for the ride home. Make an effort to support a local bakery to give your guests a taste of a local specialty, and try to pick a doughnut that reflects your chosen theme or the season in which the wedding is held.
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