Tips for Creating a Wedding Dessert Bar for an Austin Event

Hoping to create a wedding dessert bar that’s far from boring? You simply can’t go wrong by working with any of our preferred Austin dessert vendors that truly take the cake! We’ve got you covered with our handy guide to the best specialty dessert vendors in the ATX area to help your wedding dessert bar dreams come true, plus everything a couple needs to know to build the best wedding dessert bar! Whether you’re pairing with wedding cake for a decadent duo or opting for a wedding dessert bar instead of cake, these vendors really know how to lay out a full spread. Peruse sweets to suit your mood down below!

Dessert Bar: Sweet Treets Bakery | Photo: Caitlin Rose Photo

Austin Wedding Dessert Ideas

When planning out the elements that your wedding dessert table or dessert bar will consist of, it’s a no-brainer that choosing desserts your crowd will love is sure to be a hit at any party! Wow your guests with alcohol-infused cotton candy from Cotton Candy Cowgirls or hit up The Cupcake Bar to have them cater a custom cupcake station. You also can’t go wrong with a build-your-own Caketini Bar, an ice cream cart with Just Scoops or an array of delicious pastries from Michelle’s Patisserie or Stregare Baking Company! Keep it classic with custom desserts created by experts like Whisk & Twirl LLC or Sweet Treets Bakery. Or incorporate a cookie station with The Bougie Foodie Co., which is known for their spectacular chocolate chip cookie! For a refreshing twist, treat your guests to artisanal gelato served straight from a charming cart by Dolce Bacio Gelato — a cool and memorable addition to any dessert lineup.

Cotton Candy Cart: Cotton Candy Cowgirls | Photo: Courtesy of Cotton Candy Cowgirls

Mini Desserts for Weddings

The sweetest way to spruce up a dessert table for your wedding is by offering guests a wide variety of mini desserts! This way, everyone can likely find something they love. Your guests will all be obsessed with the fact that they can sample small amounts to try new things as well! Mini desserts for weddings come in all forms these days, but some our favorites include custom cookies, cotton candy, ice cream, cupcakes and more. Explore all the options when it comes to mini desserts for weddings here.

Custom Cupcake Station: The Cupcake Bar | Photo: The Bird and The Bear Photography

Wedding Dessert Catering

Typically, wedding dessert vendors deliver your goodies for the big day and then head out, letting you arrange your sweets in a wedding dessert bar just how you dreamed. When it comes to curating an unforgettable dessert bar, The Bougie Foodie Co. knows how to deliver both style and sweetness. Their freshly baked, gourmet cookies — especially their crowd-favorite chocolate chip — are perfect for stacking, styling, and satisfying every guest. If an attended station is more your style for wedding dessert catering, we recommend edible experiences like The Cupcake Bar or Caketini Bar & Co, a full-service interactive wedding dessert bar. Guests choose their intended cake flavor, filling, icing and load it up with fun toppings. Their creative Cupcake Bartenders assemble and serve each custom treat, ready to eat! Just Scoops and Cotton Candy Cowgirls offer a similar interactive experience with a sweet twist on traditional treats — from full-service ice cream carts perfect for summertime weddings to fresh cotton candy spun on-site with fun toppings, boozy options, and even custom monogram stamping. Dolce Bacio Gelato also brings a one-of-a-kind experience to your dessert lineup, serving small-batch, authentic Italian gelato from a charming cart that adds both elegance and indulgence to your celebration.

Custom Wedding Cookies: Blue Goo Bakery | Photo: Courtesy of Blue Goo Bakery

Best Dessert in Austin

Looking to try before the big day? Find vendors located near you.

• • The Cupcake Bar
  • Sweet Treets Bakery
  • Whisk & Twirl
  • Michelle’s Patisserie
  • Dolce Bacio-Gelato & Desserts
  • The Bougie Foodie
  • Stregare Baking Company
  • Blue Goo Bakery
  • Just Scoops
  • Cotton Candy Cowgirls
  • Caketini Bar & Co.
  • Pure Bliss Cookie Co.

Cake: Caketini Bar & Co. | Photo: Asiah Erbe Photography

Dessert for Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

Choosing your dessert for wedding rehearsal dinner guests should be simple and sweet since the big shebang will be happening soon after and is sure to be full of treats (and maybe even a wedding dessert bar). We recommend sticking to classic favorites like cookies emblazoned with you and your partner’s initials or cupcakes for a rehearsal lunch dessert. Then, relax and soak in the fact that you are about to marry the love of your life – the sweetest treat of them all!