You can’t have a dessert table without the dessert! I love all desserts, but having a variety ensures your guests will find something they like. I promise you’ll get your money’s worth out of it. You’ll be able to pull it out for so many occasions and it looks so much better than a plastic, themed, throw away tablecloth. I highly recommend investing in a plain white linen tablecloth. Obviously a tablecloth is a great way to tie into the party color scheme. Using something unexpected really adds dimension to your dessert table. Try using a dresser, a collection of side tables, a bar cart, wine barrels, or a vanity as a dessert table. Instead of just using a table think outside the box and use what you have around your home. So this may be a no brainer, but to make a dessert table, you will need a table or something similar to set all of your desserts on. Flowers, banners, and lights are also really great options. I love the use of decorated pallets at this rustic wedding as a backdrop. Other great ideas to make an easy backdrop are to use tablecloths, shower curtains, balloons, or streamers. I love that I could just write whatever I needed on the wrapping paper backdrop. I’ll be doing a tutorial post on that banner soon. And it makes all of your desserts pop.įor this dessert table I simply used some kraft wrapping paper as a backdrop and added some paper flowers and a super quick banner. It also allows you one big area to go overboard with the theme. Having a backdrop at your dessert table makes it a focal point of the party. To tie the whole table and party together use a backdrop. I used some wood slices, different height cake stands, and a variety of candy jars to differ the heights of my table. A variety of heights also adds a ton of interest to your table. A good rule of thumb is to put the things in the back higher so they can be reached. How to Set Up a Dessert Tableīe sure to vary the height of your desserts. Keep reading to see all four of them and a ton more ideas too. I think there are four main things you need when designing or setting up a dessert table. I recently put together a dessert table for a party and thought, there is definitely a bit of a science behind this so I wanted to share some great tips with you. Check out her contact info at the end of this post. Once again, I feel like a “real” blogger today with my good friend and photographer snapping all of these dessert table photos for me.

Setting up a dessert table