There are so many details that go into planning a fabulous party. Floral décor. Caterer. Great entertainment. Linens. There are experts in each of the fields. So it only makes sense that there would be a specialist for everyone’s favorite dinner course: dessert! For years, caterers delivered the Viennese table to their clients. More recently, there has been a trend for candy buffets. However, until now, no one has focused on incorporating the design of the event into dessert. I recently learned of Amy Atlas’s dessert tables and am excited to share her with you. Amy’s eye-catching dessert tables are custom and are created to complement the design of the entire event. Amy works with her hand-selected bakers and candy purveyors and co-designs gorgeous desserts. She then pairs the tasty treats with unique vessels, stunning linens, and magnificent backdrops to create a visually stunning dessert display. What a sweet way to end a wonderful night!
Amy Atlas’s Dessert Table Tips:
It is such a treat to surprise your guests just as they are getting ready to leave with a beautifully, designed dessert table. It is the perfect ending to a sweet day! Here are some of my tips for a stunning (and delicious) dessert table!
Take something that inspires you and create your dessert table around it. The design can be inspired from something as personal as a family heirloom to as simple as the pattern on the host’s invitation. Let the dessert table tell a story about the event so that the dessert not only becomes functional, but becomes part of the event design.
Create a beautiful backdrop for your dessert table. Décor elements complete the look of a dessert table and a fabulous backdrop is the perfect way to incorporate artistry to the table.
Pick beautiful linens and unique vessels to dress up your dessert table. Since your sweets will be the star of your dessert table, the linens and vessels should have a coordinated, tailored look.
Always sample your dessert vendors before using them for your event. A beautiful cake is not always the best tasting cake! The key is to find the right balance. Pick desserts that not only look good together, but provide a balance for your guests’ palate.
Incorporate some type of tag element to dress up the dessert table. This will show your guests how personal your dessert table is. You can do this yourself, or have a graphic designer create personalized tags for you.
Provide goody bags for your guests as take-home desserts. It is always a treat to give your guests something to take home to remind them of how sweet the day was.