Dessert bars, buffets, tables: All pretty for the party

From wedding showers, weddings, baby showers, graduations, family reunions or 4th of July parties, there are lots of reasons to prepare a beautiful display of desserts. Whether you call them dessert bars, buffets, or tables, they will all feed a crowd, and add to the decorations of your celebration.  They might even be a focal point for your party.

There are a few key elements to remember when planning a successful dessert buffet.

1. Pick a theme (ex. trains, flowers, princesses, 4th of July)
2. Select one or two main colors. Unless you have a rainbow theme, lots of colors will likely look unpolished and unsophisticated.
3. Create height using several levels. Use cake stands, boxes, vases, and other display stands of varying heights.  You can also hang decorations on the wall, and from the ceiling or chandelier.

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Flickr/Camille Styles

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Flickr/BambinaMia Angela Rudy

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Flickr/Cake Inc. Janelle Dedini

Flickr/Shauna Younge Dessert Tables

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