Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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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Forest Dessert Buffet-Project Wedding-Camille Styles Events
Flickr/Camille Styles

wya36
Flickr/Stacy Reeves

Candy Bar by Amy Atlas
Flickr/ArtisanCakeCompany

Dessert Bar
Flickr/cdnease1

Princess Birthday Dessert Buffet-Amy Atlas-Camille Styles
Flickr/Camille Styles

yellow candy buffet
Flickr/kmjdepalma

Girly-Dessert-Buffet-Eat-Drink-Pretty-Style-Me-Pretty-Camille-Styles
Flickr/Camille Styles

baby shower
Flickr/BambinaMia Angela Rudy

Shabby Chic Baby Shower
Flickr/BambinaMia Angela Rudy

Train themed dessert table
Flickr/Cake Inc. Janelle Dedini

Preppy Dessert Table
Flickr/Shauna Younge Dessert Tables

o´apple blossom
Flickr/o'hollysweet

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11 comments:

  1. UnknownTuesday, May 31, 2011 at 7:20:00 PM PDT

    This is visual candy for me...wowie!!

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  2. Tammi @ My Organized ChaosTuesday, May 31, 2011 at 9:20:00 PM PDT

    I wish I had the skill to create just one of those - wow!

    Tammi
    http://www.myorganizedchaos.net

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  3. aimeeTuesday, May 31, 2011 at 9:25:00 PM PDT

    Wow! That is so creative!

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  4. Cristi ComesWednesday, June 1, 2011 at 12:48:00 AM PDT

    I hate you for your beautiful yummy desserts! I want! :) (And I don't really hate you.)

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  5. Devan @ Accustomed ChaosWednesday, June 1, 2011 at 6:19:00 AM PDT

    Yes Yes & More yes! yumm

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  6. HeidiWednesday, June 1, 2011 at 6:46:00 AM PDT

    All the fantastic dessert displays make me want to throw a party just so I can have one!

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  7. RussWednesday, June 1, 2011 at 6:49:00 AM PDT

    How can anyone decide on which picture is best. All I know is it makes me hungry. And it is too early for dessert. Maybe I'll go steal a cookie.

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  8. tx sweetieWednesday, June 1, 2011 at 7:55:00 AM PDT

    those are gorgeous and beautifully done. i am speechless!

    hope you will take a peek at my WW entry here SISTERS

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  9. AnonymousWednesday, June 1, 2011 at 9:18:00 AM PDT

    Gorgeous table-scapes! Love that many feature our favorite food, cupcakes!

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  10. The Sisters' HoodWednesday, June 1, 2011 at 6:55:00 PM PDT

    Oh, now I want to plan a party!!!
    http://www.bywordofmouthmusings.com/2011/05/be-good-example-words-on-wednesday.html

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  11. AnonymousThursday, June 2, 2011 at 6:33:00 PM PDT

    Beautiful pics. Especially that pink one with the frames!

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