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We couldn’t help but notice that all of our favorite receptions had one thing in common: fabulously designed dessert displays! From cake tables overflowing with bite-sized confections to interactive treat bars and DIY presentations, these wedding dessert displays are as much eye-candy as they are literally sweet enough to eat.

Desserts that are almost too pretty to eat deserve a backdrop just as sweet!

Decorate a plain canvas with DIY bunting and paper flowers

image by Taylor Lord Photography, wedding design by Lavender Joy Weddings, desserts by Sugar Bee Sweets; see more from this wedding here!

Cascading greenery is utterly romantic

image by Dan Stewart Photography, wedding design by Smitten Events, desserts by Simply Sweet by Jessica; see more from this wedding here!

These paper petals make for a soft look against the wood-planked wall

image by Autumn Cutaia Photography, wedding design by Hourglass Productions, desserts by The Noshery; see more from this wedding here!

Brightly colored ribbon is festive and draws attention to your dessert display with style

image by Adam Trujillo Photography, wedding design by Scheme Events; see more from this wedding here!

Get your guests mingling by making dessert interactive

Do you and your mate love breakfast for dinner? Share the love with a pancake bar complete with syrup, whipped cream, and fruit toppings!

image by Vanilla Photography,  desserts by Baby Cakes; see more from this wedding here!

A s’mores bar adds a touch of coziness to your reception

image by Jamie Jones Photography; see more from this wedding here!

Milk and cookies can make your wedding feel like home

image by Kelly Ginn Photography, desserts by Miss Muff’n Bakery; see more from this wedding here!

Donuts are the perfect treat to take to the dance floor!

Make a statement by displaying them on pegs

image by Jamie Jones Photography, desserts by Daylight Donuts; see more from this wedding here!

Or keep things classy on a marble cheese board

image by Cassie Loree Photography, wedding design by Blooming House Creative, desserts by Cakes by Jennie Marie; see more from this styled shoot here!

Trade your cake stand for a tree slab or wood slice for a natural, rustic look

image by Therese Winberg Photography; see more from this wedding here!

image by Therese Winberg Photography; see more from this wedding here!

image by Loren and Chris Photography; see more from this styled shoot here!

Cupcakes just taste better when they’re displayed in a tower

Place your cake at the top of your cupcake tower

image by Amanda Basteen Photography, desserts by Hummingbird Confections; see more from this wedding here!

This unique cake stand uses levels to create a visually interesting presentation

image by Il Mare Photography, desserts by Amazing Cakes; see more from this wedding here!

Can you tell we love tree slabs as cake stands?

image by Paco & Betty, wedding design by Events Extraordinaire; see more from this wedding here!

Not a cake fan? These alternative desserts taste even better than they look

Tiers and tiers of cannoli

image by Goldie & Christine; see more from this wedding here!

An epic DIY display of cake pops

image by Jamie Jones Photography; see more from this wedding here!

Mini ice cream cones in shot glasses

image by Claire Penn Photography, desserts by The Hazelnut Bakery; see more from this wedding here!

A tower of pastel macarons

image by Ash Nayler Photography, desserts by Delysees; see more from this wedding here!

Did this post give you a sweet tooth? You’ve got to see these nine gold wedding cakes that totally stole the show!