Elegant Wedding Donut Wall

The newest dessert trend sweeping the wedding world has us in confection heaven. We can't get enough of these donut walls - the perfect delectable, edible art! You read that right. As brides continue to lean towards non-traditional wedding treats, we’ve seen a growing number of dessert tables that forego classic cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and candy to make room for a dazzling display of donuts.

Just think about it - those holes in the center just beg to be hung on hooks to create a jaw-dropping array of sugary, frosted deliciousness. They make not only a beautiful backdrop, but also a generous goody station for your wedding reception, brunch, or bridal shower. Don't be afraid to embrace this trend for all your party needs. Weddings shouldn't get to monopolize all the fun, so create a donut wall for your next baby shower, bridal shower, or birthday party to really add the wow factor for guests.

Curate the colors for your event, and then visit your local bakery or donut shop to request a mix of colored frostings, sprinkles, and glazes to fit your theme. Whether you choose pinks and browns, cheerful sprinkles, striped and swirled patterns, or a brighter color combination, there are a million different ways to blow your guests away with this insanely cool dessert craze.

Check out the pictures below to see more of this sweet wedding trend.

When choosing the types of donuts to offer, keep in mind that glazed and frosted ring donuts are generally larger than cake donuts. If you want all of your donuts to be the same size and look more cohesive, you will want to choose one type, and stick with it. 

There are still plenty of options for both types of donuts, so don't worry - this isn't too limiting! You can still request different types of frosting, glazes, and sprinkles for ring donuts, and cake donuts can be made in assorted flavors and colors.

Personalized cocktail napkins are the perfect size for donuts and coffee, and with a large variety of color options, they can seamlessly match your theme.

A hot cup of coffee pairs perfectly with donuts, so make sure to put out a few pots of coffee for guests to enjoy. Custom printed coffee cups add a personal touch, and are great for guests heading out for the night.

Favor bags make the perfect accessory for your donut display, and can be personalized with your names and date along with a sweet or funny message. Guests can take a donut back to their table, or home to enjoy later in these food-grade bags. Here are some of our favorites fun donut sayings:

Love Is Sweet - Please Take A Treat

DO-NUT leave without a treat!

All you need is love... and maybe a DONUT

Glazed and Delicious

Donut you want one?

Donuts are our love language

Donut leave me hanging

Donut Worry, Be Happy

These gorgeous dessert displays can also double as a guest book alternative. Use decorative wooden tags for guests to write a short message on and then hang on hooks along the sides of your donut wall. At the end of the night, you'll have plenty of heartfelt messages from family and friends to save as keepsakes after the wedding.

Treat your wedding guests to a sweet snack for the road by providing wax-lined tin-tie goodie bags for them to fill with a donut or two. The tops close to keep donuts fresh, and the wax lining keeps glaze from soaking through the bags. We've found that 6" x 9" bags work best for holding a ring donut or two, and smaller bags work well for taking home an assortment of donut holes.

DIY PEGBOARD DONUT WALL

We are huge supporters of this tasty trend, so to help spread it far and wide, we've included a step-by-step so that you can make your own! You and your guests are going to love having this new wedding food fad to enjoy at your wedding!

Materials Needed: 

Pegboard

Measuring Tape

Pencil

Saw

Paint

Paint Roller

Trim - Home improvement stores have a variety of different sizes and styles, so you can go as simple or intricate as you want

Hammer

Nails

Hinges

Drill with Screwdriver Bit 

Metal Pegboard Hooks - 6" hooks comfortably hold two donuts each

Donuts

Instructions: 

Step 1 - Cut the pegboard to form multiple panels as shown above. Measure, mark, and cut the pegboard to the desired size.

Step 2 - (Optional) Paint the pegboard. Lay it down on a protected surface. Paint and repeat with multiple coats until the color is even. Let dry.

TIP - When cutting the pegboard into foldable panels that will stand on their own, we recommend adding trim to each side of each panel. Pegboard is quite flexible and needs the extra stability to stand upright - especially when cut into narrow panels. Trim can also be painted to add a unique, decorative touch to your donut wall. 

Step 3 - Add trim to the pegboard. Measure, mark, and cut the trim to fit each side of the pegboard. Paint if desired, and attach to pegboard with small nails.

Step 4 - Attach hinges to the back of the donut wall. We used 4 hinges on each side of the center panel.

Step 5 - Insert the metal pegboard hooks into the pegboard.

Step 6 - Add donuts, and enjoy!

Rustic Pink and Navy Barn Wedding

When we saw this wedding, we just knew we had feature it.  Chock full of charming country details and adorable signage, Madison and Cameron's rustic barn wedding is absolutely perfect.  And while all the details in their wedding are amazing, our favorite part is actually the story of how the bride and groom came together.

Madison’s grandmother had discovered Cameron long before Maddie had and desperately wanted the two of them to meet. A couple of years after Maddie’s grandma pointed him out at their church, Cameron decided to ask Maddie out. Ironically enough, the sermon from that day’s mass was on serendipity, a term that means “the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way” (are you crying yet??). That serendipitous Sunday morning accidentally turned into one of the best days of their lives.

We love how much thought was put into this wedding and how much personal detail was included.  Almost all the decor was DIY from the bride and her family.  A big thank you to Ebby L Photography for sharing these beautiful wedding photos and this beautiful love story with us today.

Cameron and Madison set out a cart of blankets for guests to snuggle up with as the night air turned cool. Such an adorable idea for a Spring or Fall wedding.  We especially love the added "Keep Cozy" chalkboard signage.

When the ceremony finished, the evening continued with a happy hour filled with cocktails, a popcorn bar, and yard games.  We love the vintage lace and floral detailing of the popcorn bar and the creative "Watering Hole" bar.

Photography: Ebby L Photography
Venue: Hudson Farms
Food: Black Dog Smokehouse
Ice Cream: Oberweis Dairy
Flower and Table Arrangements: Kim Mills
Bouquets and Boutonnieres: Blossom Basket Florist
Decor: DIY by Bride and Family
Rentals: Rustic Love Rentals
Wedding Gown and Men's Attire: Michelle's Bridal

Fall Wedding Guest Souvenir Ideas

We can't help but get excited when thinking about Fall. What's not to love?  The leaves turn a beautiful color of golden red, the weather is crisp, and pumpkin spice is around every corner. If you are lucky enough to have a fall wedding, you have undoubtedly thought about your wedding favors. Your guest souvenirs are the perfect opportunity to incorporate an element of the Autumn season into your wedding decor.  They don't even have to be difficult or over the top.  Just pick one element of the season that you and your fiance absolutely love such as pumpkins, apples, or leaves and build on that idea.  If it is something you love,  your guests are bound to love it too.  For some sure fire wins, check out some of our top picks for Fall wedding guest souvenir ideas.  To see more ideas visit us here.

Pumpkins

From a "Pick Your Own" pumpkin patch to the gilded variety, pumpkins are the ideal favor idea for Fall weddings. Abundant and relatively inexpensive, pumpkins are festive and can be decorated to match the theme of your wedding.

Source:  Gold Glitter Pumpkins, Gold Pumpkin Place Card Holder, Pumpkin Patch, Personalized Plastic Fall Cups


Acorns, Nuts, and Seeds

Acorns, nuts, an seeds are a cute twist to traditional Fall elements like pumpkins and leaves.  Include a roasted seed and nut buffet at your wedding along with personalized favor bags for guests to fill and take home with them.  If you are feeling especially crafty, make acorn shaped chocolates to set out at each guest place setting.  Items like these acorn shaped measuring spoons make a great addition to bridal showers to tie in the theme of your wedding.

Source:  Acorn Measuring Spoons, Acorn Salt and Pepper Shakers, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Chocolate Acorns, Candied Acorns

Apples

Apples are the quintessential fall fruit.  Tie in apples throughout your fall wedding for instant charm and coziness.  For guest souvenirs, give loved ones homemade apple butter, caramel apples, or set out bags for guests to fill with apples and take home.  A hot apple cider bar is a great addition for late in the season outdoor weddings to take the chill off.

Source:  Homemade Apple Butter, Caramel Apple, Apple Cider Mix Tutorial, Fill A Bag Apple Station

Leaves and Trees

For a "Fall in Love" wedding theme, falling leaves and tree favors are a must-have.  Fall shaped souvenirs like bottle openers, bottle stoppers, and even prepackaged maple syrup make cute favor ideas that will tie in your decor.  Personalized fall napkins add an extra special touch to your decor and double as favors for guests to take home as a memento of your special day.

Source: Fall Tree Napkins, Fall Leaf Bottle Openers, Fall Leaf Bottle Stoppers, Maple Syrup Bottles, Rustic Oak Canvas Tote Bags

To view more fall wedding guest souvenir ideas, visit us at https://myweddingreceptionideas.com/fall_wedding_favors.asp

Social Media Wedding Etiquette 101 - Infographic

Social media can be a wonderful way to include your friends and family in your special day, but there are some things you may want to keep in mind when it comes time to share big news on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or other popular social sites. The wedding team at Sheraton Athlone Hotel was kind enough to share this fun infographic about Social Media and Weddings for all of our readers to enjoy. Check out the stats below to see how brides are approaching social media leading up to and on the day of the wedding. 

Whether you choose to keep your event totally unplugged or encourage guest to 'share, share, share', we wish you all the best on your special day.