IT’S IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CAKE TO REPRESENT YOUR LOVE AND LIFESTYLE
ON YOUR WEDDING DAY. HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO SWITCH IT UP:
IF YOU LOVE CAKE BUT WANT VARIETY FOR YOUR GUESTS...
Go with CUPCAKES. You can mix vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, and carrot with more eccentric flavors to create a cake buffet that will please all of your guests.
IF YOU LIKE CAKE BUT DON’T WANT TO BREAK UP THE PARTY TO SIT?
Serve CAKE POPS, BROWNIES, COOKIES, PASTRIES, or any other hand-held deserts that your guests can pop into their mouths while they keep poppin’ on the dance floor.
IF YOUR WEDDING IS FOCUSING ON FRESH, LOCAL, OR HEALTHY FOOD...
Maybe steer clear of cake altogether. Instead, set up a table with your favorite PIES, or serve a tiered tray with layers of local CIDER DOUGHNUTS. Or, try a fresh local fruit platter!
IF YOU’RE CELEBRATING IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS...
Why not build a bonfire and serve some S’MORES and hot cocoa or cider? Remember to give your guests some blankets so they can get cozy while they munch.
IF YOU DON’T WANT A CAKE BUT STILL WANT IT TO FEEL CLASSIC...
Consider serving GOURMET CHOCOLATES, PUFF PASTRIES, or the traditional French CROQUEMBOUCHE. They’re distinctive and classy, not to mention delightful.
IF YOU WANT TO PULL OUT ALL THE STOPS...
Plan for a decadent and colorful DESSERT TABLE, complete with pies, pastries, cookies, and candies—all with your cake as the centerpiece.
WHICHEVER DESSERT OPTION YOU CHOOSE, HUDSON VALLEY BAKERS CAN HELP YOU MAKE IT YOUR OWN. DON’T BE AFRAID TO THINK OUTSIDE THE CAKE BOX! AS LONG AS IT’S DELICIOUS, YOU CAN’T GO WRONG.
THE ALTERNATIVE BAKER Rosendale, 845-658-3355, lemoncakes.com
Blue Mountain Bistro Kingston, 845-340-9800, bluemountainbistro.com Blue Mountain Bistro is committed to providing gorgeous and delicious wedding cakes and desserts to fit any wedding style. They also provide complete planning services so you can feel totally carefree to relax and enjoy your special day knowing that their creative, experienced staff is handling all the details of the day.Blue Mountain Bistro Kingston, 845-340-9800, bluemountainbistro.com Blue Mountain Bistro is committed to providing gorgeous and delicious wedding cakes and desserts to fit any wedding style. They also provide complete planning services so you can feel totally carefree to relax and enjoy your special day knowing that their creative, experienced staff is handling all the details of the day.
BLUE MOUNTAIN BISTRO
Kingston, 845-340-9800, bluemountainbistro.com
Blue Mountain Bistro is committed to providing gorgeous and delicious wedding cakes and desserts to fit any wedding style. They also provide complete planning services so you can feel totally carefree to relax and enjoy your special day knowing that their creative, experienced staff is handling all the details of the day.Blue Mountain Bistro Kingston, 845-340-9800, bluemountainbistro.com Blue Mountain Bistro is committed to providing gorgeous and delicious wedding cakes and desserts to fit any wedding style. They also provide complete planning services so you can feel totally carefree to relax and enjoy your special day knowing that their creative, experienced staff is handling all the details of the day.
BREAD ALONE BAKERY Boiceville, Kingston, Rhinebeck, Woodstock, 914-388-7588, breadalone.com
Bread Alone Bakery is a family-owned, values-driven bakery whose vision has not changed since the day it opened: create delicious, honest breads and foods. Staff will work with you to craft your perfect wedding cake from scratch using only the best local ingredients. Call for a consultation and tasting at one of their four cafés in the Hudson Valley: Boiceville, Kingston, Rhinebeck, and Woodstock.
BEACON PIE COMPANY Beacon, beaconpiecompany.com
Beacon Pie Company has been serving up pies whole and by-the-slice since 2015. Their pies are made from scratch and use local, seasonal ingredients. They’ve ditched the storefront and now vend from a converted 1962 ice cream truck, selling local ice cream, flavored whipped creams, and pie shakes along with their delicious pies. They also cater weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, graduations, and just about any other occasion that would call for pie. Check them out online and at the Beacon Bite lot: 416 Main Street.
GET FROSTED CUPCAKERY Beacon, 845-765-1002, getfrostedcupcakery.com
Every day is a good day for cupcakes, including your wedding day. Beacon’s Get Frosted Cupcakery is a from-scratch bakery that utilizes local produce and products whenever possible. Currently rotating over 100 flavors on a weekly basis, they’ve got your cupcake fix covered. Not just a bakery, Get Frosted caters events as well. From small intimate parties to large weddings, Get Frosted strives to make your special day a sweet and memorable experience.
JULIE’S PIES AND CHEESECAKES Kerhonkson, 845-626-1173, juliespies.tk
Julie’s Pies and Cheesecakes are truly homemade from scratch using only local, fresh ingredients. Pies, cheesecakes, cakes, and other goodies are all made fresh to-order, and she specializes in wedding pie dessert bars. Let Julie share her love of baking with you on your special day.
MAIN COURSE CATERING New Paltz, 845-255-2600, maincoursecatering.com
Main Course takes care of all the planning and catering, but they can also create the perfect wedding cake and all the desserts to make your wedding super sweet!
PEACE, LOVE, AND CUPCAKES Woodstock, 845-247-3687, woodstockcupcakes.com
Peace, Love, and Cupcakes is a multiple award-winning cupcake shop featuring a huge array of delicious cupcakes and cookies. They only use the highest quality ingredients, locally sourced and organic whenever possible. Not only do they offer all the traditional sugar and butter choices, but they also make vegan, gluten-free, and raw versions as well. Food Network has honored them with two wins for “The Best Cake in the Country!” and “Rewrapped.” MSNBC featured them, and they are also a “Best of the Hudson Valley” business.
THE VILLAGE TEAROOM RESTAURANT & BAKE SHOP New Paltz, 845-255-3434, thevillagetearoom.com
Made with Vermont sweet cream butter, Feather Ridge Farm eggs, Nielsen Massey pure vanilla extract, Ronny Brook old-fashioned cream, King Arthur unbleached flour, and non-aluminum baking powder, The Village TeaRoom’s cakes are as delicious as they are beautiful. Wedding cakes can be customized to suit your preferences. The Honey Bee Cake, a signature wedding cake, has been featured in Style Me Pretty
