W

edding cakes have been the 

centerpiece—aside from the 

bride herself, of course—at 

weddings for longer than 

anyone can remember, but strict adherence 

to that age-old tradition has given way to 

more non-conventional options when it 

comes to making the Big Day even sweeter. 

Basically, serving as mini-me’s dressed in 

fancy little fl uted paper skirts, cupcakes 

seem like a natural point of departure from 

cake, and so the petite-sized versions of the 

multitiered majesty have been a popular 

stand-in; but more recently, donuts have 

garnered their own bit of attention, as well. 

And whether you decide to swap out the cake 

completely or just add some attendees to the 

sugar party, these ring-shaped bites of bliss 

can be the perfect way to give your guests a 

sweet taste of happily ever after they’ll never 

forget.

Donuts come in every version 

imaginable—yeast and cake, frosted and 

unfrosted, fried and fi lled—giving you 

endless possibilities for bringing a touch of 

whimsy and offering fl avors that are sure 

to suit everyone’s taste. And—let’s be real 

here—who doesn’t love a donut? From 

bridal shower to reception, donuts can make 

the guest list at any point in your nuptial 

timeline, so open your mind—and your 

mouth—and get ready to put a ring on it…

story by

 

Liesel Schmidt

From fi rst bite to last, your 

wedding day donuts will 

leave your guests’ taste 

buds happily engaged. 

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