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SHAUNA YOUNGE DESSERT TABLES

Happy Wednesday…..a few weeks ago I received the sweetest email from a very lovely and talented lady, the oh-so-beautiful and talented, Designer Shauna Younge of Shauna Younge Dessert Tables….I’m so glad that Shauna contacted me to say hello…her ‘Dessert Tables’ are beyond beautiful….Shauna comes to us from Minneapolis and she is one busy lady….her dessert tables are always in demand…..Shauna took a little time out from her busy schedule to stop by the cafe and share a little bit of her world with us….Enjoy!! 

‘Hi everyone! Janie kindly invited me to guest blog today, and I’m happy to be here at The Bride’s Cafe. Janie and I thought it would be fun for me to share a few tips to help you design a dessert table for your big day.

Get Inspired:

When I design a couple’s dessert table, I first create an inspiration board to help us all visualize the mood of the table. Using pictures to express your idea will help you to solidify what you want, while also helping you convey your idea to your fiancé. Here’s a board I designed for an event with a ‘preppy pretty’ vibe. (image 1)

Get Creative:

While planning your wedding, you’ve probably already pulled some pictures from different magazines and websites. When looking for dessert table inspiration, don’t limit yourself to bridal images. Branch out to fashion, art, and food magazines. A home decor article inspired me to create a picture frame collage for a dessert table background. I framed a large version of the ‘XOXO’ logo I designed for the favors, but creative backdrops can be made from almost anything. I love these two examples using wood slices and string. (images 2, 3, 4).

Get Focused:

With so many wedding resources out there, you probably see great craft and decor ideas every time you turn around. Fight the urge to incorporate them all. If a great idea doesn’t relate to the mood or color palette that you’re working with, save it for another time and another design. Stick to your original concept.

Get Committed:

You probably already have a general idea of what you want your dessert table to look like. You may even know what desserts you want to include, but until you’ve committed your ideas to paper, you’ll be tempted to keep making changes. To really solidify my designs, I like to sketch the table. That way, I can tell at a glance which desserts I want, where they’ll go on the table, and how I want them displayed. If sketching isn’t your thing use any method that helps you clearly visualize your design. Don’t rely on the vague concepts and ideas from your inspiration board. (image 5)

Get Personal:

Your inspiration images and sketch can only take you so far. The personal details you add to your design will make your dessert table truly special for you and your guests. If you and your fiancé met while building a Habitat for Humanity house or while playing with your dogs at the park, consider sweet ways to represent that on your table. A custom gingerbread house or some cute dog cookies would be meaningful additions to your design. (insert image #6 and #7)

Get Moving:

Now that you have all of the details ironed out, it’s time to start baking and making all the goodies to fill your table. Try to find a few recipes that you can make ahead of time. Several types of cookie dough can be frozen for months before baking, while peanut brittle and chocolate can be stored in the freezer until the big day.

I hope I’ve given you all of the tips you need to design your own dessert table and bring your vision to life. (images 8 & 9)

I’d like to thank Janie for inviting me to guest blog at The Bride’s Cafe! I’m thrilled to have my designs featured alongside her beautiful posts. Craving a little more sweetness? You can see more eye candy at my website, Shauna Younge Dessert Tables, and my blog, Sweet Tooth.’

Inspiration Board, Framed Logo, Dessert Table Sketch, Dessert Table, Custom Sweets: Shauna Younge Dessert Tables
Wood Slice Backgrond: Brooklyn Bride
String Sign: The Sweetest Occasion
Gingerbread House: Woman’s Day
Dog Cookies: Eleni’s

Shauna, thanks so much for stopping by today…..this was so much fun and we look forward to your next visit!!