If you’re like me, you no longer believe that chocolate is just for breakfast anymore! 

And what better way to apply your new found freedom, than to plan a fabulous dessert reception to the delight of your family and friends!  Planning a dessert reception in place of traditional wedding faire can be both elegant and charming.  

So just how many different kinds of chocolate treats can you provide for your guests?  When you begin looking, you will find there is an endless supply of amazing desserts, both readily available to “pick up and lay out” or incredible recipes to create fantastic chocolate delights in your own kitchen for a fraction of the price!   

I’m sure I heard somewhere that chocolate licked from the fingertips of a bride planning her dessert reception, has NO calories!   Would anyone dispute that?

Hearty desserts, particularly if you are planning a fall or winter wedding, can easily play a central role for your afternoon reception, as opposed to the full meal deal!  Offering a delightful punch, coffee and tea service, along with a few bottles of bubbly delight, and your guests will be satisfied in every way!

Do be sure to add a fresh fruit platter for those who aren’t sweet eaters, or for the diabetics in your group of family and friends. And don’t forget the strawberries! Every wedding needs strawberries, don’t you agree?  Especially if you have a flowing chocolate fountain to dip them in!

Ideas for your dessert reception include:

· Strawberries and Chocolate fondue

· Apple Cobbler

· Chocolate Mousse

· Strawberries and Cream

· Crème Brule

· Vanilla Pudding and Fresh Berries

· Cheesecakes of all types and flavors

· Tiramisu

· Decorated Sugar Cookies

· Hot Fudge Brownies

· Vanilla Ice Cream

· French Vanilla Yogurt and Almonds

· Glazed Fruit Quiche