November is here already, and we’re dreaming of Thanksgiving tables stacked with food and surrounded by family. But here in the wedding industry, November signals the start of another important time of year: engagement season! From Thanksgiving to Valentine’s Day, we expect to see a lot of swoon-worthy proposals—and we can’t wait to hear all about your love stories! We’re here to keep you informed with plenty of tips and tricks along the way. Stay tuned!

This week we’re continuing our “Complete the Room” series—where we give you the inside scoop on polishing off your event design. Today’s topic is one of the dreamiest vignettes to style on your big day: the cake display! Every reception guest loves to ooh and ahh over your carefully crafted confections as they enter the reception site. A polished cake display turns your wedding dessert into a visual wow-factor (not to mention a delectable delight!). So how do you make the display a memorable focal point? Start with these staples, then polish off your look with complementary details:

Staples:

• Cake: Obviously, your cake display needs a cake (or donuts, pies, cookies, candy bar, etc.)! Let the design of your cake direct the rest of the display. Are you a modern bride embracing sleek lines and a minimalist aesthetic? Or a vintage girl exuding the charm of a bygone era? Keep your overall theme in mind as you select addi

• Table: Of course, the cake has to go on a table somewhere. Unfortunately, this is a missed opportunity for far too many brides. While the venue or caterer may be able to provide a table, it’s not likely to have the “wow-factor” quality worthy of your gorgeous cake. Instead, set the tone for a stunning vignette by renting a unique piece that will take every aspect of your cake display to the next level. Consider our wooden bar, vintage-style desk, or vineyard barrels for a one-of-a-kind statement piece.

Details:

• Cake Stand: Turn your cake display into a polished design with cake stands that speak to your personal style. Whether you can’t get enough of the modern marble trend, or love all things vintage, there’s a stand that will complement your cake’s aesthetic. We’ve even seen boho brides embrace natural wood slices as an organic touch to their dessert table.

• Signage: Personalize the display with custom signage, whether on a chalkboard or mirror. Guests will want to know which flavor they’ll be enjoying—and you’ll get to add personalized elegance to the dessert area. It’s a win-win!

• Florals: As always, floral décor makes any vignette design more magical. Don’t forget to ask your florist to reserve a few blooms for your cake, or to create a lush garland for the table.

With these five items, your dessert display is guaranteed to be picture-perfect! You’ll make the cake display a photo-worthy focal point of your reception design, making guests’ jaws drop as they enter the room.

Need help pulling it all together? No worries! We’ve been curating cake displays for quite awhile now; we’d love to design one just for you. Feel free to contact us with any questions, or visit our Dallas wedding reception rentals collection!