Food is at the heart of any celebration! From delicious grazing tables to elegant cakes that double as works of art, these delicious delights add flavor and personality to the big day. Whether it’s a towering confection, a fun twist on traditional sweets, or a memorable meal that left guests raving, this Best Of category celebrates the food and desserts from Vermont wedding caterers and bakers that wowed taste buds and brought smiles to every guest. Indulge in the mouthwatering magic below and don’t forget to vote for your favorite.
What is the Vermont Weddings ‘Best Of’ Series?
It’s that time of year—our Vermont Weddings Best of Series is here! We’re celebrating the amazing work of Vermont’s top wedding professionals this wedding season, and we need your help to pick the best of the best. Check out the entries, get inspired, and vote for your favorites via the form at the end of this blog post. At the end of it all, we’ll announce the Reader’s Choice winners. Let’s celebrate together!
Mountains of Flavor
This cake is one of baker Jenica’s standout creations from the past wedding season! Its unique and colorful design showcases a variety of techniques, including stenciling on fondant and piping large buttercream flowers. What truly sets it apart are the personal touches, like the couple’s love of little houses, making it a beautifully meaningful centerpiece.
Baker: Fancy Pants Cakes
Photo by Fancy Pants Cakes and edited by Idena Beach Photography
Taste of Vermont
Spotted: dishes that are the perfect way to infuse a taste of Vermont into every moment of your celebration! Take a look at these show-stopping appetizers from Black Radish Catering. A Mozzarella Arancini that features fresh mozzarella tucked into risotto, breaded, lightly fried, and finished in the oven, served with fresh basil, shaved Parmesan, and Pomodoro sauce. And don’t miss the Vermont maple hoisin-glazed pork meatballs—an undeniable crowd-pleaser.
Caterer: Black Radish Catering
Venue: Isham Family Farm
Myer Me, Greta!
How many people can say they had their own custom ice cream flavor made for their special day? This beautiful bride worked at Ben & Jerry’s for over 20 years earning herself a limited batch lemon and blueberry flavor for her and her husband’s wedding.
And yes, your eyes are not deceiving you! That really is Ben and Jerry’s founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield celebrating with the happy couple!
Photographer: Eaton Photo
Venue: Sleepy Hollow Inn
Catering: Green Meadows Catering Co
Dessert: Ben & Jerry’s
Hair: Salon Vermont – Brittany Nichols
Makeup: Sammiiglam
Coordinator: Love Birds Wedding Company
Florals and Officiant: Carmen George Weddings
Log Cabin Love
This sweet array of cupcakes and donuts found their home inside the tiniest log cabin we ever did see! Paired with a little a-frame, this spread truly encapsulates the Vermont vibe like no other.
Baker: Blue House Bakeshop Dessert
Venue: Sugarbush Resort
Photographer: Katie Krem Photography
Florals: Glad Farm
Planner: Assorted Artistries
Berries & Blooms
A simple yet stunning creation serves as the most captivating centerpiece for this couple’s special day! This whimsical cake ties together joyfully coordinated flowers and strawberries throughout the three tiers with stunning ribbon-like piping. Truly a sight to behold!
Baker: The Goose Chase Cake Design
Photographer: Lillian Seibert Photography
Venue: Mountain Top Resort
Florals: Honey Flora
Sweet Beginnings
This gave their California guests a true taste of Vermont with maplecCreemee cups from Mac’s Maple Farm. Adding a personal touch, a vintage ice cream cart featured their beloved cats’ names as part of the maple creemee cart display. For the couple, it was an extra special treat—it marked their very first Vermont creemee experience, and as you can see in photo #2, the bride gave it her seal of approval!
Venue: Quechee Inn
Creemees: Mac’s Maple
Photographer: Harper Photo Co.
Planner: I Dews Design & Events
Florals: Oak & Bee Florals
Cheese Lovers’ Paradise
In Vermont, we take immense pride in our dairy, and this grazing table is a testament to that! Overflowing with epic selections of local cheeses, fresh fruits, vibrant berries, and an array of crackers, it’s a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds.
Caterer: Backyard Bistro
Venue: Old Lantern Inn
Baked with Butterflies
This cake brought the couple’s vision to life with its stunning design, featuring butterflies, greenery, candles, and vibrant florals. The pastel color palette and intricate details created a beautiful centerpiece that perfectly complemented the day’s theme.
Baker: Cronin Cakes & Sweets
Photographer: Jenna Brisson
Florals: Tipsy Tulip Designs
Planner: Sara Judith Events
Venue: Trapp Family Lodge
Gimme Some Sugar
This display of cake pops by Sweet Vermont Treats is truly a scrumptious sight! Dusted in sprinkles, this perfect array of cake pops features delicious flavor options of confetti, chocolate, and lemon.
Baker: Sweet Vermont Treats
Photographer: Courtney Cania Photography
Venue: The Barn at Top of The World
Planner: Emily Scherer Coordination
Scooping Up Love
This couple took a sweet pause on their wedding day to soak in the moment—and enjoy a Vermont classic: maple creemees (our take on soft serve). A refreshing and delicious treat, perfect for a summer celebration! Some venues have their own creemee machines, or you can go the extra mile by renting a creemee truck, making dessert time even more fun for you and your guests.
Photographer: Kevin Goddard Photography
Venue: The Mansfield Barn
Florals: Memory Lane Floral Designs
Catering: Jericho Cafe and Tavern
Readers Choice Awards
Now that you’ve seen our picks for the best Vermont desserts in 2024, it’s time for you to vote! We’ll share your top picks for each category at the end of the month.