One of our favorite times of the year is officially here: the Vermont Weddings Best Of Series! This category is all about catering and desserts.
From thoughtfully sourced menus and elevated comfort food to late-night snacks and jaw-dropping dessert displays, food has a way of setting the tone for a celebration. It’s where guests linger, conversations spark, and memories are made, whether that’s over a beautifully plated dinner, a family-style feast, or a slice of cake worth talking about long after the last dance.
This Best Of category celebrates the caterers and dessert pros who went above and beyond, creating experiences that felt personal, intentional, and deeply connected to each couple’s vision. Whether you’re in the midst of planning or just love a little culinary inspiration, scroll on for some seriously delicious ideas, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite Vermont wedding catering and desserts at the end of the post.
What Is the Vermont Weddings Best Of Series?
Each year, the Vermont Weddings Best Of Series celebrates the incredible creativity and talent of Vermont wedding professionals, venues, and the real wedding moments that made this past wedding season unforgettable. It’s part inspiration, part celebration, and part Reader’s Choice awards. Browse the entries below, discover standout weddings and vendors from across Vermont, and cast your vote using the form at the end of this post. Once voting closes, our team will reveal the Reader’s Choice winners and celebrate everything that made the 2025 wedding season oh so special!
A Winter Night Sweet Spread
Set beside twinkling lights and glowing trees, this winter wedding dessert spread was pure magic! An epic assortment of cookies, cupcakes, mini donuts, and cake invited guests to linger and indulge all night long. Equal parts festive and indulgent, it felt less like a dessert table and more like a warm moment that perfectly matched the season.
Baker: Sweet Vermont Treats
Venue: Lake Bomoseen Lodge
Photographer: Madison Anne Studio
A Buttercream Dream in Bloom
This multi-tiered buttercream beauty stole the show with its whimsical pops of soft blue and pink florals cascading effortlessly down the side. But what truly makes this moment fun is the couple caught mid-bite, savoring their first taste together. A sweet reminder that sometimes the best design detail is simply enjoying the moment you’ve created.
Baker: Fancy Pants Cakes
Seasonal and So Vermont
Boom & Bloom Catering is defined by thoughtful presentation and an unwavering commitment to detail and flavor. This place setting says it all: crisp local apples and a touch of maple syrup await guests at their seats. Effortless, intentional, and unmistakably fall in Vermont. Sometimes the smallest details leave the biggest impression.
Catering + Florals: Boom and Bloom
Venue: Reading Farms Estate
Photographer: GarrenTee Photography
Something Blue, Something Sweet
With delicate vintage piping and a dreamy touch of blue, this cake feels equal parts romantic and refreshed. The feminine design adds softness and personality, making it a standout moment that feels both intentional and effortlessly pretty.
Baker: The Goose Chase Cake Design
Venue: Bliss Ridge Farm
Photographer: Wood & Ether
A Little Nostalgia, A Lot of Joy
Baked with Meaning
This cake proves it doesn’t get sweeter than something made with meaning. Featuring fresh berries from the bride’s own farm, Arbor Farmstead, this dessert was a true celebration of place and story. Baker Beatrix shared, “I love collaborating with my clients to incorporate ingredients from their own Vermont businesses into their wedding desserts.” A beautiful reminder that the most memorable details are often the most personal.
Baker: Blue House Bakeshop
Venue: Grand Isle Lake House
Photographer: Gallery Nine North
A Sweet Ending for Everyone
With dairy-free flexibility and crowd-pleasing flavors, Shy Guy Gelato helped this couple and their guests end the evening on the sweetest note.
Gelato: Shy Guy Gelato
Photographer: Hazelton Creative
Where Playful Meets Polished
Proof that playful details can still feel elevated. Green buttercream, gold accents, rose piping, and moose figurines that steal the show!
Baker: That Cake Stand
Seamless From Start to Finish
Perfectly plated ravioli from the Essex Resort & Spa, where incredible food meets thoughtful coordination. For couples dreaming of a truly seamless wedding experience, having venue, planning support, and cuisine all under one roof makes every moment feel effortless and every bite unforgettable.
Venue + Catering: Essex Resort & Spa
Photographer: Portrait Gallery
Readers Choice Awards
Now that you’ve seen our team’s picks for the best dishes and desserts in 2025, it’s time for you to vote! We’ll share your top picks for each category at the end of the month.