Cupcakes

Ideas & Inspiration

Cupcakes

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1) In the kitchen of Scottsdale’s Simply Sweets, owner Dana Brown often gives butterfly cut-outs a soft landing with sweet buttercream. Simply Sweets

2) Add a subtle twist to traditional cupcakes with a sprinkling of sugar pearls. Simply Sweets

3) These colorful treats can be ordered by the dozen or by the hundreds, depending on your guest count. Candyland Cupcakes

4) Incorporate your wedding’s color scheme—as bold as it may be—through the last bite of frosting. Simply Sweets

5) This vanilla cupcake is topped with a generous serving of caramel cream cheese. Sugar Blossom Cupcakes

6) Cupcakes, like this one with a feminine floral design, can be included throughout the wedding week. Consider your sweet tooth for bridal showers and rehearsal dinners too. Candyland Cupcakes

7) Is there such a thing as too much chocolate? This baby, a mocha chocolate cake covered with Kahlua dark chocolate ganache, proves there isn’t. Sugar Blossom Cupcakes

8) This Guinness chocolate cupcake iced with Bailey’s cream cheese frosting is a treat for the grown-up wedding guests. Sugar Blossom Cupcakes

9) For an understated aesthetic, a simple layer of fondant icing provides a sleek look. Simply Sweets

10) Underneath that mountain of buttercream frosting and sugar pearls sits a white sour cream cupcake. Yum! Simply Sweets

11) Ask to see your baker’s liner options; pretty wrappings can add another graphic element to your day’s décor. Candyland Cupcakes

12) The dynamic flavor in this snickernoodle cupcake is balanced with simple vanilla frosting. Sugar Blossom Cupcakes

13) Don’t worry if flowers aren’t your forte; work with your baker to craft desserts in the shapes and colors that match your style. Simply Sweets

14) For a romantic flair, top cupcakes with a twisted rose that will prompt “oohs” and “ahhs” from all your guests. Simply Sweets

15) Monograms—your own or your guests’—personalize the mini-dessert. Simply Sweets

16) Not only is this heart-shaped design reception-ready; you can set a reminder to order a fresh batch for your first anniversary too. Candyland Cupcakes