Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Reception Ideas Wedding Food, Drink & Menus 25 Delicious Ways to Serve Ice Cream at Your Wedding By Chloe Gorman Chloe Gorman Chloe is a digital editorial assistant for Martha Stewart Weddings. She graduated from Southern Connecticut State University and currently resides in Connecticut. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 27, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jessica Blex It's easy to get overwhelmed by your many wedding dessert options. Macarons, donuts, and cookies are all popular additions to the dessert table, but we think there is one more sweet that is sure to please all of your guests: ice cream. Think this frozen treat is difficult to serve on your big day (you don't want it to melt!)? Think again. It should actually be a major contender for the sweet treat you serve at your celebration. Whether you choose to serve ice cream along with other sweets or in place of a traditional wedding cake, know that this frozen treat will appeal to all of your attendees. Why? It comes in so many flavors. Offer multiple options (if you're serving chocolate, you have to include vanilla!) to ensure everyone's preferences are met. Want to stick to just one or two flavors? Make sure you have plenty of toppings. This couple topped their sundaes from Ted & Wally's with mini wafer cookies, a healthy dose of whipped cream, and, of course, cherries. Not only can you get creative with your toppings and flavors, but you can also play with how you serve this frozen treat. Ahead, you'll discover that ice cream isn't just limited to a cone or cup (although, it's delicious served these ways, too). Many of the following couples opted for ice cream sandwiches, root beer floats, and milkshakes on their big days—others even had an ice cream bar at their weddings. Whether you decide to serve a little or a lot of this dessert, one of these ice cream wedding ideas is guaranteed to work for your party. 01 of 25 Ice Cream Food Wall Natalie Bray Photography Although ice cream is a classic frozen treat, you can still serve it in a modern way. A food wall with a witty phrase (this one was created by Amorology) is the perfect way to merge old and new. Wedding Food Walls That Will (Literally) Elevate Your Big-Day Cuisine 02 of 25 Ice Cream Bar Elias Kordelakos There are plenty of unique bars to feature at your wedding, but we are partial to this Miss500 ice cream station. Guests can choose from a variety of flavors, meaning there's something for everyone. 03 of 25 Ice Cream Stand Kevin Chin In addition to your cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres, consider a mobile ice cream cart, which will allow guests to have something sweet right away. This Sweet Scoops stand is ideal for any kind of event. Mobile Bars and Food Trucks That Can Roll Right Up to Your Party 04 of 25 Ice Cream Cake XO Azuree Photography Love ice cream, but don't want to ditch a traditional wedding cake? Merge the two dessert favorites by serving an ice cream cake. This one was created by Alyse Baca and consisted of three frozen tiers. 05 of 25 Root Beer Floats Bamber Photography If you're in search of a non-alcoholic beverage for your cocktail hour, we suggest root beer floats, like these by Events with Taste. Not only are they nostalgic, but they also serve a dual purpose—they're both a snack and a drink. See more non-alcoholic drink options here 06 of 25 Churros The Bold Americana While this frozen treat is irresistible all by itself, it doesn't hurt to add even more flavor. Your guests will thank you when you take note from the San Diego Taco Company and pair your ice cream with churros. 07 of 25 Many Options Barbora Bistiak You can never have too many options on your dessert table, so why not add ice cream to the mix? Mini cones by Mia Cakes were offered at this reception. Amazing Dessert Tables from Real Weddings 08 of 25 Moody Vessel Figtree Wedding Photography Believe it or not, ice cream can nod to your event's theme, depending on the vessel in which it's served. Wheel + Spoon used dark patterned cups for the dessert offered at this bohemian-themed celebration. 09 of 25 Ice Cream Cart Jose Villa Mobile food carts are popular for a reason. They make your big-day treats easily accessible to all of your guests. Hire an ice cream cart, like Jackson's Ice Cycle, seen here, to make this dessert even more fun for guests. 10 of 25 Ice Cream Bar Ashley Goodwin Photography Ice cream isn't just for cones or cups—in fact, we'd argue it works just as well on a popsicle stick. Make like this couple and treat your guests to chocolate-covered ice cream bars, complete with colorful sprinkles. Wedding Dessert Ideas That Put the Fun in Funfetti 11 of 25 Milkshakes Koman Photography Need a drink to satisfy your sweet tooth and accompany your big-day desserts? Take note from Sidecar Doughnuts and serve ice cream in milkshake form. Of course, you'll want to complete the beverage with whipped cream and a cherry on top. 12 of 25 Mini Cones Nicole Sarah Photography Ice cream before dinner is never a bad idea, so satisfy guests' hunger before the reception with mini ice cream cones. To make sure every attendee has something they enjoy, make like River Café and offer multiple flavors. 13 of 25 Blizzards Abby Jiu Photography If you and your new husband or wife are a fan of a particular ice cream shop, see if they'll cater your after-party. Dairy Queen provided three varieties of their iconic Blizzard at this event. 14 of 25 Ice Cream Sandwiches Jes Workman Chances are, your guests will enjoy ice cream in all its forms, so make sure you have them covered with tasty spins on the classic dessert. Coolhaus allowed this event's attendees to mix and match their favorite flavors with various cookies to create their ultimate ice cream sandwich. Unexpected Wedding Food Ideas Your Guests Will Love 15 of 25 Gold-Foil Cones Genevieve de Manio Photography Believe it or not, this classic carnival staple can still feel elevated. The trick? Wrapping mini cones in gold foil, like The Catered Affair did here. 16 of 25 Organized Sign Shelly Anderson Photography Your wedding-day ice cream shouldn't be the only thing that looks good—so should its sign. Attendees could easily see what was on the menu at this Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab bar—thanks to an organized wood sign by The Rusty Nail and Chalkin' It Up. Creative Wedding Signs You'll Love 17 of 25 Ice Cream Truck Love & Light Photographs By the end of the night, you'll need a late-night snack to keep the party going. Try hiring an ice cream truck, like this one from Hoffman's. Food Trucks and Mobile Bars That Can Roll Right Up to Your Wedding 18 of 25 Labeled Flavors Paige Jones Photography If you plan on serving this much ice cream, you'll want to label each flavor—especially if you're going to serve your dessert sundae-style, à la this Chaviano Couture and Charlotte Lane display. 19 of 25 His and Hers Rachel Thurston Accompany your "his" and "hers" signature cocktails with a tiny treat on the side. Before your reception, share mini ice cream cones that work with the flavors in your drinks. 20 of 25 Hidden Ice Cream Cake David Yoo Why serve a regular wedding cake when you can have an ice cream confection? The treat can still look traditional, as this Davey's Ice Cream confection proves. Just ask your baker to cover the tiers in vanilla ice cream (it will give the illusion of frosting). 21 of 25 Formal Corbin Gurkin Need another way to make this treat feel elegant? Pass around your favorite flavors in jet black cups. For another formal touch, ensure your servers are dressed to the nines. Formal Wedding Ideas for Your Black-Tie Celebration 22 of 25 Mini Cart Chloé Browne of Caught the Light A mini ice cream cart is the perfect way to serve this sweet treat at smaller venues. Although this The Olde Bell's wagon was tiny, it was packed with enough flavors to satisfy all guests. 23 of 25 Ice Cream Art Emily Steffen The phrase "Don't play with your food!" shouldn't apply to wedding ice cream. If you need to keep young attendees entertained during your reception, a small palette with mini scoops of ice cream should do the trick. Art-Inspired Wedding Ideas for Creative Couples 24 of 25 Gelato Jose Villa Give your celebration a dose of European flair with decadent scoops of gelato. Splendora's Gelato provided the frozen dessert at this wedding. 25 of 25 Summer Solution Braedon Photography Throwing a summertime wedding? Ice cream is a no-brainer—it's a tasty way to help your attendees beat the heat. 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