Fashion & Trends

How to CLE Your Wedding: Cleveland Dessert Menus

Guests will experience a sugar rush after indulging in local treats, whether it’s for a dessert table or wedding favors.

by Ruth Corradi Beach, Jennifer Polanz, Lynne Thompson, Molly Wilson, Annie Zaleski | Jan. 1, 2017 | 5:00 AM

Campbell’s Sweets Factory
Whether you have a savory or sweet palate, Campbell’s Sweets Factory has you covered with its wedding-geared chocolate trays, cupcakes and popcorn. The latter is available in gable boxes, balls or bars, and is made using Ohio-grown, non-GMO popcorn seed. “In terms of flavor, I personally think popcorn is one of the best snacking foods out there, so guests can casually eat it whenever (and however) they want over the course of a wedding,” says owner Jeff Campbell. Cupcake-wise, red velvet and wedding cake vanilla are popular flavors, although couples can order any kind for their wedding. Multiple locations, campbellssweets.com

Jack Frost Donuts
Couples who turn to Jack Frost Donuts can expect made-from-scratch donuts prepared the day of their wedding. “We will customize absolutely anything that any bride or groom is looking for,” says Erin Rodeno, partner of Fusion.Marketing Group, Jack Frost Donut’s marketing agency. Maple bacon, salted caramel and jelly-filled are popular flavors, and the store also recently made a cassata donut for one ceremony. While donut walls remain a hot trend, Rodeno has seen couples request donut holes or use whole donuts as individually boxed table favors. “Whether they’re on a wall, on a tray or a table favor, people are crazy about donuts right now,” Rodeno says. 4960 Pearl Road, Cleveland, 216-351-3638, facebook.com/Jack-Frost-Donuts-162749277904/

Fear’s Confections 
Fear’s Confections owner Cassandra Fear says the sweets shop can work with clients and “customize what you want for your wedding day or the events leading up to it.” Favorite packages include brownie and chocolate trays, individually packaged treats and unwrapped chocolates shared as shower or bachelor/bachelorette favors. Trend-wise, however, Fear is seeing more dessert tables and a rise in geek-themed weddings, which has allowed them to create customized favors tied to Harry Potter, Star Wars and Doctor Who. “It’s awesome to be able to help someone show their individual interests that way,” she says. 15208 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-481-0888, fearsconfections.com

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