21 Nearly Guilt-Free Treats to Serve at Your Wedding

If one of your New Year's resolutions is to eat healthier in 2020, consider serving an array of nearly guilt-free desserts on your wedding day. Though you'll likely choose to offer slices of a delectable wedding cake to loved ones, it's also a good idea to have a separate dessert table for attendees who may not want to be tempted with a sugary confection.

While it's difficult to create a truly guilt-free wedding dessert, there are many sweets that are less sugary and fattening than the go-to chocolate-on-chocolate cakes, nostalgic candies, and other treats that sound absolutely delish – but choices your guests might regret later. Cake pops are a great way for couples to serve their favorite cake flavors since the portions are much smaller, so guests can also enjoy fresh fruit, pies, tarts, kettle corn, and more.

Take a look at the 21 wedding dessert ideas below – including two wedding cakes: a "naked" cake with just a bit of frosting and fresh berries and a stacked pancake confection ideal for a brunch wedding (or a couple who doesn't like cake). While these desserts certainly are not entirely guilt-free, it is possible to make healthier versions of all of these sweet treats, which provide guests with a taste of sugary sweetness without overwhelming their palates – and allowing them to stick to their New Year's resolutions.

1. Fresh Berries

Photo by Bob & Dawn Davis Photography

2. Popcorn or Kettle Corn

Photo by Caroline Tran

3. Cake Pops

Photo by Steve Steinhardt; Planning & Design by Beth Helmstetter Events, Inc.

4. Pies

Photo by Ryan Ray Photography

5. Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Photo by Catherine Hall Studios

6. Mini Donuts

Photo by Simone Photography; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants

7. Chocolate Chip Cookies

Photo by Yvette Roman Photography

8. Strawberries & Cream

Photo by Samuel Lippke Studios

9. Fruit Tarts

Photo by Marc Royce Photography

10. Tea Party Desserts

Photo by Carasco Photography

11. Pie Pops

Photo by Michael Segal Photography

12. Lemon Bars

Photo by Yvette Roman Photography

13. Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

Photo by Bob & Dawn Davis Photography

14. Cotton Candy

Photo by Millie Holloman Photography

15. French Macarons

Photo by Caroline Tran

16. Mini Pies in Mason Jars

Photo by Jana Williams Photography

17. Mini Berry Pies

Photo by Mischa Photography

18. Mini Pecan Pies

Photo by Vue Photography

19. Jelly Beans

Photo by Paul Barnett Photographer

20. Pancake Wedding Cake

Photo by Elizabeth Messina

21. "Naked" Cake with Fresh Berries

Photo by Sarah & Ben

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