11 Wedding Dessert Ideas That Put the Fun in Funfetti

Funfetti cupcakes
Koman Photography

Childhood birthday parties weren't complete without a heaping spread of sprinkle-filled treats. Now you may be all grown up, but those cravings have never ceased. Meet the new range of Funfetti confections, which go beyond the cake-mix box. These playful, colorful, jimmy-happy sweets are fit to sit at your wedding's dessert table. The nostalgic flavor makes a great end to your wedding day, and will be an especially big hit if you copy any of these yummy ideas.

From true-to-your-youth cupcakes to 21+ drinks, these tasty wedding dessert ideas will please any guest. So embrace the unicorn trend with an assortment of rainbow treats, or hide a pop of color within an inconspicuous cake. Either way, you'll be bringing your big day a splash of cheerful whimsy. Ahead, our favorite wedding desserts with sprinkles. Don't blame us for the subsequent sugar rush.

This wedding served Artistic Cakes cupcakes in four different flavors, but we have to say we're partial to the classic, sprinkle-topped option.

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Flamingos and Sprinkles

wedding cake with sprinkles and flamingo topper
Justin DeMutiis Photography

Everything about this cake was deliciously whimsical. The icing was covered in colorful sprinkles, and the toppers were simply marvelous.

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Cocktail with Sprinkles

drink with sprinkles on rim
Nancy Ray Photography

Serve up sweets in liquid form, and while you're at it, try this trick—swap out a sugar rim for one coated in sprinkles.

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Funfetti Cake

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Mr. Haack

Offer up Funfetti alongside other sweet treats. This spread, from Nothing Bakes Like a Parrott, included whoopee pies, mini cupcakes, and a cookie dough cake.

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Sprinkle Donuts

donut holes with sprinkles
Rachel Pearlman

At this wedding, guests were treated to a milk-and-donuts bar, and the donut holes were topped with sprinkles—talk about delicious!

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Hidden Sprinkles

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Mirelle Carmichael Photography

All three of these Paper Cake Events desserts sported different, delicious flavors. Though the main cake's exterior was playful in and of itself, cutting it unveiled an even whimsier Funfetti interior.

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Mini Funfetti Cupcakes

Funfetti cupcakes
Lisa Rigby Photography

This bride used to make her groom Funfetti cupcakes in college. Obviously, these little treats were a nod to their then-budding romance.

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Birthday Naked Cake

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Delbarr Moradi

Momofuku Milk Bar's birthday cake is popular for a reason. Look how dreamy this wedding's confection was!

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Ice Cream with Sprinkles

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Courtesy of Oddfellows

Combine two childhood favorites into one by serving ice cream that's filled (not just covered) with sprinkles. These sweet scoops were made by Oddfellows.

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Splash of Sprinkles

funfetti wedding cake
Raya Carlisle Photography

Chocolate drip, macarons, Funfetti—oh my! This Scootabaker dessert featured barely-visible sprinkles, adding to the confection's utterly-gorgeous design.

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Sprinkled Photo Prop

woman holding ice cream pop
Ashley Goodwin Photography

Show off your new ring in a fun, playful way! This engagement photo included a (delicious) ice cream bar. Of course, the treat was coated in rainbow sprinkles.

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