27 Creative Ways to Serve Bread at Your Wedding

No matter what season, culture, or big-day theme inspires your wedding menu, bread will most likely make an appearance during dinner. We can't say we're surprised, considering the fact that bread is a staple part of just about any meal. From rolls and ciabatta to crostini and baguettes, this beloved food comes in a variety of forms and can be served in many ways. Plus, you can upgrade bread with a multitude of spreads, too. Top it with herb butter, dip it in olive oil, or offer it with a tapenade—no matter how you present this snack, it's going to satisfy guests.

Since bread is such a common wedding food, we suggest you go above and beyond to make your offerings stand out. Luckily, bread can be as pretty as it is tasty, so don't be afraid to work a loaf or two into your décor. Janna Brown Design Co., for example, layered different breads on top of one another to create this one-of-a-kind centerpiece. The pros adorned the arrangement with butter, so attendees could dig in throughout the evening. If you're looking for subtler food-inspired decorations, try using rolls as place card holders or loaves that double as menus. You can even sift flour over a large sourdough round to display your monogram, creating a personalized, edible table accent.

Ahead, we've rounded up examples of a few of our favorite ways to serve bread at weddings—they'll guarantee that your own is equally delicious and aesthetically pleasing. Once you see how these couples staged their bars, baskets, and favors, you'll understand just how festive bread can be.