Planning a wedding means putting all your wedding dreams out into the universe and having the most beautiful day of your life. It’s a big deal! From music to catering, the possibilities are truly endless for what your wedding can be. Lucky for New Mexico’s engaged couples, we trust our amazing community of wedding professionals can bring even the wildest wedding dreams to life.
Last week we heard from New Mexico’s very own Four Seasons Custom Florals on all the tips and tricks for picking out your sustainable floral designs. But this week, we have something a bit more…appetizing.
Some might debate what the most memorable parts of your wedding are. You heard it here first; it’s the small sweet details that often make a big impression.
Mouth watering yet?!
This week, you are most certainly in for a treat (pun intended). Welcoming, in no particular order, our 7 favorite New Mexico wedding dessert connoisseurs!
1. Crumb Girl Sweets
Get ready for some delicious treats from Crumb Girl Sweets! Sarah, the operations and creative genius behind Crumb Girl, has been baking since she was 14 years old. Fast forward post culinary school, and lots of jobs working as a pastry chef, Sarah found her way down to Santa Fe, NM with her partner and has been baking customized goodies ever since!
They offer free consultations, local and state wide delivery, and tasting options. Crosses off all your boxes, doesn’t it?! As Sarah might say, “perfect to the last crumb.”
“Working with Crumb Girl has been such a dream. The communication! The final product! Start to finish absolute perfection!” – Meredith B.
2. The Cake Boutique
Welcome to the locally owned and operated Cake Boutique! Based out of Albuquerque, The Cake Boutique has a reputation to impress. They encourage their potential clients to bring them the never-been-seen-before cake ideas and let them transform them into the edible masterpiece of your dreams.
If you’d like to taste test some of their delectable flavors, simply call ahead 48 hours in advance. The Cake Boutique is incredibly flexible and are ready to support you even when there are changes in dates, location, and quantity.
3. Sweet Butter Baking
What’s cuter than a certified and licensed home bakery in Albuquerque? NOTHING! Sweet Butter Baking, owned by the lovely Andrea Schulte, is consistent in producing the most flavorful and delicious sweet treats. Andrea has LOADS of experience, from teaching as a Baking & Pastry Chef at CNM and as the former owner of New Mexico Pie Company.
Sweet Butter Baking has a mouth-watering selection of flavors to choose from, with your choice of fresh flowers and more.
Andrea did such an AMAZING job bringing our vision to life! The aesthetic was so fun and unique plus it tasted amazing!! We did Lucious lemons with berries and got so many compliments on the cake!” – Jayna H.
4. Le Macaron French Pastries
Did someone say, MACARONS?! Le Macaron French Pastries offers all the best of french desserts, and is sure to serve your wedding event with sweet treats you certainly will not find anywhere else. They have spent months learning from a French-trained pastry chef, and together have been able to serve so many couples with unique European inspired desserts.
Looking for gelato, French pastries, chocolates, or specialty coffees? Le Macaron has the best of those, too!
5. Turquoise Macaron
Did you think New Mexico was done with the macarons?! Absolutely not! Turquoise Macaron specialized in the art of crafting the most delicious and beautiful macarons you’ve ever laid your soon-to-be-married eyes on.
They offer hand-painted macarons, tea sets, and signature bridal gifts for your special day.
“Macarons are some of our favorite deserts and Amanda is hands down one of the best! Her macrons were so beautiful and most importantly delicious and delicate. She is so professional and sweet. We will definitely be ordering in the future from the Turquoise Macaron!” – Bella + Lorenzo J.
6. Celina’s Biscochitos
If you are in New Mexico and you haven’t yet been graced by the word ‘biscochito,’ it’s time to get familiar! Biscochitos are the official wedding cookie in our beloved state, and are sure to give your wedding an authentic feel with this New Mexican tradition.
Celina’s Biscochitos are well known across New Mexico for their absolutely delicious treats. But their treats extend beyond the traditional biscochito; they can also add a special twist, like stuffing them with jam or even dipping them in chocolate. Looking for more flavor? Celina’s Biscochitos also have green chile pecan, red chile, cocoa chocolate chip, and lemon flavors!
7. The Dessert Bar
Looking for a dessert connoisseur who has been perfecting their cake recipes for years and years? The Dessert Bar is just the place! Locally owned, their cakes range from unique to traditional flavors that will permeate in the memories of you and your guests forever.
All of The Dessert Bar’s cakes are handmade from scratch (YUM) and specially designed with you and your wedding theme in mind. Plus, they have gluten and egg free options!
“I’ve tried multiple confections with this group, and I haven’t been disappointed. A few of those experiences stand out for me, however: Experience one was with the fall flavors (I remember one was apple and the other I believe was pumpkin). My favorite was the Olaf (toasted marshmallow with pretzel sticks for the arms). It was so delicious! I definitely look forward to the new flavors coming out!” – Cashmere W.
