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The Localist: Wedding Edition

Celebrate your big day with these sweet treats.
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This is the time of year when most people snub sugary desserts, unless, of course, they are planning a wedding. The beginning of the year is primetime for newly-engaged couples to start planning their big day. (Myself being one of them.)

Looking to add a little local flair to your nuptials? We have put together a list of bakeries specializing in some of the wedding industry’s most sought after sweets.

Photo by: Morgan Chidsey, A Sea of Love
Photo by: Morgan Chidsey, A Sea of Love

Cakes
Whisk Until Sweet
Instagram: @whiskuntilsweet

Designs are natural and refined with a touch of whimsy. Owner Heather Harbord tailors every order to each couple’s style and story. All cakes are baked from scratch with high quality, delicious, organic ingredients. The results will delight your eyes and tastebuds.

Photo by: Bonafide Betties Pie Co
Photo by: Bonafide Betties Pie Co

Pies
Bonafide Betties Pie Company
Instagram: @bonafidebettiespieco

Bonafide Betties was started by two friends who share a love of pie and the spirit of a small town business. Each recipe is filled with history, and a whole lot of real, fresh ingredients. There are several pies to choose from. Hot Mess, their award winning buttermilk, being most popular. A pie bar is perfect for an intimate Southern wedding.

Photo by: Highland Park Pie Lady
Photo by: Highland Park Pie Lady

Cookies
Highland Park Pie Lady
Instagram: @highlandparkpielady

Don’t let the name fool you, Highland Park Pie Lady is an expert at making custom cookies. Her specialty is iced sugar cookies that can be made to replicate your wedding invitation or custom logo. These cookies are great for your big day but are also a fun treat for showers and goodie bags. HPPL does not have a website but you can find a gallery of cookies on her Instagram and email her at [email protected] to place an order.

Photo by: Jar Bakery
Photo by: Jar Bakery

Miniature Assortments
Jar Cakery
Instagram: @jarcakery

Jar Cakery is a boutique bakery specializing in dessert bars and custom cakes. Sisters and co-owners, Emily and Amanda, offer gourmet cakes and desserts baked with wholesome ingredients. Each design is hand crafted with an eye for details and on-trend aesthetics. Dessert bars can be designed to compliment the vibe of each wedding.

Photo by: Hannah’s Gluten Free
Photo by: Hannah’s Gluten Free

Gluten Free Cakes and Desserts
Hannah’s Gluten Free Bakery
Instagram: @hannahsglutenfree

You may recognize Hannah’s Gluten Free from all of the attention they have received for their amazing gluten free cinnamon rolls. They make cakes, too! Beautiful, custom, gluten free, nut free cakes. Owner and baker Larissa Wilson recently opened a brick-and-mortar bakery about 15 minutes east of Dallas.

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