Sugared Almonds

• In traditional weddings in some parts of Italy, an actual cake is not served for dessert. In lieu of a cake, the wedding guests are given boxes or bags filled with sugared almonds as the sweet end to the evening. In Italian tradition, the sugared almonds represent the blending of sweetness and saltiness, much as two different personalities blend together in marriage.
  
  

Cannoli Tiers

• Cannolis are a popular and traditional dessert in Italy. The tasty treats consist of a crispy wafer tube that is filled with sweetened ricotta. You can even create a cannoli cake, similar to the way some weddings offer tiers of cupcakes instead of a single large cake. Fill a multi-tiered serving piece with cannolis. The overall look will resemble a wedding cake, and each guest will receive a cannoli.
  
  

Gelato and Cake

• Along with a traditional, tiered wedding cake, serve scoops of Italian gelato. It comes in a variety of flavors and has a smooth, creamy texture similar to ice cream. Popular gelato flavors that pair nicely with simple vanilla cake are hazelnut, chocolate fudge and raspberry.
  
  

Viennese Table

• Assemble a Viennese table, a dessert buffet with an array of desserts and treats. At an Italian wedding, these could include cannolis, candies, pastries, Italian cookies, biscotti and fruit tarts, as well as fruits and nuts.