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As far as I know, the dessert table is a trend. I have been to as many weddings that had just cake as the dessert as I have that have had a whole table of desserts to choose from.
Having just cake is more traditional, so I don't see people getting upset at not having choices. Are you having different flavored layers? That would still give guests a choice, while still keeping with the only cake theme that you are aiming for.
I agree with the PP. The dessert table is just a trend. At our wedding we did wedding cake and an ice cream bar and everyone was happy witht hat. I think by the end of the night you've got people on the dance floor and the only ones who are really "looking" for dessert are the older folks... and usually, all they want is wedding cake! I think you're totally fine with just the cake!
In my area, cake is always the one and only form of dessert. I can honestly say I have never been to a wedding that had any dessert other than cake! And I don't think that it's because anyone was trying to get by on the cheap.. some of these weddings were in the $50,000.00 range. I've also never heard of ice cream or sauces to go with cake until finding this site.. I guess it's just traditional around here to just have cake + coffee for dessert. So to answer your question, I don't think it would be strange at all!
NEVER had icecream with cake 
Maybe it's just my mom? Lol. She always has to serve a scoop of ice cream with any and every cake. I actually just added that in myself, haha. I had a thought, just a little one ... I want to have an ice cream vendor ... like ColdStoneCreamery set up and have that as my ice cream!!!!! The sauces, I really love fudge sauce cake, the kind that has hot fudge on top, tell me you've tried it? It's to die for, but I am addicted to chocolate. I also loove raspberry framboise, and berries and creme which go so well with cake.
The flavors, yes, so far I know I want lots of flavors. Haven't actually picked them out, but I know I will probably have a big cake, and I like different flavors.
Okay, I take that back.. YES, my family is all about ice cream with birthday cake.. I just meant not with wedding cake.. although I think that sounds amazing.. especially Coldstone!! LOVE THEM!
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I've only been to one wedding that had anything but cake . I think of it as a plus not a must have. our venue offered a cookie selection but I swapped it out for better aps. I don't think it's needed personally , but I LOVE cake.
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Coldstone would be amazing, they set up a station with a marble slab and have all the mix 'ins too. I also remembered that I want a cotton candy machine ... oops forgot about that!
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Oh, I've been to a wedding with a cotton candy machine! It was so fun!
The latest wedding I went to, they served sorbet with supper, and then served the cake halfways through the dancing. No "desert table". (I've never actually heard of one before this post! The closest thing I've heard of is the candy buffet.)
I'd say yeah, have the cake be the main fixture! And if you want to serve ice cream, go ahead -- more power to you; people REALLY love ice cream. But I don't see why you have to have any other deserts prepared. Some of the more picky people might appreciate it, but honestly? From one of your previous posts, I've gathered that your cake is going to be multiple flavours, PLUS you're serving ice cream and fruit, so if anyone complains? It's all on them, not you.
YAY. Ok this is the best answer ever! Yes, it is all for me. I am basically eliminating everything that I don't like from my wedding ... even if it's traditional. It will be unique to my tastes. So the cake will be flavorful and have several options for guests to try.
I do want to serve sorbet as a palate cleanser.
Halfway during dancing- timing! I cannot figure out the timing situation!!!!!!!
Yeah, dessert tables are a more recent trend. Most weddings I've been to it has just been cake. The best wedding I went to had a slice of cake with two scoops of ice cream that were coated in white chocolate. SO good.
Wow, I guess this is crazy, but almost ALL of the weddings I've been to have had dessert tables of some kind. (Doesn't seem to be a "new trend" where I'm from). I rather enjoy them. (Of course I have a sweet tooth.) I also like those desserts usually better than the cake. If you are having an ice cream station, that sounds like it would be fine. But, personally, if I went to a weding that didn't have other picky desserts I would be disappointed. I would be understanding if the couple didn't have a lot of money, though. (Same as cash bar.) But if the wedding seemed to be pretty extravagent, I wouldn't think too highly of it. I would liken it to an expensive wedding that still had a cash bar. I think you should look at what your guests would prefer. From previous weddings you've attended, are they accustomed to dessert tables? Does it seem to be a standard in your area, or with your group of family and friends? If so, I think you should have one. But if not, you're probably OK with what you already have arranged.
I think it's fine.
Most of the weddings that I've been to have only had wedding cake as the dessert. That works for me because I'd rather have them get a good, moist cake than spend a bunch of money on multiple not-so-good desserts. Also, I'm trying to limit sweets, so one dessert is enough for me.
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The thing is, I looooove desserts. I could just eat dessert and be happy forever. No real food please! 
Lalalala I'm so confused now.
I gueesssss the weddings I've been to have had dessert tables, like a huge elaborate extensive selection ... but I've only been to a couple weddings ever in my life.
Just a note: My cake baker told me that she would prefer if her cake was served exclusively as the main dessert and not with anything else, just a fruit sauce. So that's where this idea came from!!!
.... but from the very start I knew that the buffet thing doesn't turn me on, so I want some desserts that could be prepared from drama, at the table for guests if they choose to order them. Not sure. I haven't worked these details out yet at all!
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Have you ever seen it where the cake is the main highlight of dessert, not a dessert table?
I really just would like to see my cake be the main dessert, not a huge dessert table. I would offer icecreams and sauces ... maybe berries and fruit, but I really hate every dessert at a dessert table. I just don't find them appealing. I know what I like and that's what I stick with.
I thought of having bananas foster prepared at the table for guests who choose to have it, with ice cream.
Will guests be upset I have no dessert table? Weddings I've been too have all had an abundance of dessert on a buffet, but I don't like that. I don't even think guests enjoy it. Do they? Hmm...