A French macaron tower is the dessert-table centerpiece your photographer will thank you for: a cone of jewel-toned macarons in your wedding colors, doubling as décor and dessert. Here is everything Chicago couples ask us before booking one.
Why couples choose macaron towers
Towers hit the sweet spot between beauty and practicality. They need no cutting and no cake-cutting fee, guests help themselves, and every tier photographs like a dream. They also pair perfectly with a small cutting cake — the cake for tradition and photos, the tower for the crowd.
What size tower do you need?
Tower sizing starts with your guest count. A common starting point is 2 to 3 macarons per guest if the tower is a featured dessert, and fewer if it is one element of a full dessert table alongside cake and other sweets. Towers are typically described by how many macarons they hold — from petite 50-piece towers for intimate weddings to grand multi-hundred-piece showpieces.
Not sure? Text us your guest count and whether the tower is the main dessert or part of a spread, and we will recommend a size. Many couples also add boxed macarons as favors — same colors, ready to take home.
Colors, flavors, and your palette
Macaron shells can be tinted to match your wedding palette — blush and gold, sage and cream, bold jewel tones, you name it. Inside, mix flavors across the tower: pistachio, raspberry, salted caramel, vanilla, chocolate, lemon, coffee, and red velvet are our nine signatures. A smart move is 3 to 5 flavors in your color story, so the tower looks cohesive and every guest finds a favorite.
Booking lead time
Towers are built to order, so book as early as you can — especially for May, June, September, and October weddings in Chicago, when bakery calendars fill fast. As soon as you have a date and venue, text us: we will hold the date, plan colors and flavors, and confirm delivery and setup details.
Tower plus dessert table: the full look
Many couples pair their tower with a coordinated dessert table — macaron favors, a small cutting cake, and matching sweets in the same palette. Because everything comes from one bakery, the colors stay consistent and setup is seamless. Ask about full dessert-table packages when you text your date.
Delivery and setup across Chicagoland
We deliver and assemble towers on site across Chicago’s suburbs so your tower arrives picture-perfect — no wobbling in a car trunk. Ordering for Naperville, Hinsdale, or Northbrook venues? We have you covered. Tell us your venue, guest count, and colors in the order form below.
Macaron questions, answered
How many macarons do I need for a wedding tower?
A common starting point is 2 to 3 macarons per guest if the tower is a featured dessert, fewer if it’s one element of a full dessert table. Tell SoulMade Desserts your guest count and we’ll recommend a tower size.
Can macaron tower colors match my wedding palette?
Yes — macaron shells can be tinted to match your wedding colors, and flavors can be mixed across the tower. Share your palette when you order.
How far in advance should I book a macaron tower?
As early as possible, especially for spring and fall wedding season. Towers are built to order, so text your date as soon as you have it to lock in availability.
Do you deliver and set up macaron towers?
Yes — we deliver across Chicago’s suburbs and assemble the tower on site so it arrives picture-perfect. Share your venue and timeline when you order.