Retro sweets and desserts from our childhood are making a huge comeback, gracing the tables of cake and candy displays at weddings everywhere. One nostalgic sweet making a huge comeback is the marshmallow. These are not your average shop bought versions though, they are a grown-up, gourmet delight that has taken the sweet world by storm. We have rounded up our favourite finds from this new trend to give you some marshmallow wedding ideas for your big day.  If you have a sweet tooth you are in for a treat!

Unusual, colourful and fun, they are perfect treats to give to your guests! Not only are they delicious, they are super practical too. Marshamallows can be bought or made a week or two in advance, unlike cupcakes and other baked goods. And, they're light meaning they are easy to ship for destination weddings.

The other great thing about marshmallows is that the possibility of various flavours is endless! We have seen all sorts of delicious creations from gourmet marshmallow artisans popping up here and there. How about Pear and Elderflower from The Marshmallowists, Cotton Candy from Tookies, Salty Caramel Swirl from 240Sweet or what about a more grown up version such as Sangria or Guinness from Wondermade?

If you want to try your hand at making some of your own yummy, fluffy creations why not check out great recipes such as the Funfetti Marshmallow or Lychee, Rose and Raspberry marshmallows from Raspberri Cupcakes, The Pink Vanilla Marshmallows with Candied Violets from Sweet Paul or the Strawberry Swirl Marshmallows from Fruits and Vegetables.

If you are feeling really creative why not give these bang-on-trend dipped watercolour versions from Style Me Petty and Idle Wife a go? Your guests will be super impressed!

Marshmallows make great wedding favours, especially when perfectly packaged up like these cute love knot or cone versions by Martha Stewart.

We love these Marshmallow Pop ideas from Mommy Gaga, Raspberri Cupcakes and Martha Stewart which would be a perfect addition to your dessert table. These are a fun twist on the cake pops trend we have been seeing so much of recently, a trend within a trend!

Marshmallows are the perfect little fluffy treat to accompany your guests tea, coffee or hot chocolate at the end of a long night of dancing. These cute versions along with recipes come from Say Yes To Hoboken and You and Your Wedding.

Are marshmallows the new cupcake? Let us know what you think below. We just can't wait to see what tasty trend pops up next!

Top Image:  Coconut-ice marshmallows from BBC Good Food Magazine.