Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Bars & Treats
Chicago & suburbs
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Meghan & Jim Swint
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AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
We make small batch ice cream bars, dip them in chocolate & decorate on-site at private events. We have a super cute vintage ice cream cart which makes us completely mobile.
This is how it works. The bride & groom have complete control of the menu. They select the ice cream bar flavors, all of the topping options and drizzles. The day of your wedding, we’ll bring the bars in our cart and then the guests get to pick exactly what they want on their ice cream bar. Our fans love how customized the experience is! Besides ice cream, we can dip churros, fruit kabobs, cookies, rice crispy treats, etc.
Looking to incorporate an extra level of personalization? We can print anything - logo, names, a picture - onto white chocolate coins. All we need is a JPEG 30 days prior to your wedding.
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Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Vegan
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Meet the team
Meghan & Jim Swint
Owner
Hi! We're a husband and wife team who LOVES ice cream! We came up with Dipsy in 2017 around the time we had our 1st child. After attending several weddings, we saw there were a lack of ice cream desserts & customized treat options. We sketched out our cart & dreamed of seeing our unique ice cream bars across Instagram. We had our 1st event in July 2017 and we've never looked back! As a 2 person company, we do it all -- the ice cream making, selling Dipsy to clients and working the events. We sincerely care about making your wedding perfect and will be ready to serve your guests with a smile!
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5.0
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Dipsy Desserts was a hit at multiple wedding receptions, offering customizable and delicious ice cream bars served from a cute cart. The team, praised for their professionalism and responsiveness, provided a fun and unique dessert experience for guests, with many mentioning how much they enjoyed creating their own ice cream bars. Reviewers highlighted the quality of the ice cream, variety of flavors, and the convenience of having Dipsy Desserts at their events, making it a highly recommended and crowd-pleasing addition to weddings.- Top reviews
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Maggie L
5.0
9/14/2024
We had Dipsy Desserts as the primary dessert at our August 2024 wedding and we are so happy we hired them! First and foremost, Meghan the owner is very kind, communicative and easy to work with. She even let us do a tasting before the wedding! Their ice cream bars are AMAZING. I have celiac and my husband doesn't love cake so we thought ice cream would be the perfect alternative for our wedding dessert. We got so many compliments from our guests on how much they loved the ice cream alternative to cake and how delicious the ice cream bars were. They serve them up in this cute cart and can source any toppings you want! Having Dipsy Desserts at our wedding was such a fun addition to our day. I would highly recommend Dipsy Desserts!
Taylor M
5.0
11/14/2023
Throughout my life I have always asked my mom to serve ice cream as an alternative to cake at my birthday parties because I have just never been a fan of cake and frosting (I know, I’m crazy). When it came to wedding planning, my now husband and I were looking for ways to make our wedding unique and we both decided traditional wedding cake was not for us, like my childhood birthdays. On a regular basis, both of our go to dessert choice is ice cream so when I found Dipsy as a dessert option for our wedding the stars aligned.
Things only got better when I found the Dipsy team was an absolute dream to work with. From my initial inquiry to my questions throughout the planning process to the day of our wedding. We loved how customizable menu is!
Our decision to have Dipsy Desserts was further confirmed to be a good one when the night of our wedding and for weeks after our guest raved about how much they loved the ice cream and how they were able to make their own ice cream bar! Dipsy not only serves up a tasty treat but also provided our wedding guests with an activity during the reception all served up from a cute ice cream cart.
Also, my favorite part of having Dipsy Desserts as a part of our wedding day was when I got to enjoy my custom ice cream bar while continuing to dance on the dance floor!
I couldn’t recommend Dipsy Desserts more!
response 11/14/2023
Thank you so much, Taylor! It was a pleasure to work with you. We love being a dessert peo...
ple talk about weeks post event!
Any questions?
Elise R
5.0
5/30/2023
Our guests absolutely loved this!! It was such a fun twist on the wedding desert, and we loved the process. Their entire team was so fun to work with, and their product was amazing. I cannot recommend them enough, and hope to have another event to have them at!!
Anna O
5.0
10/02/2022
We worked with Dipsy Desserts for our wedding reception and we can't recommend them highly enough! As an ice cream enthusiast, I wanted to incorporate ice cream in our dessert menu. There was no better way to do this than to have an entire cart dedicated to delicious ice cream bars. The ice cream cart was perfect! All of our guests really enjoyed creating their own ice cream bars when taking a break from the dance floor. Meghan and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with and we'd recommend them without hesitation to anyone planning an event in the Chicagoland area.
Jackie W
5.0
8/31/2022
We found Dipsy Desserts on Instagram and immediately knew this was something we had to have on our wedding day. They did not disappoint! It was such a fun addition to our reception and our guests loved the ice cream as much as we did. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a less messy way to add ice cream to any event (especially weddings!)
Gina D
5.0
7/24/2022
If you want the coolest (and most delicious) treat at your big event, look no further! We found Dipsy on the Knot and fell in love with the concept. Meghan and Jim are an amazing couple, and they are so laid-back and easy to work with! After our tasting, we were so much more excited because their ice cream bars are literally some of the best we have ever had! Our guests raved about this super cool treat and we loved seeing them enjoy them all night long!
Lisa B
5.0
6/28/2022
Dipsy Desserts is awesome. Owners Meghan and Jim are professional, sincere and kind - great to work with. Jim showed up with the ice cream cart early, set it up, and our guests raved about the ice cream. We highly recommend the dark chocolate dip and you can pick your toppings and drizzles. I would definitely use them again. Something fun and different that comes with a personal touch.
Tiffany D
5.0
4/08/2022
I’m not huge cake fan and I LOVE ice cream, so I knew I wanted some sort of ice cream at my wedding reception. I was extremely happy when I found Dipsy Desserts! They have multiple flavors (including a few dairy free) and unlimited toppings. Jim and Meghan were so kind and very quick responding to my questions. They were a HUGE hit at the wedding, and everyone loved it! I highly recommend going with dipsy dessert if you want to add something super unique and delicious to your event.
response 04/08/2022
Tiffany, thank you so much for having us at your wedding. Your wedding was amazing and Dip...
sy being a unique touch means a lot coming from you. We hope to work with you again!
Paige C
5.0
1/24/2022
We had Dipsy ice cream bars along with Lou Malnati's pizza for our late night snack at our wedding. The ice cream bars were a huge hit!!! Everyone loved them. Meghan was great to work with. I highly recommend this unique wedding vendor!
response 01/25/2022
Paige, It was such a pleasure to be part of your wedding. I can't think of better food duo...
than pizza and ice cream. :)
Rachel B
5.0
10/20/2021
If you are thinking about potentially adding Dipsy to your wedding, then take this a sign to DO IT!!! Guests absolutely loved having the ice cream cart at the reception and it is definitely something that people say "wow this is amazing" to. It was an absolute delight working with Meghan. She was very responsive and even when we had to change our date (due to Covid) she was still there every step of the way to make sure we still got exactly what we wanted on the new date!
response 10/20/2021
Thank you so much, Rachel!! We're thrilled your guests loved the ice cream!! I can only im...
agine all of the moving pieces with rescheduling a wedding -- we try to make all of our 2020 brides not worry about a thing!
Rachel W
5.0
10/13/2021
My husband and I wanted to give our wedding guests a unique dessert experience. Dipsy Desserts was highly recommended by our venue manager and she told us they have the best vanilla ice cream. She was not kidding! Dipsy Desserts is a fun and friendly husband/wife team. They are easy to work with, responsive and on-time! Plus their set up is simple - they just need an outlet! Our guests flocked to the cute cart for a hand dipped ice cream bar that takes seconds to make. Dipsy Desserts is a crowd pleaser (they even have dairy free ice cream)!
response 10/14/2021
Thank you Rachel!! You and Neil were such a pleasure to work with. I'll never forget your ...
wedding because you were the first couple to select candied bacon as a topping. SO GOOD!! I'll be adding that option to our list. :)
Sarah C
5.0
10/01/2021
Super fun, cute, and delicious! We decided to bring the small Dipsy cart to our reception as an added treat and it was a big hit. Our guests really loved the different options and customization. We ended up doing pie instead of cake so the pie and ice cream was a perfect combo. Definitely a fun add on the push the day to the next level.
response 10/04/2021
It was so nice to be part of your & Skylar's wedding!! Thank you so much for having us and...
we hope to see you soon!
Katie C
5.0
8/19/2021
Working with Dipsy was simple, fun, and a HUGE hit at our wedding. The ice cream was delicious and perfect for a summer day.
response 08/19/2021
Thank you so much Katie!! Your wedding was such a fun event and we're so happy your guests...
loved our ice cream.
Arleen N
5.0
6/10/2021
We loved having Dipsy Desserts at our wedding!! It was such a fun and interactive way to serve our guests extra desserts. Meghan and Jim were so helpful from the start. They communicated very timely through email and were very accommodating with requests. The ice cream was delicious and all of our guests had fun with it, even the older adults. We’d love to have Meghan and Jim for any future events!
response 08/19/2021
Thank you, Arleen, for having us be part of your wedding. Dessert should be fun. :) We hop...
e to work with you again soon!
Lilly g
5.0
10/31/2020
Hiring Dipsy was one of the easiest decisions we made during wedding planning. We originally planned on getting married with a big reception back in April. Not only did Dipsy change our date for no charge, but they also had no issues with us having a reduced guest count. (Because of COVID rules.) Meghan didn’t bat an eye at our special requests for toppings and Jim was the best attendant. The ice cream is fabulous and we hope to hire them again for a future event.
R W
5.0
10/26/2020
We used Dipsy Desserts for our daughters wedding reception. The guests loved the unique dessert option and adorable presentation. They offer so many customization options and it was all delicious! Made the party extra special.
They were super easy to work with too!
response 10/26/2020
Thank you so much!! We're happy to hear everyone loved their ice cream bars!
Brittany N
5.0
10/23/2020
Meghan was great to work with! Very responsive and accommodating. The ice cream was a hit and loved the ability to personalize! Thank you :)
response 10/26/2020
Thank you, Brittany! The personalized coin you picked out was SO cute! We're happy to hear...
our ice cream was a hit.
Genevieve C
5.0
4/14/2020
Dipsy was such a highlight of our wedding, and the pricing (cheaper than a sweets table by far) made this a no brainer! The tasting is free (and sooo good), the setup was timely and organized, and the overall effect was completely adorable. Our guests were so excited to see a surprise being set up during dinner, so it gave people something to discuss. It was also a great diversion for guests who were a bit less interested in dancing. It was something to eat/do/scope out. Sweets tables at weddings are often such an afterthought, stocked with bland goodies that look better than they taste. As food was a top priority and area of focus for us when it came to expenses, it was so nice to have a dessert option (besides the cake) that was so high quality, tasty, and whimsical. Go for it!
response 10/26/2020
Thank you, Genevieve!! Whimsical is one of my favorite adjectives to describe our business...
. :)
Elizabeth F
5.0
12/02/2019
Dipsy Desserts is a MUST for your wedding or event if you are a dessert lover! Meghan and James were so fun and easy to work with, incredibly responsive and the ice cream is to.die.for.
Thank you Dispy for making my wedding dessert dreams come true!!!
response 04/13/2020
Thank you, Elizabeth! Ice cream dessert dreams makes us happy. :)
Kristin L
5.0
10/30/2019
Meghan and James are amazing! My husband and I don't really love wedding cake, so when we were planning our wedding we wanted to do something special and unique for our guests. When we found Dipsy Desserts online, we were hooked! Meghan and James were so easy to work with (kind, attentive and quick to respond) and even hosted us for a tasting in their workspace. It was so hard to choose our flavors, drizzles and toppings -- they were all incredible. Night of our wedding, our guests could not stop talking about Dipsy Desserts. The ice cream itself, the adorable ice cream cart, and the service provided onsite was perfect. Meghan and James exceeded all expectations! 5 out of 5 stars.
Dhara T
5.0
10/26/2019
Dipsy desserts was a hit at our wedding! All our guests loved the delicious ice cream bars and people are still talking about them! Highly recommend Meghan & her team!
Erin M
5.0
10/21/2019
Dipsy Desserts was amazing in every regard! Meghan was a doll to work with and very accommodating when it came to meeting all of our ALLERGY requests (which was quite a few!). They were on time, polite, professional, fast and efficient. We went with the interactive ice cream bar dippings - guests were allowed to pick their ice cream flavor (we chose 3 flavors due to allergy needs), the dipsy dessert staff then dipped the ice cream in dark chocolate. Our guests chose what toppings they wanted (including personalized white chocolate coins) and what type of drizzle they wanted. The dipsy dessert staff decorated the ice cream bars right in front of our guests. It made for quite the entertainment! Our guests absolutely loved the experience and the ice cream and couldn't stop talking about it how cool it was! I highly recommend Dipsy Dessert and plan on using them for future events!
response 10/23/2019
Thank you so much, Erin! It was our pleasure to be the dessert (and part of the entertainm...
ent!) at your wedding. I'm glad all of the allergy issues were covered and all of your guests got the ice cream bar they wanted. :)
Scott E
5.0
10/20/2019
Meghan and James are amazing! We are so happy we went with them for our dessert on our wedding day. Not only is the ice cream amazing, but we also learned throughout this process that they are committed to making your experience easy and perfect! My wife had certain colors in mind for our sprinkles, and what may seem like a small detail, Meghan took that very seriously. I've got emails from her with colors of sprinkles that she found asking if they were the perfect shade of blue. They made sure that this was a perfect experience for us and that everything was exactly what we wanted. I cannot speak highly enough about Dipsy Desserts and would recommend them to anyone!
response 10/23/2019
Thank you, Scott! We loved working with you & Ari!! Your enthusiasm for our ice cream brin...
gs a smile to our faces.
Catherine C
5.0
8/06/2019
We found Dipsy Desserts at a local wedding fair and were floored by how tasty the ice cream bars were. We instantly wanted to find a way to get them into our wedding reception as a fun dessert option. Thankfully, Meghan was SO helpful in working with our venue to make sure they could accommodate. And then when were juggling how to offer vegan options for some of our guests, Meghan was there again helping us add that as an option to the menu.
Their offerings are delicious, affordable, super flexible (ask them if you have a special request for toppings!), and more than just ice cream. The cart was ADORABLE and added so much whimsy to the space. I'd hire them again for any event and plan to as soon as possible.
response 08/15/2019
Thank you, Catherine! It was our pleasure to be your sweet treat of the night. We would lo...
ve to work with you again on another event!
rhonda s
5.0
8/06/2019
we loved dipsy desserts!!
they served cute little ice cream bars, served out of a really cool looking cart.
best of all, the ice cream was delicious! the toppings were a fun little extra.
meghan & jim were wonderful. we had a large group that kept them quite busy, yet they served everyone with joy & a smile. we had so many compliments. i even spied an adult licking his bowl clean :)
ice cream - the best dessert! keep it up, best wishes to you.
response 08/15/2019
Thank you, Rhonda!! We loved all of the excitement from your guests!!
Gabriel S
5.0
7/23/2019
Instead of a cake cutting, my wife and I wanted an ice cream tasting, and sure enough, Dipsy delivered. They met every need and want we could have asked for. They were easy to communicate with. They were responsive. They arrived on time and they came with a smile on their faces. They treated our guests well and everyone went home talking about our ice cream dessert. They even brought an extra white chocolate dip they had left over from a special order they had for a different event free of charge! I really enjoyed working with these folks and I would highly, highly recommend them for your event.
response 07/23/2019
Awe, you two are just amazing! Thank you for having us at your wedding and we'll always re...
member your special song.
Kathryn D
5.0
7/16/2019
Dipsy Desserts is the perfect addition to your event! The team at Dipsy is wonderful to work with - great customer service (especially during the event), attentive during the planning period and while onsite. The team arrived on time for set up and were flexible during the day as our plans changed due to weather. I look forward to having Dipsy Desserts at a future event!
response 07/23/2019
Thank you, Kathryn! It was a pleasure to be part of your bridal shower.
Ryan M
5.0
4/17/2019
The Dipsy team (Meghan and Jim) were a delight to have at our wedding. They were extremely easy to work with throughout the planning process. WARNING: If you go for a tasting, you will hire them!! The ice cream bars were capital-d Delicious. You could see the everyone's eyes get big when they wheeled out their cart after dinner. The guests absolutely loved the whole experience (as did my wife and me). The bars are the perfect handheld dessert, no plates and silverware required. Highly recommend hiring them for your ceremony!
response 06/27/2019
Thank you so much!! Your warning is my favorite part of this review. :)
Lisa H
5.0
2/25/2019
Dipsy was such a unique addition to our wedding reception dessert. The custom ice cream bars were totally adorable and delicious and our guests raved about them. We're so lucky to have had Dipsy be part of the celebration. And to top it off, Meghan and Jim (Owners) were wonderful to work with!
response 02/26/2019
Thank you, Lisa!! We were honored to be your dessert vendor and had so much fun being part...
of your special day!
Lauren C
5.0
1/14/2019
Dipsy Desserts is the BEST addition to a wedding reception or special event! Meghan and Jim are wonderful to work with and their product is fantastic. Service was flawless and our wedding guests raved about the ice cream bars! Go ahead and book Dipsy Desserts - you (and your guests) will be SO glad you did!
response 02/26/2019
Thank you for all of the wonderful compliments, Lauren!! We enjoyed being part of your wed...
ding!
Laura B
5.0
1/07/2019
If you want something unique and fun at your wedding, and will have all your guests talking for months afterwards, please consider booking Dipsy Desserts!
From the very beginning, husband and wife duo Meghan and Jim were very friendly, prompt and accommodating. They even showed up at our house to provide ice creams samples for my fiancé since he missed out the first time. As soon as he took a bite of the chocolate covered peice of heaven, he was sold too. :)
I was very nervous because my two little nephews are a big part of my life and are allergic to all dairy. How could they miss out on this special treat at the wedding?! Thanks to Meghan and Jim, they didn’t have to...Dipsy was able to provide allergy friendly ice cream bars for them!!! I thought it was impossible. They really went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect.
One of the best parts of the wedding was getting to see our family and friends’ reactions when seeing the adorable ice cream cart for the first time. Such a cool thing.
Thank you Dipsy Desserts for everything, and for being (honestly) one of my favorite parts of our wedding!
response 02/26/2019
Thank you, Laura! We loved being part of your wedding and I still smile thinking about you...
r nephew's faces running over to our ice cream cart. :)
Justin B
5.0
1/07/2019
My partner and I wanted something other than cake for dessert at our wedding. We discovered Dipsy Desserts at Indie Wed Fest in Chicago and contacted them for a quote the following week. Meghan replied very quickly and provided a quote and additional information. Their pricing was a little more than a wedding cake but included the unique experience for our guests to order customized ice cream treats from their vintage cart.
Pricing was based on the number of guests and when our guest list turned out to be smaller than we initially expected, Meghan gladly adjusted the pricing about a month before our wedding. Around that same time, we emailed Meghan our topping choices.
When it came to toppings, I knew that I wanted cookie dough as an option. In the email I mentioned that we prefer "soft cookie dough (like Culver's) over hard cookie dough (like Dairy Queen)". More on that in a moment...
On the day of the wedding, James showed up early in the day to set-up the cart and worked with our venue to find an appropriate indoor location due to rain. The vintage cart was an exciting hint to our guests about the treats to come. James came back just before the end of dinner as scheduled and was up and ready to serve when we finished our first dances. Our guests enjoyed the ice cream and gave us many compliments. Meghan and James also provided a beautifully handwritten chalkboard menu board.
When I went to get my ice cream bar, of course I asked for cookie dough as one of my toppings. James congratulated us and told me that when they received my email with such a specific request about the type of cookie dough, they decided to actually contact Culver's and were able to buy the exact cookie dough we wanted!
Overall, working with James and Meghan was easy, the ice cream was delicious, and the experience for our guests and for us was delightful and memorable. We highly recommend Dipsy Desserts for all of your catered ice cream needs, especially if you are looking for a unique addition to your wedding!
response 02/26/2019
Thank you, Joshua!! I also need to thank you for getting me on the Culver's Cookie Dough T...
rain. It's delicious!!
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