The name really says it all—a table full of cookies! But to the Western Pennsylvania region, it's so much more! . The cookie table is a testament to family and community, with cookies baked by family members and friends as a gesture of love and support for the couple. Quite literally, hundreds of cookies end up on display during the wedding day. In Pittsburgh, it's not uncommon to hear people ask, "How were the cookies?" instead of "How was the wedding?".