Hats Off To The Chef Who Baked The Wedding Cake

Food is the center of almost every social event — and a wedding is no different. People gather together to eat, have a good time, and celebrate the love and marriage of the new husband and wife. Although it is not always apparent to the wedding guests, a lot of thought goes into the meal selection — especially the wedding cake. The cutting of the wedding cake is a much anticipated part of the evening; not only because the cake is enjoyed by all the guests, but also because it is a moment packed with symbolism and love.

Cake Cutting Etiquette

There are specific cake cutting rules that come from many years of tradition. It is traditional for wedding cake to be cut just prior to dessert at a wedding reception that takes place during lunch or dinner. However, if the wedding reception takes place during tea or cocktails, then the cake should be cut just after receiving the guests. The first slice is cut by the bride and groom, but after that a friend or family member should assume the job while the newly married couple enjoys their cake.

Let Them Eat Cake

Choosing the type of wedding cake you will have at your reception is no longer a simple tasks. Traditionally, white cake with vanilla frosting has been a staple at wedding receptions. However, it is becoming more and more common for couples to choose their favorite kind of cake — and bakeries all over the place are complying by offering a wider selection of cakes.

Chocolate cake, yellow cake, fruit cake, pound cake, marble cake — the choices are literally endless! It is even possible to select more than one kind of wedding cake, and to have different kinds of cake on different layers. With a wide selection of cake frosting as well — chocolate, vanilla, mocha, lemon — it is possible to create a custom cake will all of your favorite elements.

There are many options for decorating your wedding cake as well. Whether you’d like a message written in icing, an assortment of fruit, a bride and groom figurine, or a floral arrangement — all of these options are possible

Symbolic Of Love

Many people aren’t aware of the symbolism associated with wedding cakes. It is traditional for the bride and groom to make the first cut into the wedding cake together. This is because it is a symbol of fertility. Also, another tradition is for the bride and groom to share the first slice of cake. This represents their willingness to share one household together.

Piece Of Cake!

The wedding cake is one of the most important parts of the reception, because it is the part everyone looks forward to — not only because of the cake itself, but because of the meaning behind the act of cutting and sharing it.

 

 

 

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