How About A Groom\’s Cake
Ready for the next thing to hit the wedding circuit? I\’m sure that you have either heard of, or seen, a wedding cake. They are quite popular at almost every wedding ceremony. The next incarnation of the wedding tradition is something called the groom\’s cake. So, just what is a groom\’s cake? We are glad you asked because we aim to tell you. We will be exploring the world of the groom\’s cake in this article.
The groom\’s cake has its origins in the South (South of the US that is). It used to be viewed as somewhat of an added expense at a wedding, but it is making a comeback. It was initially intended to be a gift from the bride to the groom. It is usually a dark cake, and it is often made of chocolate (or liquor-soaked). It tends to be more \”masculine\” in tone. What does this mean? We mean that there will be no rosettes or flowers on it…get the point?
The groom\’s cake is a multi-functional cake. It can wear many different hats…such as a dessert at the rehearsal dinner to an alternate bride\’s cake at the actual wedding. Its normal place is next to the bride\’s cake, but it is later cut into pieces and put into boxes for the guests to take home and enjoy.
Tradition states that if a single woman places a slice of the groom\’s cake under her pillow the same night that she receives it, then she will dream of her future husband. I wonder how many single women have actually done this?
If you slice up the groom\’s cake and put them into nice boxes or creative packaging, they can be used as wedding favors. Be sure that whatever packaging you decide on, it fits well with the bridal style that you are wishing to convey to your guests.
Currently the creative trend in groom\’s cakes is to have the cake reflect the groom\’s interests and hobbies. You should do this because you want to, not because you are obligated to. You should also ensure that the theme of the groom\’s cake is appropriate for the wedding you want to throw. If you want an elegant wedding, having a groom\’s cake that looks like modern art might not fit into the puzzle very well.
So there you have it. The story behind the groom\’s cake. Would you be interested in getting a wedding cake topper to sit on top of it? If so, we can help you out. Follow us over to our blog for some great wedding cake topper suggestions.
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