One of the oldest traditions surrounding weddings is the saving
of the top tier
of the cake to be eaten on the couple’s first anniversary
or at the birth of their first child. Although still observed by
some couples this tradition seems to be falling by the way side
as the cost of wedding cakes has sky-rocketed. However, if you plan
on keeping and freezing the top tier of your wedding cake then it
is important to mention this to your cake designer before hand.
Your cake designer will be able to tell you how to properly remove
and freeze the top tier of your wedding cake. They will also be
able to tell whether or not the cake will keep for a year or if
you should be planning on eating the cake for your third month
anniversary instead.
If you are planning on keeping the top tier of your wedding cake,
then one thing is definite – you must properly package the
cake to prevent it from freezer burn. You must also freeze it
as quickly as possible after the ceremony so that it seals in
as much of the freshness as possible. Another option is to have
your cake designer bake you a miniature version of your cake to
eat at a later date – that way you can truly savor the delicious
treat that you may be too distracted to really taste the day of
your wedding.
