Cutting the cake at a wedding is as traditional as the groom removing
the bride’s garter belt
or the bride tossing her bouquet – it just has to be done!
But the reality is that a wedding cake is so much more than just
fun and games. It is a tradition weighted down by the significance
of the day it commemorates. The wedding cake is the centerpiece
of any marriage celebration. The cake is what all your guests will
admire as they file into your reception hall and what they will
use to sweeten their palates once the meal has ended. So, choose
well and with care when you are picking out your delectable confection
– it carries
more importance than you might have realized.
When it comes to choosing a cake there is a wide variety of styles,
flavors, colors and motifs from which to choose. Start your selection
process by rifling through as many wedding magazines as possible
– they will all undoubtedly have plenty of fine examples
to tempt you. Narrow down your selection to your top five favorites
and then sit down with your partner and have some fun! Since nothing
is created in stone, any cake you find can always be altered to
better reflect your own tastes, personality and relationship.
Make each layer a different flavor, change the colors, tweak the
icing or flip the design – whatever will truly make the
cake your own! Some people like the traditional topper on their
cake while others prefer more modern styles. If you do choose
to go the topper route, know that there are numerous fun, fanciful
and creative ideas available today. Some people also choose to
use an heirloom topper, which might have been handed down from
one generation to the next. Whatever you decide just make sure
that your wedding cake is a harmonious reflection of who you are
as a couple since it is one of the most powerful symbols of your
memorable day.
Once you have settled on what you envision as your dream wedding
cake, then it is time to hit the bakeries. Finding the right baker
to entrust with the creation of this most precious confection
should not be taken lightly. Meeting with several bakers is a
very good idea. Go through their look-books to see examples of
their previous work. Talk to them about your idea, or better yet,
show them a picture of what you want and see how flexible they
are to making changes. Before deciding on a baker, have them bake
you a miniature model of your cake to taste. This will allow you
to make absolutely sure that they can deliver what they promise
– and it is a great excuse for eating cake!
Although you are supposed to traditionally freeze the top layer
of your cake to enjoy again on your first anniversary, many couples
are opting to save it from freezer burn and savor it the moment
they get back from their honeymoons. After all – it simply
means that on their first wedding anniversary they will have a
great excuse for buying another delicious cake!
