We have all seen tall, stacked wedding cakes for both the bride and groom in a traditional wedding. However, a new trend which started in the Southern United States has started making a comeback – the groom’s cake.
What are Grooms’ Cakes?
What exactly are grooms’ cakes? Well, the grooms’ cake has changed over the years. Having grooms’ cakes in a wedding is deeply rooted in Southern tradition. According to folklore, a slice of the grooms’ cake should be given to single women who attend a wedding. These individual slices should then be put under her pillow so that she may dream of the man she will eventually marry.
Today, however, the purpose of these cakes is no longer for conjuring up dreams of future partners. Instead, grooms’ cakes today are meant to show the man’s interests. These specific interests may range from sports to his hobbies, profession, or whatever else he may enjoy.
Grooms’ Cakes at the Wedding
Serving the grooms’ cake to guests does not have a very specific time frame. The cake may be served at the rehearsal dinner, or during the wedding reception. It all really depends on personal choice.
The bride may order a groom’s cake and serve it as a surprise for her groom, the groom can order it for himself, or they can do it as a couple. The design of the groom’s cake should not compete with that of the wedding cake if it is to be displayed next to the primary wedding cake.
In a ceremony which is usually all about the bride, grooms’ cakes are a great way to include and bring out part of the groom’s personality. Get creative. Grooms’ cakes should show a part of the groom’s character – be it in the shape of a dog, a brief case, or a beer keg – grooms’ cakes are sure to make any wedding even more memorable.
Melinda Barton is an Internationally recognized wedding planner and author of the book Wedding Planning Secrets. She has given several TV and radio appearances and is passionate about helping everyone succeed in their desire to have the best wedding through simple and easy to use wedding planning secrets.
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