What In The Wide World Is 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.
Originally from the Southern United States, the groom’s cake was originally thought of as an added expense. It has been making a huge comeback. The whole idea originally was that this was to be a gift from the bride to the groom. Usually made from chocolate or soaked in liquor, it tends to have a much more “masculine” tone than a regular wedding cake. You won’t see any rosettes or flowers on this cake.
It is a very multi-functional and adaptable cake. For example it can be used as a desert at the rehearsal dinner while the regular wedding cake is used at the actual wedding. It usually sits right next to the bride’s cake, and is later cut into pieces and given to the wedding guests as a tasty treat that they can enjoy later.
How about a little “tradition”? Tradition states that a single woman should place a slice of this groom’s cake under her pillow on the same night in which she receives it. Know what will happen then? She will dream of her future husband. Not sure how many single women have actually done this.
Interested in wedding favors? Sliced pieces of the groom’s cake can also be wedding favors. Be sure to get creative with the packaging. Packaging will help to reflect the bridal style that you wish to convey to your guests.
Currently the “creative trend” in groom’s cakes is to have the cake reflect the groom’s particular interests and hobbies. You don’t have to do this…you should do it because you want to. Be sure to check though. You want the theme of the groom’s cake to be appropriate for the wedding you want to throw. If you are having an elegant wedding, a groom’s cake with “modern art” might not fit in very well.
So, now you know what a groom’s cake is. Would you be interested in getting a wedding cake topper for the top of it? We would be more than delighted to show you one or two. Follow us over to our blog on this subject for more information.
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