You booked your venue, the church, the photographer & DJ is taken care of too, what’s next on your list? I’d say it’s time for some sweet, sweet tastings! :o)
Wedding cakes are part of most weddings and most brides don’t want to miss out on this special moment, but there are other options you might want to consider as well (see below).
5 Popular Wedding Cake Traditions:
Cutting The Cake: Family & friends look forward to the moment the couple joins hands around the cake knife and cuts the first slice of wedding cake. Not only will your guests finally get to taste the gorgeous creation they’ve been eying throughout your reception, it is a classic wedding moment, up there with the first kiss and first dance, that no one wants to miss. Additionally, after the cutting of the wedding cake, your guests know they are free to leave your reception.
Cake Face: Although you may prefer not to have your perfectly made-up face smashed into that first piece of wedding cake, like it or not, it has become somewhat of a tradition. If you don’t look forward to, well, cake on your face, we suggest a little heart-to-heart with your one and only beforehand, to avoid that first marital spat.
Saving The Cake: If well wrapped in plastic, your cake can survive that first year of marriage – a delicious reminder of your special day. Remember to remove all flowers, stems, leaves and other garnish, and make room in the freezer. When your first anniversary rolls around, taste your wedding day all over again.
Lucky Charms: Although the custom of adding gold or silver charms into a beautiful cake is usually reserved for showers, it is a darling tradition. Each charm baked into the cake has a special meaning attached. A different kind of special luck will fall on the guest who receives a charm. Be sure to instruct your guests to pull on the attached ribbon to take the charm out before they bite.
Are you interested in reading about the history of wedding cakes? I found a pretty informative website, click HERE to read more.
Check out these GORGEOUS cakes by the Cake Girls:
And some funky cakes by Jaques Fine European Pastries (NH):
Or how about these beautiful cakes from Delicious Desserts (Cape Cod):
But there are other dessert options you might want to consider. The most common alternative are yummy cupcakes (you can even stack them in such a way, that they look like a wedding cake). But if you’re not into cakes nor cupcakes, amd you still want to offer something sweet many couples decide to do a candy bar.
If you’re interested in doing a candy bar, you have to visit Amy Atlas website & blog, she has such wonderful ideas, and they don’t necessarily break the bank. Get some beautiful jars and fill them with some delicious candy! Or how about Cake Pops, Cotton Candy, Lolli Pops or custom M&Ms? Hmmm, so many options! And while I’m still wishing one of my couples will invite me to their cake tasting, here are some beeeauuuutiful inspirations:
Some wonderful candy bar inspirations by Amy Atlas:
And here are a couple detail & texture inspirations (also by Amy Atlas):
Not feeling like having a cake nor cupcakes? How about some fun cake pops by Bakerella:
If you’re doing a candy buffet bring we could even use some of your candy as pops during our photo shoot! :o) Via Green Wedding Shoes :
Cotton Candy :o) Via Globetrotting Bride:
YUM! :o)
