What In The 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.

Tradition states that if a single woman places a slice of the groom's cake under her pillow the same night that she receives it, then she will dream of her future husband. I wonder how many single women have actually done this?

If you slice up the groom's cake and put them into nice boxes or creative packaging, they can be used as wedding favors. Be sure that whatever packaging you decide on, it fits well with the bridal style that you are wishing to convey to your guests.

The current trend in groom's cakes is to have the cake reflect the various hobbies and interests of the groom. A nice thought, but you should check to make sure whatever is decided, it fits well with the theme of your wedding. If you are planning a more traditional wedding you don't want a groom's cake that takes "modern art" to a whole new level.

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.