What Should a Groom's Table Have on it?

Amid all the flowers and tulle of a modern wedding sits the groom's table, an area devoted to the interests and tastes of the groom. The contents of the table vary depending on the type of wedding, though a groom's cake is a standard feature of the table.

Decorations and Centerpiece

The table is covered in a tablecloth that matches the other tables at the reception, but other decorations are tailored to the groom's interests. A groom who likes baseball may want to have a centerpiece made up of baseball bats and gloves on his table. A groom who likes watching car races may decorate his table with small matchbox cars.

Food

The groom's table will also have appetizers for the reception on it. The appetizers can be items specifically chosen by the groom or a sampling of his favorite snacks.

Groom's Cake

The groom's cake is a prominent feature of the groom's table. The groom's cake is a tradition that started in Victorian England. In contrast to the wedding cake, it was a fruit cake that was sliced up and given to guests, particularly unmarried women, to take home with them. In modern times, the groom's cake is usually made of chocolate and may or may not be consumed during the reception. In some cases, the cake may be decorated to reflect the tastes of the groom.

References

• Wedding Basics: The Groom's Cake
• Martha Stewart: Groom's Cake