What Is the Reason for a Groom's Cake?
The groom's cake has been a long-standing tradition in the southern states of the U.S. Traditionally, this cake is the bride's gift to the groom. In the past few years, the groom's cake has come back into popularity throughout the country as a modern representation of the groom himself. If you are debating whether or not to include a groom's cake, it can be valuable to consider its origin and use in your wedding.
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What is a Groom's Cake?
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A groom's cake is a single layer cake that can be a simple sheet cake or a 3-D design that represents the groom's hobbies or lifestyle. By tradition, the groom's cake is not meant to be served to the guests at the reception, but rather cut and boxed to give to guests as they leave the reception. Single women were to take the cake home, place it under their pillows at night and dream of their future husbands. In modern weddings, however, many couples serve the wedding cakes and groom's cakes at the reception, and guests no longer sleep with cake under their pillows.
Represents the Groom
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The wedding cake is a representation of the wedding theme and the bride herself. This cake is designed to be elegant and exquisite. The groom's cake is meant to represent the groom. This cake can showcase his favorite hobby, favorite sports and teams, his college or even a family tradition. A groom's cake is also a unique way to add a fun element to your wedding with a custom cake.
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Extra Servings
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Wedding cakes can be very expensive. Depending on the state you live in and the number of servings you request, a wedding cake can be costly. With many couples paying for their own weddings, some may not be able to purchase wedding cakes that feed everyone on the guest list. A groom's cake can supply the extra servings and is often cheaper than a traditional wedding cake, since these cakes are typically one layer. For couples using a fake wedding cake for their reception, the groom's cake can be carved up and served to guests in place of the wedding cake.
A Gift to Your Future Husband
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Traditionally, the groom's cake is given as a gift from the bride to her groom, and that tradition holds true today. A groom's cake can be something special from the bride to her future husband, representing him and making him feel that his personality is part of the wedding.
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