Wedding Traditions & Customs

A quote by Douglas Jerrold states, "In all the wedding cake, hope is the sweetest of plums." Styles may have changed over the years, but a cake is still an essential element of a wedding...

The Mexican wedding cake cookie is a delectable confection that is popular all over the world.

There are many different types of toppers for a wedding cake. From monograms to bride and groom sculptures, each style gives beauty and uniqueness to a cake. A quick and easy wedding cake topper...

In her famous etiquette book published in 1922, Emily Post wrote, "The wedding cake is almost always ordered from the caterer...It is usually in several tiers, beautifully decorated...and topped...

Marriage traditions in the USA are held tightly to by the most forward-thinking couples. They are steeped in a reverence for the marriage vow and highly anticipated for the celebratory nature of...

There are so many details to think about when planning on the decor of your wedding, so its understandable many people don't realize they can decorate the wedding cake table. For extra drama and...

The groom's cake tradition originated in the South, where grooms would provide a fruitcake to the bridesmaids, who would take leftover pieces of the cake home with them, put the pieces under their...

Your wedding cake can be anything you want it to be. It is traditional to have a cake, but your definition of a wedding cake may be completely different than other couples' definitions. Think what...

Cake toppers can add individuality, personality and whimsy to your wedding cake. Many traditional cake toppers are quite expensive and may not fit the couple's aesthetic or wedding style. Homemade...

Weddings can be costly affairs. From venues to caterers to florists and beyond, everyone who provides a service needs to get paid. It makes sense, then, for couples to create a budget during the...

Most often, when the bride and groom cut the first slice of their wedding cake with a sword, it's because the groom, the bride or both are in the military. But any newlywed couple can use a sword...

Coming up with creative ways to cut costs without sacrificing the wedding of your dreams can be hard. But, little cost-cutting efforts can sometimes generate the best memories. With only a sketch...

Cutting a stacked wedding cake isn't nearly as difficult as it may appear. One of the main keys to neatly and efficiently cutting a stacked wedding cake is to properly disassemble the cake before...

Planning your wedding on a tight budget? Save money and personalize your wedding cake by making your own cake and creating the top yourself. Once you have decided what recipe to use to make your...

The Groom's Cake is traditionally a gift from the bride to the groom. This article provides some tips for insuring that the groom's cake is truly a unique expression of the groom.

While people may focus on a wedding reception as a celebration of the bride, designing a groom's table can add to the fun--and restore a little balance to recognizing both partners in the wedding....

If you are planning your wedding and are looking for ways to get more for your money, consider serving wedding cupcakes as an alternative to a pricey wedding cake. While those with elaborate...

If you want a personalized wedding, birthday or anniversary, monogram cake toppers are the cake decoration for you. You can completely personalized any cake using one of these decorative...

A wedding cake topper is a great idea to add decoration to a wedding cake. These traditional decorations have always been a big part of the wedding decor. There are thousands of choices and many...

A wedding cake can turn into a real expense but if you know some secrets, you can have a beautiful cake and eat it too!

If you are like most couples, you want to follow the tradition of freezing the top layer of your wedding cake in order to eat it on your first anniversary. Freezing the cake is relatively simple,...

The wedding was perfect. All your plans came together well. Now, on to the reception. That beautiful cheesecake you chose to enhance your special day is on display and just waiting to be cut. But...

Knowing how to serve a wedding cake can save a bride and groom $100 or more on their reception costs because they do not need to pay for cutting and serving charges for the catering staff. There...

If you are of German heritage or having a German-themed wedding, having a traditional German wedding cake is a nice touch. A traditional German wedding cake is a layered cake with golden rings...

The significance of the wedding cake has been loaded with symbolism - whether the bride and groom's first cut represents fertility, the first meal of a married couple or the beginning of a shared...