Your Wedding Cake
One of the biggest focal points of a wedding reception is the Wedding Cake. That beautiful Cake that the happy couple cut and then feed to one another, has long been a symbol of the couple’s fertility and a good luck charm for a happy marriage. The cutting of the Wedding Cake signifies the bond of unity the married couple have committed to. A sign of the new life they are beginning in which they will do everything together. The couple cut their wedding cake together then in turn feed a bite to each other. Traditionally this signifies their commitment to provide for one another. Many couples still choose the traditional fruit cake with white icing but, it doesn’t have to be that way. The size, shape and contents of the wedding cake have changed quite drastically through time. The modern wedding cake comes in a multitude of colours from white to chocolate to the pastel shades of spring and summer. Many couples opt for something more personalised to say match the cake to the colours of the reception decorations or their wedding party’s attire, or to a particular theme. Although its appearance and style may continue to change and adapt in years to come, the Wedding Cake will always retain its symbolism and honoured place at all wedding receptions.
Money Saving Ideas
A Wedding Cake doesn’t have to be expensive to be delicious, and you can find plenty of money saving ideas when looking for your wedding cake. If you are working on a budget, shop around for prices on Wedding Cakes and be sure to sample them.
Top Layers
Customarily the top tier of the Wedding Cake was always saved for serving either on the couple’s first anniversary or at the christening of their first child – whichever came first! However, in the past the Wedding Cake was a brandy-soaked fruit affair that was easily preserved for long periods of time. Today, Wedding Cakes are made from delicious but often hard to preserve flavours and fillings and some couples wait longer than a year before even thinking about having children. So saving the top tier of the Wedding Cake becomes a harder proposition. Either way, you should choose a flavour for your top layer that both of you will enjoy!
Layers
Traditionally the number of layers or the size of a Wedding Cake signified prosperity and friendships. Now it is more about ensuring all guests receive a slice of the Wedding Cake. As a money saving idea why not have your Wedding Cake plated by your caterer and served with a customised condiments for dessert. This is actually quite a popular choice for Couples at The Gums.
Flavor
Whether you choose the traditional fruit cake or an exotic flavour, keep in mind that not everyone is going to like your choice. Why not alternate your layers with popular alternatives? Perhaps try chocolate chip, or if you are having a three layered cake indulge in a layer each of chocolate, caramel and white chocolate.
Decoration
If you have someone that has taken a cake decorating class or makes great cakes, you may find that they will do it as a wedding present and it will save you some money. In our family, as I’m sure in many others, it was my Grandmother who made and iced all the cakes to celebrate our special occasions. Although, unfortunately not this one – the Wedding Bell Cake at our own Wedding!
