While many couples choose at least three courses for their wedding menu, the wedding cake is not always included as part of this three or four-course meal. Sometimes the bride and groom will serve wedding cake as a post-dessert treat. Of course, this is completely up to the bride and groom and often depends on their budget. The wedding cake is a traditional part of the wedding celebration. There are also a number of traditions that have become popular around the world. Whether or not you wish to include these traditions is up to you.
When the time comes to serving the cake, you should always let your caterer know at least 15 minutes in advance. This way, they will have more than enough time to top up drinks and get all the proper cutlery and crockery ready. It’s also good to keep an eye on the time. Guests usually believe that it’s rude to leave before the cake has been cut. Some of your guests might be older, some might have young children, and some might even have to work the following day. It’s good to keep this in mind when choosing a time for serving wedding cake.
Cake cutting
The cake is often placed on show out of reach or brought out at just the right moment. At this time, the photographer, videographer, and all the guests wait with anticipation. The cake is accompanied by an elegant knife. You wouldn’t dream of using your average kitchen knife on this beautiful work of art! The couple then stands together, side by side, and knife in hand. They will usually pause and pose for a few photos before actually making the first cut. Once the cake has been cut, the caterers will take it back and serve each guest an equal portion.
Messy business
For a number of years, brides and grooms have played a little joke on one another – the cake face! They will slowly approach their partner and feed them their first bite. While it all seems perfectly normal and innocent at first, it can quickly turn into a sweet mess. It’s a lot of fun, but it is something that should be decided in advance. Some people hate the idea of getting sticky or having their makeup ruined. Take the time to sit down and find out how your partner feels about this tradition before you land yourself in hot water! You should also keep extra napkins nearby so that you can clean up in a hurry!
Freezing the top tier
Most wedding cakes consist of several levels, or tiers, and the bride and groom usually cut the middle or bottom one. The top tier is often saved for the couple to take home and enjoy on their first wedding anniversary. The cake will need to be packaged very well in plastic wrap and an airtight container before being placed in the freezer. Failing to do so could result in freezer burn and loss of flavor. It’s also important to make sure that you remove any non-edible ornaments from the cake. Flowers and anything that you cannot eat should be removed before you wrap the cake and store it. It’s also good to bear in mind that the cake won’t taste as great one year later as it would if you were to thaw it out a couple of months later or even if you had to eat it over your honeymoon.
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