Five Key Wedding Trends for 2019
If you’re in the process of planning a wedding, it’s a good idea to know what wedding trends are popular this year. While a wedding doesn’t have to be trendy to be gorgeous or memorable, knowing what trends are in…
The Wedding Cake Tasting
The first step to a successful wedding cake experience is booking early. The bakery of your choice may be completely booked for your date if you delay ordering your cake until one to two months before the wedding. Booking four…
The Cutting of the Cake
The cake cutting ritual is a wedding tradition that has evolved over the years. Historically, the bride cut the wedding cake and served the portions to the guests. It was believed that eating the cake ensured fertility. As the size…
What is a Groom’s Cake?
The tradition of having a cake for the bride as well as one for the groom began in the Victorian England era. The newlyweds would cut a slice of their cakes and feed each other a piece before cutting the…
Fondant vs. Buttercream
Which is the better choice: a fondant or a buttercream frosting for your wedding cake? This is a common point of discussion at our wedding cake tastings. The decision between a fondant or buttercream finish cake is a personal one....
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History of the Wedding Cake
Today’s wedding cake has evolved out of many traditions. It is believed that the wedding cake began in Ancient Rome where wheat bread was broken over the bride’s head symbolizing fertility and good fortune. The guests were treated to the...
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The Wedding Cake Topper
Wedding cake toppers are ornaments or figurines that adorn the top of wedding cakes. They have been used as far back as the 1890s, but became widespread in use in the 1920s. Typically the topper was two figurines, representing the...
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