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Five Key Wedding Trends for 2019

January 30, 2019gateaucakes1Uncategorized

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…

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The Wedding Cake Tasting

August 10, 2017gateaucakes1Uncategorized

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…

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The Cutting of the Cake

August 3, 2017gateaucakes1Uncategorized

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…

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What is a Groom’s Cake?

July 27, 2017gateaucakes1Uncategorized

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…

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Fondant vs. Buttercream

March 4, 2015FreshysitesUncategorized
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

February 22, 2015FreshysitesUncategorized
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

January 28, 2015FreshysitesUncategorized
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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