When you think of wedding receptions, what is the one thing that they all have?
Maybe you think about the wedding cake with a "stately mountain of snowy frosting and royal icing blossoms" (from "The Perfect Wedding Cake" by Kate Manchester)?!
Not bad for a dessert which has its roots clear back to the Roman Empire. But back then, there was no beautifully decorated, sweet confection. In its place, a loaf of barley bread was broken over the bride’s head to symbolize her fertility.
Can you just imagine picking crumbs out of your hair? Since the barley bread evolved into today’s wedding cake, the symbolism of the cake and the cake cutting ceremony evolved into your first joint act as a married couple, your commitment to provide for each other, and the sweet life you will share together. • Your wedding cake should taste absolutely wonderful; however, it is not just dessert.
• Your wedding cake will be a crucial part of the reception decor, so place it in a strategic location where all of your guests can easily see it.
- How about in the center of the dance floor? This can be removed after the cake cutting ceremony - table and all - so you have room for your first dance as husband and wife. Simply be sure that someone carefully cleans up any stray icing that may hit the floor which can be very slippery and dangerous. Or even how about placing your wedding cake in a corner with pin lights or a small spotlight highlighting its glory? • The Statue of Liberty has its pedestal, a queen has her throne, and the cake table needs to be worthy to hold such a beautiful creation.
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