My brother is getting married in May. They are not planning to have a cake. They are having a chocolate fondue fountain with strawberries and some sort of cream puff things. Is this a new trendy thing, or is it just weird? Do I need to have a talk with my little brother, or should I follow my dad's advice and "just leave him alone"?
2007-02-07 17:29:33 · 12 answers · asked by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I don't rememer saying I was single, and I had a beautiful cake (and the best tasting) at my wedding. I was looking forward to something simular at my brother's wedding.
2007-02-08 00:06:55 · update #1
I think it's odd to not have a cake. Cupcakes arranged in the shape of a tiered cake are popular, I wonder why they didn't opt for that if they didn't want a regular cake. I think the guests will be looking for a cake on display, and feel confused if it is not offered. If there's no cake, there's no traditional cutting of the cake or feeding cake to each other. People love to get pictures of that kind of thing at weddings. Perhaps they are trying to cut costs.
2007-02-07 17:41:44 · answer #1 · answered by Vakari 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I dont like cake so I understand the decision to try something different. I have friends who are diabetic and will skip the cake for their weddings. Maybe your brother thinks its more romantic to do strawberries and chocolate. I think its a pleasant combination and will defintely stand out. Its better than being shoved a crappy piece of cake that you dont want. Also there will be no embarrasing cake smashing moments. Perhaps there is a special reason for them to do chocolate and strawberries for the couple. A cherised memory of a date? The wedding reception is not important, what is vital here is the love and the couple to last many, many, many years of marriage. So grin and enjoy the strawberries!
2007-02-07 19:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by CatQueen 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it - not every one is going down the traditional path of having a wedding cake.
When my aunty got married and instead of a cake, they had cupcakes for everyone.
And when my cousin got married at the beginning of the year, they had organised a big brownie slice to be made and had that instead of a cake.
It depends on the individual tastes - if your brother wants a chocolate fondue, then let him be - it'll just give everyone one more reason to remember his special day.
2007-02-07 20:14:45 · answer #3 · answered by angelicpanda27 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can do anything they want, its their wedding. Just because its different, it doesn't mean its wrong. If they wanted to do the Hokey Pokey for their wedding dance it don't matter either. What I'm saying is that being different is good from all the other weddings out there. You want people to remember your brothers wedding don't you? We had 3 layers that were seperated for our cake instead of having a normal 'traditional' wedding cake! We decided that we wanted to make our wedding totally fun while still keeping all the parts that are still important.
2007-02-07 19:38:53 · answer #4 · answered by Some Guy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A wedding is about the bride and groom. If their dream wedding is puff pastry and chocolate fountains, then so be it. It's becoming far more common to have "Non-traditional" weddings, as people find more personal ways to express themselves (and find creative ways to work within a budget). Smile, and be happy for them.
If you REALLY want that wedding cake, ask if it would be alright if you could buy one, "Just for the guests". After all, it's tradition that if an unwed woman keeps a piece of the wedding cake, she'll dream of her groom to be.
Good luck to you, and to your brother and sister to be.
2007-02-07 17:41:39 · answer #5 · answered by Theresa A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that's what they want to do, then let them do it! You can do whatever you want for your wedding! Lots of couples are breaking the tradition of the wedding cake. Some are doing those french doughnut pastry tower things, some are doing cupcakes, some are doing petit fores.
The tradition of the cake actually has little to do with cake. The tradition comes from ancient rome when they used to break bread over the head of the bride for luck and fertility.
You should actually look up the meaning of wedding traditions, there are a lot of surprising things.
2007-02-07 17:41:00 · answer #6 · answered by Chellebelle78 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree it's a little odd. Usually when people have a chocolate fountain, it is in addition to the cake. When the guests start asking "Where's the cake?" (and they will ask) you'll just have to shrug your shoulders.
2007-02-07 17:46:35 · answer #7 · answered by MelB 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Leave him alone. It is THEIR wedding, not yours. Nothing is required at a wedding besides them actually getting married. Let them celebrate their love in the way that they want and be supportive.
2007-02-07 17:34:16 · answer #8 · answered by Loki's Mommy 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, it is his wedding; if that's what he & his fiancee want, why does it upset you? My advice is let them do as they want, and save the cake decision for your own wedding (or your daughter's, after all, what are moms for except butting in & telling their kids what to do?;-)
2007-02-07 17:40:28 · answer #9 · answered by skyandwaterlvr 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's a little wierd, but it does sound nice. I think you should let it go. It is his wedding after all.
2007-02-07 17:36:37 · answer #10 · answered by kiera70 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋