Never seen any at the weddings I went to. I saw lots of cool ones one the food network, why are they given?
2007-04-20 01:55:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The "Groom's cake" is a custom from "merry ole England." Traditionally it was a "fruitcake" or some type of cake with fruit and/or nuts inside to honor "the Groom." In some parts of the US "the Groom's cake" is still part of the wedding tradition and quite popular, but there are many parts of the US where it is unheard of or just plain forgotten or ignored during the planning process. Today, the Groom's cake can be served at the rehearsal dinner or party as the dessert or a second cake at the wedding. There are some Brides and Grooms that choose to serve their "big" wedding cake to their guests at the reception and then send slices of "the Groom's cake" home with the guests. "The Groom's cake" is also used as a second or different offering to the reception guests because it is usually a different style or flavor (like chocolate or cheesecake). "The Groom's cake" is usually decorated with the Groom's hobby or school or main interest as its theme, for example: a golf club or a college alma mater or a hot rod. Usually the flavor and decoration of "the Groom's cake" is selected by "the Groom." Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant.
2007-04-20 02:21:06 · answer #1 · answered by Avis B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a regional tradition, very popular in southern states. It may have originally been served at the rehearsal dinner, or maybe in some places, but here in the south, it is still a part of the reception.
Sometimes it is a lighthearted design, such as a college mascot or logo, a favorite hobby, or even a military shield.
Most of my brides are making use of the groom's cake only if she and the groom differ on favorite flavors of cake. Then, we have one flavor wedding cake & one flavor groom's cake.
I am starting to see a small decline in it's use here, and a growth in the trend of having every tier on the wedding cake a different flavor.
It is by no means a necessity at any wedding!
2007-04-20 10:09:52 · answer #2 · answered by valschmal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The groom's cake is usually given at the rehearsal dinner. It is usually a funny cake, a joke or disgusting looking but really delicious cake. The cake that we had at our wedding was of a groom trying to run away from the bride but he couldn't because he had a ball and chain on his ankle.
They are given to add a little fun to the wedding. It may just be a Southern tradition.
2007-04-20 02:02:04 · answer #3 · answered by Colette B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's another excuse for people to get money out of couples that are getting married.
It's normally given at the rehearsal party and normaly reflects the interests/hobbies of the groom. It's not really necesary but hey, if you feel the need and have the cash, indulge.
Good luck
2007-04-20 02:11:45 · answer #4 · answered by Blunt 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋