I have never, ever been to a wedding with a "Groom's Cake," and I've been to a LOT of weddings. I keep hearing about Groom's Cakes and I'm wondering - what the heck is up with this? Some new tradition? What is it??
2007-07-04 10:08:34 · 14 answers · asked by Frank 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The South and East Coast... hmm makes sense now, I live in California.
2007-07-04 10:30:57 · update #1
Interesting.. I can see how this could be a useful tradition in weddings where guys have no say in the theme/cake/decorations/etc., but that's not really true for mine. Our whole wedding cake will be themed and I have a lot of input for all the extras and stuff. Very interesting, I won't be getting one as it seems a little excessive and weird..
Thanks for the responses though, you really cleared things up for me!
2007-07-04 19:08:42 · update #2
It's mostly a southern thing. And supposedly single girls who sleep with a piece of the grooms cake under her pillow will dream of her future husband. It was traditionally the cake that was cut and boxed up for guests to take home with them-- now its more of a chance to get some more variety in or let the groom have a say and get funky-- make it shaped like a beer bottle, or a golf ball-- something silly like that :D
2007-07-04 10:12:49 · answer #1 · answered by mrs.v 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's a southern tradition that is starting to spread upwards on the east coast. It will hit Cali soon never fear.
It's a way to get an extra flavor in, feed more people, and really show off the groom's personality. People go all out with them. For instance, one wedding I planned the groom was a hunter so the cake was shaped like a duck and they put a camo table cloth with bright orange ribbon, cattails, a whole little themed corner.
2007-07-04 20:19:50 · answer #2 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
By no means is this a "new" tradition. I've never been to a wedding that didn't have a grooms cake. And I'm 33, shh don't tell anyone. But seriously a grooms cake has turned into a statement/symbol of something that represents the man. If he's into golf it could be a cake that looks like a golf course. If he likes cars it can look like his favorite car, etc. etc. Its just something that puts a little of his personality into the big day. I mean lets face it weddings are all about the bride and what statement shes trying to make that day, this is something for the guy.
2007-07-04 20:06:12 · answer #3 · answered by red-e03 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Hey, thanks for the question AND all the answers. I'm from Cali, too, and had also never heard of a groom's cake...still have never seen one in real life!
It's an interesting idea...although I'm not sure how it "feeds more people"...doesn't everyone order enough of the "regular" wedding cake to feed everyone? And certainly, most weddings could use some variety and some originality, so what the heck?!!
2007-07-05 16:33:32 · answer #4 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The wedding cake, is a bit more formal.
The groom's cake, can be more fun and whimsical.
My fiance and I are very active together in planning our wedding, so its not really that the guys have no say in the matter.
We have a two tier seashell wedding cake, and we are thinking about having a grooms cake that signifies how we met.
I think I'm more excited to see the grooms cake than the wedding cake!
2007-07-05 08:34:14 · answer #5 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An additional cake, not usually as big as the wedding cake, that symbolizes the groom's favorite flavor or something he is interested in. My daughters wedding had a chocolate groom's cake that looked like a golf bag because he plays alot of golf.
2007-07-04 17:17:54 · answer #6 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We're having a groom cake. It really saved money on cake, and if i decided to send cake home as favors, I'll have enough with the additional cake.
The groom wanted a Super Mario Bros. themed cake.
2007-07-04 17:49:43 · answer #7 · answered by dice 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It must be a regional thing - have been to scores of weddings, and there hasn't been this at any of them. It seems kind of odd, to have a separate cake for the groom - then does that mean the big, flashy, tiered cake is only for the bride? I thought it was for the couple....
2007-07-05 10:15:25 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been to tons of weddings and there have ALWAYS been Groom's cakes. Even with my own wedding there was a groom's cake. I'm from the south so maybe it is a regional thing?
2007-07-04 17:15:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Frank
Your wedding should reflect who you are, if you have no desire for a grooms cake, fine.
The purpose is to offer variety. Some grooms find this cake their expression of the wedding. I have seen very charming and sometimes funny cakes: laptop computer, bass boat, golden retriever, suit case with clothing hanging out the sides, and simple cakes of different flowers.
TO EACH HIS OWN
2007-07-04 17:47:59 · answer #10 · answered by itchianna 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋