The Royal Wedding watchers are abuzz with the news that Prince William will be having a Groom's Cake when he and Kate Middleton celebrate their wedding next month. Groom's Cakes are a fun addition to any wedding. They give the couple an easy to infuse some of the groom's personality into the day and to add a unique twist to an otherwise traditional day.
The notion of the Groom's Cake can be traced back to Victorian era England. They became popular in the United States quite a bit after that and were especially popular in the South, where they continue to be an important part of most wedding celebrations. Although traditionally made of dark chocolate with the addition of fruits and liquers, many Groom's Cakes today are all about personality and fun. Remember the armadillo Groom's Cake served at the wedding in the movie Steel Magnolias?
At most weddings, the Groom's Cake is not eaten during the reception. Instead, it is sliced, boxed up and given to guests (particularly the unmarried females) before they leave the party. Legend says that an unmarried woman who sleeps with a piece of Groom's Cake under her pillow will dream of the man she will marry that night.
Here are a few good places to visit if you are looking for a little Groom's Cake inspiration.
0 Response to "Groom's Cake"
Post a Comment