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Groom’s Cake: Home Run or Strike Out?

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Groom's CakeThe “groom’s cake” is a tradition dating back to Victorian times in England, but is a more of a common day tradition is the Southeastern part of the United States. Intended to be a gift from the bride to the groom, the groom’s cake is usually made of dark chocolate and filled with liquor or fruit. The groom’s cake is typically designed with a nod toward the groom’s interests and hobbies.

The first groom’s cake was a very heavy and dense fruit cake that eventually became a flour cake, either white or chocolate. The tradition was to cut a piece of the cake and put it in a small box, and then give them to the unmarried women that attended the wedding. The cake was never eaten, but put under the pillow of the single woman giving them the hope that they would dream of or even find a husband.

Whether classic in style or a crazy sports or fast food themed cake, many brides find the groom’s cake appealing because it’s a way to recognize the groom on a day when most of the attention is focused on the bride.

The groom’s cake is often served at a table separate from the wedding cake at the reception, although some serve it at the rehearsal dinner. Many couples also choose to have the groom’s cake sliced up and put into boxes as a memento for guests to take home. If you go this route, take advantage of the opportunity to get creative with the packaging — reflect your bridal style or tell the myth of the original groom’s cake.

Creative Groom’s Cake Ideas:

  • Baseball Cap
  • Pizza Box
  • Loaded Hamburger or Hot Dog
  • Side of French Fries
  • Golf Course
  • Helmet or Pennant of Favorite Sports Team
  • Sushi Platter
  • Sports Arena
  • Antlers
  • Beer Keg, bottle or can
  • Liquor Bottle of Choice
  • Boat or ATV
  • Ski Slope
  • Video Game
  • Sporting Equipment
  • Gambling Table/Card Deck
  • Fish
  • Star Wars or Star Trek
  • Musical Instrument

 

 


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