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The groomâ??s cake is one of those southern traditions that, like zydeco bands and sweet tea, should be adopted by everyone, everywhere, immediately.
Most people are only familiar with groomâ??s cakes â?? if theyâ??ve heard of them at all â?? from the movie Steel Magnolias, in which the groomâ??s cake is a red velvet cake in the shape of an armadillo. Please donâ??t let that put you off. Iâ??m still mad at that movie for giving both groomâ??s cakes and red velvet cakes a bad name. In the name of justice, Iâ??ll just say that a properly made red velvet cake is the closest you can get to eating unicorn dreams for dessert and press on.
Anyway, the groomâ??s cake is your wedding cakeâ??s hilarious but equally tasty best friend. Some say that itâ??s traditionally a fruit cake, but Iâ??ve much more often just seen it as a way to get a different flavor of regular cake in â?? sometimes a chocolate companion to the traditional white wedding cake, sometimes a bolder or weirder flavor, or sometimes just what the couple felt like having.
And that â??just what the couple felt likeâ? spirit is why groomâ??s cakes are such a treat. While your main cake does traditional upstanding duty, the groomâ??s cake gets to play. Groomâ??s cakes are often baked in fun shapes to reflect an interest or hobby of the groom or of the couple. I like the idea of making it about your groom â?? so much of the ceremony is bride-focused that itâ??s nice to remind everyone that heâ??s a part of this too. And a crafty bride can even keep the groomâ??s cake as a secret surprise for the reception â?? a literally sweet tribute to your new husband.
Itâ??s fine to either serve the groomâ??s cake as a part of your reception dessert (away from the wedding cake, which gets top billing and prime placement) or to serve it on its own as the main dessert for the rehearsal dinner. Either way: cake!
If there are single-and-looking women at your wedding, they should each take a bit of the groomâ??s cake home. Tradition says that sleeping with a slice under your pillow will give you dreams of your future husbandâ??s face, which seems like fun, if a trifle unsportsmanlike. Tradition does not address whether itâ??s acceptable to wrap the cake slice in something, or what to do about pillow ants, but thatâ??s your friendsâ?? problem, not yours.
If you do decide to have a groomâ??s cake, donâ??t be afraid to be playful or even get a little outrageous with it. Talk to your bakers â?? youâ??ll be surprised at the creative effects that they can achieve when they put their ingenious floury minds to it.
Above all, take the chance to celebrate that great, tasty guy of yours. And donâ??t let anyone talk you out of an armadillo if thatâ??s what he really loves.
Dani Griffin is a contributing writer for OneWed.com. She is a registered chocoholic, and writes about wedding planning from start to finish including her favorite topic – wedding cakes.
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And for the rest of their lives, the man and woman shall be together….Doesn’t it sound romantic? For the man and the woman to leave their families to be as one, to form a new family? It has been like this from time immemorial. And throughout the millennia, the concept of family and marriage have been so closely knotted together that it is sometimes impossible to separate one from the other. Marriage is present in every culture in some form. Although the laws, norms, and cultures may differ, they all still recognize the union of man and woman under one roof.Marriage has evolved in so many ways from the different cultures all throughout the world throughout the ages. For each culture, there are diverse ways of celebrating something like marriage. But in each culture, there has always been one thing that has remained the same – that in every culture, and every tribe, marriage has always been one to be celebrated with the utmost of festivities, with singing, eating, and celebrating. Along with these festivities, man has also adopted a growing, and evolving number of traditions each filled with meaning and – believe it or not – shocking origins. The Wedding CakeToday’s tall, elaborated, and delicately crafted wedding cakes evolved from the simple grooms-cakes made by family members for the bride. Before the wedding day, one of theses cakes was put under the pillow of the bride. The bride would then sleep and “dream” of the groom, and yes, squish that cake into oblivion. The real wedding cake would be a pound cake that would be “pound up” and crumbled and tossed at the couple as a sign of fertility. That is where we get today’s custom of sprinkling the couple with rice after the wedding.Cakes during weddings are usually stacked up in large layers. The higher the stack, the more ‘glamorous’ the cake. People usually regard these arrangements are mere style. However, they were done so in the past as a symbol of fertility. Couples would stack these cakes to symbolize how many children the wished to have. So in the past, the higher the stack, the more the children.Tying the KnotNow the truth can be told. Tying the knot did not necessarily mean getting knotted together. During ancient tribal times, the bride would usually be wrapped in a sheep with a knot out in front. This was to symbolize virginity. ‘Untying the knot’ was the groom’s privilege after the wedding the night.Best Man – Secret AgentAnd startling enough, the best man used to play a different role in the early days. During tribal times, it was the best man’s duty to abduct potential brides from other tribes. He would usually do so by clubbing the poor damsel over the head and drag her back home – just like those comic skits about cavemen seem to suggest. It was also the best man’s job to ward off the angry relatives of the bride. So in the early days, it was the best man swinging his axe while the groom got hitched.TodayAlthough we are a little less barbaric than earlier times, we still see an evolution of the wedding ceremony and its tradition. These traditions are filled with meaning and can only serve to make your wedding day more memorable.
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The largest city in Canada promises a host of delights for love birds who desire to have their nuptials in this wonderful and diverse town. But just what does Toronto weddings inspire in those seeking something traditional yet unique and fantastically memorable? How about romance and a huge selection of professionals who will make your wedding celebration a once in a lifetime event?
Without a doubt, there are some top of the line Toronto weddings artisans who are skilled at encapsulating the very essence of your special moment. From the cake design to the wedding videos, you will be more than happy with the outcome of your event.
Below are a few of the skilled wedding specialists who will be needed to make your wedding the fairytale you desire.
Toronto wedding photographer
Your wedding memories will be placed in a photo album and shared with generations that come after you. Make sure they say what you want by hiring the best Toronto wedding photographer you can find. The right kind of Toronto wedding photographer will be one that has been in the field while and knows how to highlight the important aspects of the ceremony. For instance, you don’t want a bunch a pictures of people milling around the buffet – you want a special, individualized focus on you, your betrothed and your loved ones. Check out the photog’s portfolio or website (a reputable photographer should have one) and ask for a list of verifiable references’ prior to hiring any Toronto wedding photographer.
Toronto wedding videos
As with the photography, Toronto wedding videos should showcase the most important elements of your celebration. Whether it be the kiss or the cutting of the cake, Toronto wedding videos have to record the magic that surrounds weddings, and in particular, the joy that newlyweds so often feel when they finally realize they are man and wife.
Toronto wedding cakes
The cake is as much an enduring symbol of the modern day wedding as the rings themselves. Toronto wedding cakes often have makers who understand that the cake is not simply a pie that will be eaten – it is representative of a lasting union – it also has to be eaten a year later! Toronto wedding cakes are stylish, beautiful and especially delicious! This is due to the fact that some of the top bakers in the field congregate to the Canadian area. Couples who want to obtain the best bang for their buck won’t go wrong by purchasing Toronto wedding cakes.
Banquet Hall Toronto
When seeking a banquet hall Toronto offers the best of the best. This is because the architecture and aesthetics of these lovely wedding chapels and reception halls come in a variety of sizes and feels. Banquet hall Toronto quests often enter these awe inspiring establishments and duly note the class and sophistication of the rooms. Money is not a factor either, as Banquet hall Toronto seekers are often offered affordable packages that can fit into any wedding budget. As far as it goes, the type of wedding reception and banquet hall you obtain will depend on the number of guests and the over all theme you want. No matter what you choose however, banquet hall Toronto elegance can be found within any room and will add to the wonder and beauty of the evening.
Final decisions
As in any profession, there are wedding experts who offer stellar service and experts who don’t. Before you sign any contracts with the above wedding professionals be sure to check their credentials. Also, ask to see samples of their work and request referrals. Taking this proactive approach to wedding planning will increase the odds that your wedding becomes the toast of Toronto and the highlight of your marriage adventures.
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