Cake The wedding cake. It’s full of symbolism. The tradition of a wedding cake goes way back to Roman times when a ‘cake’ of meal was crumbled over a bride’s head to provide good luck. Through the centuries, the cake has symbolised fortune and fertility and brings good luck to anyone who eats it.
It used to be only the bride who cut the wedding cake but today, both partners share in the cake-cutting ritual. It also used to be that the cake was made in three tiers. The bottom for eating at the reception, the middle to distribute as gifts and souvenirs, and the top was for the first anniversary or as a christening cake for the couple’s first child. Tradition has it too, that the couple feed each other the first slice, and if they wish, then serve a piece to their new in-laws. The cake is then taken away to be sliced before being offered to each guest, or should any guests prefer to take theirs home, are presented in pretty or personalised boxes.
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