History of the Wedding Cake

Long ago in England, after the wedding, a slice of fruit cake was placed in a small box and sent home with those women who were unmarried. It was said that the women would put the cake under their pillows that evening and they would dream of their future husband. This is the origin of what we know today as the groom's cake, although it has changed much since then. Today the groom's cake is usually served at the rehearsal dinner or even sometimes at the reception for variety. It is usually decorated with a masculine theme that depicts the interest of the groom.

To add a new twist to this old tradition, many couples today are having the groom's cake made into small individually boxed slices and decorated with a single monogram. These make very nice gifts for each of your guests and by adding a small tag that explains the tradition you will be giving the guests something to talk about the next day.

Generally to have these cute little cakes made, it will cost about $3.00 to $5.00 each and with this they will be expertly gift wrapped in a box and adorned with ribbon and a monogram. Some places will even add a personal touch by using ribbon that is customized with the date and the bride and groom's name.

These cakes will definitely be appreciated by your guests and they will give your wedding that unique touch that you want. You can go online to find a cake design studio that will ship you cakes overnight or you could ask your cake designer to make these for you and you and your wedding party or groom can make the boxes yourself. However you choose to create the cakes, your sure to be pleased with the results.