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The
Wedding Cake
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Wedding
Cakes began as an ancient Roman ritual in which guests of
the bride and groom would throw wheat at the couple to
symbolize a fertile marriage. The first wedding cakes were
similar to modern day fruitcakes.
Today,
wedding cakes come in an assortment of tantalizing
flavors. There is no customary flavor.
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Couples
have the freedom to select their flavor of choice with many choosing
alternating layers to tempt the palate. Carrot, hazelnut, orange and
mocha are among the favorites of today’s bakeries.
Be
sure to select a professional baker that specializes in wedding cakes.
Ask to see their wedding cake portfolio. Be sure to sample flavors you
are interested in. The bakery should be reserved four months in
advance.
Today’s
cakes are true works of art. Cakes can be adorned in real flowers
depicting designs in the bridal bouquet. You will need to decide if
you prefer to decorate your wedding cake with real blooms or sugar
flowers and whether you will have a cake topper. Be sure to place your
order for your wedding cake six to eight weeks before the wedding day.
Special
Note - Don’t forget to save your top wedding cake tier for the first
anniversary together. The preservation methods are very good today,
the cake even a year later, should still be flavorful as long as it is
packed securely. Ask the bakery for preservation tips.