Wedding Cake Etiquette
Would it surprise you to learn there’s such a thing as proper wedding cake etiquette? It shouldn’t! Like everything else associated with the wedding ceremony, the cake portions are steeped in tradition as well as correct behavior that is expected. In this article, we’ll examine a few of the most important items to remember.
• Let’s start with the Wedding Cake setting. The idea here is to make it the most important decoration in the room, yet not overshadowing the bride and groom. Be sure to put the cake on display on a nicely decorated table. This table should be in front of the main table, but not blocking view of the couple. It’s nice if there is an engraved knife placed on the table.
• Timing is everything. Be sure to have the cake ceremony after the guests have been received and all the speeches and toasts made.
• Remember that this part of the ceremony is important to most of your guests, so it’s important that you announce the ceremony ahead of time. Then give the guests several minutes to be seated.
• There is even correct etiquette for hand-placement. The groom’s right hand goes over the bride’s right hand, and they cut the take together. First, the groom feeds a slice to his bride, followed by the bride feeding a slice to the groom.
• After this, a family member should take the cake away, out of the view of the guests, to be cut into enough slices for the guests. These are then either served to the guests with coffee, or if you prefer, the slices can be put into small boxes and given to the guests to take home as a wedding favor.
And if you’re a guest, remember: Never ask for seconds. More importantly, make sure you tell your children not to ask for seconds.