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A wedding cake is the center of attention at any wedding reception. It can also reflect the personalities of the couple and any themes they have incorporated into the wedding. The Traditional fruit wedding cake is supposed to represent fertility and the cutting of the cake symbolises the first act of the couples working together in a caring, sharing way.
If you are a good enough cook, then you can bake the cake yourself but lesser mortals will have to buy a cake from a cake shop, bakers, or department store. However, before buying a cake, there are some basic factors that you will have to consider.
Style
What style do you want? Traditional, elegant or fun? What type of cake would best fit in with your wedding theme? If you are having a traditional wedding, then does it really make sense to have esoteric cake?
Also, make sure the company you are using can provide the cake you want. Before commissioning the cake, always have at look at their portfolio to assure yourself that they are up to the job. It may also give you some good ideas for the type of cake you want.
Flavour
Traditional flavours are Coconut, vanilla, Chocolate, Madeira, or Lemon. However, nowadays, Rum, Grand Marnier, or Kahlua are also very popular. Whichever you fancy, you should always have a tasting session of the different types of flavours before making up your mind.
Consistency
You also have to consider cake consistency. If the cake is using tiers and columns, then a sponge may collapse under the weight. However, the good, old, fruit cake will take a fair bit of weight. Of course, you can get stands, which will support any type of cake tiers.
Longevity
The traditional type of cake for weddings is a heavily iced, tiered, fruit cake. The advantage of a fruit cake (with say, rum) is that if it stored properly, it will last for years. This is useful to remember if you intend to follow the tradition of keeping the top tier for your first wedding anniversary or first child's christening.
Size
The size of the cake is determined by the amount of guests you have at the wedding reception. The baker will be able to assist you when it comes to calculating this. However, keep in mind that you may also need to include the people who cannot attend the wedding when calculating numbers.
Transporting To The Venue
Many brides do not think about this until nearer the wedding day. When choosing your cake make sure it can be safely delivered to the reception venue. If the cake is very delicate then you might be better paying a little more and having the cake delivered by the shop or caterer. That puts the onus on them to deliver it in one piece. After all, they are the professionals and are used to delivering cakes all the time.
Only use the back of Uncle Fred's car if your are confident that it will survive the journey!
Cost
It is not the cake that is expensive - it is the detail that goes into the cake that cost the real money. The more detail you have, the more expensive the cake will be. So, keep things simple, if you are on a tight budget. Alternatively, if money is no object, then the sky is the limit!
Obviously, you should always get a detailed quote before buying a cake. Also, look out for hidden extras like delivery charges.
Whatever style of wedding cake you buy or make - have a lovely wedding!
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You can change the sequence of your reception as there is no special order. You can delete any custom that you don't wish to do. Every wedding is different, so make your own decision.
However, I'm giving you a list of events that you can incorporate into your wedding reception if you want.
1. You and your husband arrive at the reception with your bridal party.
2. You might freshen up a bit or maybe have a drink and get into position for the receiving line and start receiving your guests. Probably your guests will mingle with each other, may be have a drink and eat delicious food ~ hors d'oeuves.
3. After a while the MC introduces the wedding party. The traditional order ~ bride's parents, groom's parents, bridesmaid and groomsmen in couples, maid of honor, best man, flower girl, ring bearer and lastly the newliweds!
4. Bride and Groom 1st- dance. You can have it now or after the speeches. However, if your photographer is only staying a short time, it might be good to get the 1st dance completed so the photographer can get some good shots.
5.Before eating the bestman gives his speech to the bride and groom.
6.If you invited your clergy to your reception, he will say grace before eating.
7.If you are having more than 4 speeches, they may be made between the courses if you wish. Or have all speeches in succession after you finish your meal.
8.If you haven't had your 1st dance as a married couple, do it now. If you have already danced, then you and the wedding party start dancing. Sometime have a parent's dance. HINT ~ Try not to stop your DJ too often, as you'll find it hard to get all the people back on the dancefloor again.
9. The cake can be cut anytime you want ~ you don't have to announce it. Just make sure the photographer and video person are not blocked, as you'll want these photos for your wedding album.
10. Call all the single girls and toss your bouquet to them. Let your husband take your bridal garter and toss it!
11. Getting late? Having a late night buffet? Let's get it going.
12. Change into your going-away clothes. Have your last dance. Say goodnight to everyone and leave. Honeymoon starts now!!
You should plan on having your wedding party start packing anything that is left behind and has to be removed from the reception area.
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