Cutting the cake on the wedding is a very old tradition however of we look in to the details the custom was very different in the earlier marriages. The cake was supposed to be broke on the bride head. This cake was never a properly iced and decorated cake however a dry cake made of flour was used for this purpose. As latest as 19th century this custom was followed in Scotland and still in few areas the original custom prevails. However by the end of the 19th century proper cake cutting ceremony came in to existence. The cakes would be single layered, plum and sweetened with icing and cream etc. with the time this single layered cake has been replaced by the multi layered cake that we see now a days.
Usually the wedding cakes are preferred to be white in color decorated with small flowers, butterflies and other sweet confectionaries. The white color of the cake is to represent the unity, purity, faith and peace. The cakes however vary in colors now days, still white cakes look elegant and more conventional. Cake cutting is center of all other wedding rituals. Every one waits for the time when the wedding cake arrives and is distributed. Amongst the decoration of the wedding the most important element is the cake topper. It is the top that is placed on the top most layer of the cake to make it look more appealing.
Conventionally the couple toppers are used, symbolizing the bride and the groom. However with time the toppers have evolved. You can place your names initials as the topper or even a picture. Flower arrangements are placed on the top layer of the cakes as the cake toppers. It all depends on the personal choice and you can get almost anything as your cake topper.
A nice cake topper can make the look of the cake enhanced and appealing, after the entire topper on the cake tells a lot about the couple and their feelings. The cake toppers can be bought from market and from online vendors. Personalized cake toppers are also easily available and on affordable rates. Before ordering the cake topper see what your wedding theme is all about and only then place the order, Cake toppers are a great way of celebrating the wedding cakes. Keep your cake topper with you forever and show it to your kids as keep sake.
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