MAYBE IT’S TIME TO CUT THE CAKE

CENTURIES OLD TRADITIONS

When you think of a wedding a few things always come to mind, the happy couple, beautiful floral arrangements, and a delicious multi-tiered cake! But how did cake even end up being part of the equation anyway? Have you ever wondered? The earliest instances of wedding cakes appear in Ancient Rome. In those days, the ceremony would conclude with a cake being broken over the bride’s head to bring luck and fertility to the newlyweds. Different from the modern sweet cakes we’re accustomed to, Ancient Roman “cakes” were typically made from wheat or barley and weren’t very soft. The modern wedding cake we know today came about in 1882 at the wedding of Prince Leopold. 

FAN FAVORITES

While cake is the typical go-to for a wedding, not everyone loves it. And that’s okay! There are plenty of other great desserts to choose from to accommodate your taste buds. According to tasteatlas.com, the top ten favorite desserts in America this year are 10) S’mores, 9) Fudge, 8) Sundaes, 7) Frozen Yogurt, 6) Apple Pie, 5) Milkshakes, 4) Chocolate Chip Cookies, 3) Doughnuts, 2) Brownies, and…... 1) Cupcakes! A few other delicious favorites to appear on the list are Bourbon Balls, Apple Crisp, Blueberry Cobbler, Baked Alaska, and Key Lime Pie. 

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW

Customs change, life evolves, people grow, and like I said before, maybe cake just isn’t your thing. So, why not venture away from tradition and choose a celebratory snack that better suits your personality – be it sweet, or even savory. Here are a few ideas for the non-cake lovers getting married out there: Loaded Milkshakes, a Bagel Wall, Gourmet Dessert Shooters, a Doughnut Wall, an Ice Cream Bar, a Giant Rice Krispies Treat, a Mini Pie Tower, and a Cheese Wheel “cake”!