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Wedding Cake Design through History
by:
David Chandler
The design of the traditional wedding cake has varied greatly
over time. Once a sign of fertility, the wedding cake of the
Roman Empire
was made of wheat or Barley. The small cake was then broken over
the bride's head, celebrating her fertility.
The design of the wedding cake changed and it became a tradition
to pile several small cakes on top of each other. The bride and
groom then tried kiss over the top of the cakes without knocking
them down. A successful kiss was a good omen, bringing a
lifetime of prosperity to the new couple.
The current traditional design of wedding cakes first appeared
in the 1660's. A French Chef visiting
London
attended a cake piling ceremony. He was shocked at the way the
cakes were stacked on top of each other, and how often they fell
over, so he created the tiered iced style of wedding cake we
know today.
The wedding cake is more than just a desert at your reception.
It is a symbol of good fortune and married bliss. Your guests
always enjoy admiring the wedding cake and devouring the cake
too. Even on a limited budget, you can present a beautiful
wedding cake. Low cost options could include buying a stacked
cake from your local bakery and dressing it up yourself.
Ordering a cake from a pastry class at a culinary school could
also be an option. There are also supermarkets and wholesale
clubs that may offer bargain priced customized cakes.
About The Author
David Chandler
For more information, visit these sites:
http://www.WeddingCakesInfo.com
http://www.WeddingFavorsInfo.com
http://www.WeddingReceptionInfo.com
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