Cake for the Couple!

     The sharing of the first slice of cake among the bride and groom is a tradition that's been around for quite a while. We've all heard of it, for it's not only extremely long-standing, it's immensely popular as well. The tradition originated in Rome several centuries ago, where people believed that it would signify the creation of a special bond. To this day, such a belief continues to stand strong.

     This activity usually takes place right after the wedding ceremony and at the very beginning of the reception. Once the cake is revealed, the bride and groom dig in together. They feed each other small pieces of the cake, smiling and laughing away. The wheat that's used to bake the cake is often symbolic of fertility and a fruitful union, and the overall sweetness of the cake is thought to offer sweetness to the marriage. It's a quite fun and sweet tradition because of such symbols, and can be seen all over the world because of this.

By Julia Dankov