Wedding Cake’s Traditions

Traditions have been associated with wedding cakes for centuries. Some of these traditions have passed the test of time, and are still being honoured today, but some are no longer practiced. Here’s a look at some wedding cake traditions and their significance.

The wedding cake was originally made of many little wheat cakes, which were broken over the head of the new bride. This tradition was meant to bestow fertility and good luck to the new bride in her married life. This is one wedding cake tradition, which – fortunately for the bride – is no longer practiced.

The cutting of the wedding cake signifies more than just the end of the wedding formalities. In the past, the wedding cake was cut only by the bride, and was symbolic of her upcoming loss of virginity. But today, this tradition includes the groom as well, and cutting the cake and sharing the first bite with each other symbolizes the promise the wedded couple has made to share a whole new life together.

According to another tradition, if an unmarried person sleeps with a piece of a wedding cake under their pillow, they will dream of their future spouse that night.

The top tier of the wedding cake was traditionally kept and used at the christening of the couple’s first child. But today, this custom has been modified slightly, and the top tier is saved to be used at the couple’s first anniversary.

Another tradition was to place charms, which were attached to ribbons, in the wedding cake. A bridesmaid would pull at a ribbon, and depending on the charm that she uncovered, her fortune would be indicated. Here are the charms that were used, and their respective meanings:

• A heart: Will bring love.
• A clover: Meant good luck
• An engagement ring: You’re the next to wed
• An anchor: Adventure will come
• A flower: Love is going to bloom
• A horseshoe: You are lucky in life

Choosing Your Wedding Colors. Colour psychology.

Colours form a good basis on which to build a stylish-looking wedding.

When choosing your colour scheme, you will find inspiration all around you; in shops, restaurants, parks, and card shops. Why not base your colour scheme on a favourite item of clothing or your favourite holiday location? Ideas on adding hints of colour:

· Bows, ribbons and feathers can be added to plain shop-bought or homemade dresses.

· Accessories provide an endless number of opportunities to contrast, accent or co-ordinate. To personalize them, try a few tasteful additions – beads, embroidery, silk flowers, diamante or feathers – but remember that less is more.

· Even the most subtle use of colour in your makeup can transform the overall effect of your outfit, the bridesmaids and your flowers.

· The reception table can be coordinated with napkins or napkin holders, flowers, favours and the wedding cake.

Those who are interested in colour psychology say that the colours a person loves are reflective of that individual’s personality. Is there really significance to an individual colour choice at your wedding? According to colour psychology – yes!

1. Red is the colour of power. It will give the wearer a boost and make the most of her energy and confidence. But other people may find it a little intimidating.

2. Blue encourages concentration; it is the colour of reason and calm. A pale blue denotes gentleness and a mood of reflection, while a navy blue indicates strength and authority. The wrong kind of blue can make a person appear unfriendly, but blue with a hint of red or yellow in the undertone is more positive.

3. Green stands for a sense of balance and tranquility; it is nature’s own colour. As it has become thought of as unlucky, it is seldom used at weddings.

5. Yellow is the colour of sunlight. It lifts our spirits and boosts our self-esteem. It is an extrovert colour.

5. Violet relates to the higher mind and the spirit; a slightly introvert colour that indicates the wearer enjoys his or her own company.

6. Pink is a soothing and feminine colour. It is also a sexy colour.

7. Orange is another sexy colour but less maternal and more passionate and sensual than pink. It is also the colour of comfort and security.