Why do couples smash wedding cake?

In ancient Rome, brides were expected to end the wedding festivities by having a barley cake smashed on their heads. Most people are probably ignorant of the ancient tradition and its role as a reminder of the male dominance in the relationship (I didn't learn until just recently!).

Why do people smash wedding cakes?

The Romans left us with a terrible wedding tradition. Grooms would break a cake of wheat or barley over the bride's head for good luck. Such aggressiveness! To this day, you still see grooms smashing cake into their lovely wives' faces.

Why do couples feed each other wedding cake?

Traditionally, couples feed each other cake to symbolize their commitment to provide for each other. A sweet gesture, but there's a mischievous part of the tradition that appears much more often in history.

Why do people smash their faces in cake?

They celebrate what is called, the Mordida. The Mordida is a tradition when the first birthday boy or girl's face gets shoved into the cake (usually by the parent) to take their first bite of cake. Everyone around them sings, Mordida!

What is the tradition of smash cake?

However, it is thought the smashing cake craze in the US probably originated from a Mexican tradition. The tradition, known as 'La Mordida', involves shoving the birthday boy or girl's face into the birthday cake to take the first bite – mordida is the Spanish word for bribe, but in Mexican slang it means bite.

Bloody Cake Smash // Brawl between bride and groom

Is a smash cake necessary?

You don't have to do a smash cake.

Remember, your baby's first birthday is a momentous occasion for the entire family! Enjoy it, and have some cake if you'd like – or not!

What is the difference between a smash cake and regular cake?

It's basically just a small cake that's made specifically for a baby's first birthday to do whatever they want with it (which usually ends up being a lot of pounding, smooshing and eating). Mostly a fun photo opp, smash cakes can also be an entertaining way to introduce babies to their first real taste of sugar.

Where did smash cake come from?

The craze started in the US, and over the past few years, parents across the UK have been joining in. A cake smash is where a one-year-old gets very messy with a cake and a professional photographer captures the moment. After that, there is often a bubble bath, which is also caught on camera for posterity.

What does the wedding cake symbolize?

The wedding cake symbolizes prosperity, good luck and fertility and is made of the best ingredients available so that the marriage will be long lasting, happy and with many offspring.

Why do couples cut the cake together?

Cutting the cake evolution

In more recent times the wedding cake is often a focus of the reception as opposed to the ceremony. Cutting it represents the first task as a married couple – bringing luck to their new lives together. Historically the bride would cut the cake and distribute to the guests herself.

Why do they rip bread over brides head?

The tradition states that the bride needs to “break” the provenda bread on her head with the help of a cloth in order to prove how “strong” she is to start a family. After this, the couple takes the pieces of the provenda and starts throwing them to the guests in order to receive their blessing.

When did the wedding cake smashing start?

The cake smash tradition has evolved over the centuries. In ancient Rome, brides were expected to end the wedding festivities by having a barley cake smashed on their heads.

What part of wedding cake do you save?

Traditionally speaking, the top tier of a wedding cake is often saved and preserved to be eaten once again at one of two occasions—your one-year anniversary or your first child's christening (which often was within that first year of marriage).

Where did the wedding cake tradition come from?

The wedding cake tradition started with a less sugary—but equally sweet—origin. Wedding cakes have their roots in Ancient Rome, when marriage ceremonies ended with a scone-like wheat or barley cake broken over the bride's head for luck and fertility.

What does wearing a veil at your wedding mean?

The veil came to symbolize modesty and obedience. In many religions it is seen as a symbol of reverence for women to cover their heads. When white wedding dresses were worn to symbolize chastity, the white veil followed suit.

Why does the groom toss the garter?

The Garter Toss

To pacify the crowd and ease the bride's mind, the groom began tossing out a piece of the bride's wedding attire to distract the guests as the newlyweds made a quick escape from the reception. The garter toss is one way to rally all of the gentlemen to the dance floor.

Do people eat smash cake?

Smash cakes are usually kid-sized for a reason, and are meant to be only for the birthday boy or girl to devour (or destroy) all on their own. After your little one has had her fun with her own smaller cake, you can slice up a completely separate, larger cake for guests.

How do you serve a smash cake?

The large cake is for the adult guests, and the second cake is for the guest of honor. Whereas guests eat their cake by the slice and usually employ a fork, your child will have a cake all to himself, no fork required. Once presented with his sweet reward, he's encouraged to attack it with his fingers, fists or face.

How long does a smash cake last?

Tightly wrapped in plastic, the cakes will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 1 month in the freezer. Let the cakes come to room temperature before serving.

What size should a smash cake be?

A smash cake is a small cake about 4 inches in diameter that is just for baby to enjoy with their hands to celebrate a first birthday. Smash cakes actually have a long history and date all the way back to the Ancient Egyptians.

What can I use instead of cake smash?

Is smash cake a choking hazard?

Smash Cake Decorations: Go with whipped or butter cream frosting so it's easy to dig into. Avoid fondant – it's tough to break and can be a choking hazard. Sprinkles? Absolutely, if you can get them on the cake without having to modify your design.

What are smash cakes made of?

When you think of cake, you usually think of chocolate or vanilla, but this healthy smash cake recipe creates more of a big healthy strawberry-banana muffin than a cake. It's made with whole wheat flour, whole milk, and a homemade fruit puree of banana, strawberry and unsweetened applesauce.

What do you do with the cake topper after the wedding?

Instruct her to hand your wedding cake topper over to one of your attendants for safekeeping after the cake has been sliced and served. Once the topper is at home safely, display it on your mantle, add it to a curio cabinet, or carefully store it away as an heirloom for future use by someone dear to you.

Can you eat wedding cake after 2 years?

Kimberly Bailey, owner of The Butter End Cakery, says, "There isn't a safety issue with eating year-old cake, but don't expect to enjoy it if it's been freezer burned!" The truth is, as long as you properly store the cake, it should last even longer than a year.