And to perfectly represent the GROOM in a wedding would be the WEDDING CAKE. Although grooms are not that really hands-on during the wedding planning, they should still have a say to at least the wedding cake. Here in the Philippines it's not a common practice that grooms would actually choose what design/color/size their wedding cake should be - they would always leave that decision to their brides.
The BIG QUESTION is why is the WEDDING CAKE the groom's representation in the wedding? I made an analysis on this one and here's my opinion -
- One wedding tradition is the Cake Cutting Ceremony where the wedding cake plays a vital role in it. According to tradition, the cake cutting ceremony is usually the first task that married couples would partake in as husband and wife and during this ceremony it is the HUSBAND who will play a CRUCIAL ROLE in cutting the cake
- The Groom needs to place his hand over his bride as a symbolism that he will be the HEAD OF THE FAMILY, the PROVIDER and the PILLAR OF STRENGTH. The Groom is also the first one to give the first share of the cake to his bride as acceptance of his new role as HUSBAND and eventually as father to their future kids.
- It is also the GROOM/HUSBAND who will be the FAMILY'S PROVIDER wherein the wedding cake is a symbolism of such provision/blessing from God
Thus, my very expert conclusion that the WEDDING CAKE is solely the GROOM'S SYMBOLISM in the wedding.
So to all GROOMS out there who will have the chance to read this blog prior to their wedding date, please do CHOOSE your wedding cake!!!
Below are sample wedding cake of my previous couple - beautiful and creative designs - enjoy!
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So if bride's can actually choose ecuadorian roses, tulips, calla lilies for their bridal bouquet, I guess it would be EXCITING and COOL if the groom's can actually choose what color/design/how many layers they would like for their wedding right?
Best,
Cel
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