5 Unique Facts Behind Wedding Cake
The presence of a wedding cake in an international wedding, it feels like it has become an inseparable unity. In fact, a cake-cutting event is often a peak event that is awaited by invited guests. Speaking of wedding cakes, do you know what the history of wedding cakes is? Here are the unique facts behind the wedding cake tradition.
1. In ancient Roman times the cake was not for eating
This wedding cake tradition has started in ancient Rome. In those days, the wedding cake was served not to be eaten, but to be crushed and thrown on the bride's body. Bridal fashion designer Tina Andrean in her book entitled Wedding Inspiration said the origin of the wedding cake is from the tradition of Ancient Roman society that broke bread on the head of the bride.This tradition is a hope. Ingredients from wedding cakes, such as wheat, flour, and grains of rice are a symbol of the hope of fertility for the bride and her partner. While in England, around medieval times, the tradition was that guests brought cakes as gifts for married couples, then stacked so as to form pillars. At that time, it was believed that the higher the cake formed, the couple who married and kissed in front of the cake will have a good and prosperous life.
2. Made from whole wheat bread and pie
At that time the wedding cake was not as luxurious and beautiful as it is today, but very simple. The Romans always made their wedding cakes with jam or wheat cake. The cake became a symbol of the good luck and success of the wedding.In the Middle Ages, wedding cakes turned smaller but stacked to be taller like towers. The bride and groom are faced with a new challenge to kiss each other through a pile of cakes. A successful kiss signifies they will get lucky.
At the same time, bridal pies have also been an important part of weddings. Pies are filled with different types of ingredients, depending on the level of wealth and status of the bride and groom. The outer skin of the pie is also always decorated with various decorations.
3. Royal icing was first triggered in the marriage of Queen Victoria in 1840
Starting in the 19th century, the rules of wedding cake began to be established. The wedding cake should be storied and should be white. The first white icing for the wedding cake was invented in 1840 when Queen Victoria's wedding. The icing is called 'royal icing'. And in 1882 a storied cake that all parts could be eaten for the first time was served at a royal wedding.4. The meaning behind the three levels of wedding cake
According to tradition, the lowest level of wedding cake is to be consumed at the wedding. The second level to share after the event. Looking back to the 19th century, the topmost level of the cake was usually kept until the first child's christening. That's why it takes a special recipe to make a wedding cake that can last long enough, even up to years after the wedding is held.In the 20th and 21st centuries, when many couples began to wait longer before starting a household, the meaning of the cake tier shifted. The topmost tier of the cake is now saved for the first wedding anniversary.
5. The trend is shifting from real cakes to dummy cakes
If in the past the beautiful cake that was present at every wedding was a real cake that can be eaten, then in recent years, the trend of wedding cakes began to change. The wedding cake that used to be a symbol of the bride's luck and success is now not genuine. Dummy cake or mock cake is more popular because the wedding cake is used only as a symbol.That's a unique fact about wedding cakes. The importance of the wedding cake depends on the style of the wedding reception performed. "If the wedding carries an international style, there must be a wedding cake. Because when the reception starts, there is a procession of pieces of cake. But if the wedding is traditional there is usually no wedding cake," said CEO and founder of The Bride Dept Putri Arinda.
There are two types of wedding cakes that are popular today. The first type of shape is high up to seven levels. Usually, not all levels of cake are real cakes, but they are made from styrofoam. There are only a few cakes that are original and edible, namely cakes coated in white cream and fondant, while the rest beautify the appearance.
Another popular type of one is usually a real cake without styrofoam. The shape of the cake is simpler and there's a rustic touch, so there's not a lot of detail. There are original flower decorations and leaves as well.
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