Cake

I read an idea about making a "fake" cake and inserting a real slice to cut in front of everyone. In the other room other cheap cakes are cut and served with the same icing color, etc. This way everyone sees a big beautiful cake but it won't cost a fortune. This would be great because I have to.... [Read more]

Groom's Cake

Hi, I am wondering about the groom's cake. My fiance loves german chocolate cake and I want to get him a groom's cake. How does this work? When and where is it presented and when is it eaten and by who? This would be a great suprise for him, he would never expect it and it would be a way to have.... [Read more]

Mentioning menu on the wedding invitation

This is 2nd weddings for both me and my fiancée. We are wanting something very simple and informal. We would like to have cake and punch and maybe appetizers after a church ceremony. Then take immediate family (moms, dads, brothers/sisters) and maid of honor and best man out for dinner. How do we.... [Read more]

Best man's anniversary cake at rehearsal dinner?

I'm MOH and am trying to help Bride & Groom resolve an issue. It just so happens that the 5th wedding anniversary of the Best Man -- who is also the Groom's brother -- falls on the same day as rehearsal dinner (day before wedding). Groom and Groom's family wish to toast Best Man & his.... [Read more]

Who Pays for the Groom's Cake

I have heard several different things about who pays for the groom's cake:

1. The groom's family always pays for it

2. The bride's family pays if the cake is at the reception, and the groom's family pays if the cake is at the rehearsal dinner.

3. If the groom's family would like to have a.... [Read more]