How to Cut a Wedding Cake
Cutting the wedding cake is loaded with symbolism. It could mean the bride and groom's first meal as a couple and it could also represent fertility. Cutting the wedding cake can simply mean the end of the wedding reception. There is a proper way to cut a wedding cake.
How To Cut A Wedding Cake
Schedule the cake cutting according to the type of reception you are having. Serve the cake after guests go through the receiving line if you are having a cocktail or tea reception. Serve the cake after the meal if you are throwing a lunch or dinner reception.
Announce your intention to cut the cake to the crowd.
Place the groom's right hand over the bride's right hand. Cut through the bottom layer of the cake together.
Feed each other from the slice. Traditionally, the groom feeds the bride first and then the bride serves the groom.
The couple will now serve slices to their in-laws. The bride serves the groom's parents. The groom serves the bride's parents.
A friend or caterer will serve the rest of the guests.