The significance of the wedding cake varies representing fertility - the first meal of a married couple - the beginning of a shared life
1. Time the cake cutting as appropriate to the type of reception. If you plan a dinner reception, present the cake after the meal.
2. Announce your intention to cut the cake.
3. Make sure the photographer and videographer are in place before you begin cutting.
4. Cut with the groom's right hand over the bride's; bottom layer first.
5. Feed one another from the first slice. Traditionally, the groom feeds the bride first, then the bride serves the groom.
6. Your in-laws are served the next slices in this order - the bride serves the groom's parents, then the groom serves the bride's.
7. The reception guest are served by a friend or the catering staff.
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