Foxie knows that weddings are full of traditions – from walking down the aisle to tossing the bouquet – but few spark more debate than the infamous “cake smashing.”

You’ve seen it hundreds of times: laughter, people taking pictures and videos, and the bride and groom covered in buttercream frosting like it’s a competitive sport…but it can also be regret waiting to happen.

LinkMy.Wedding has helped thousands of couples make sure that their weddings stay organized and ensure that their special day goes as planned. While cake smashing gets a big laugh, many couples later wish they’d kept things a little more elegant (and a lot less sticky). The classic cake-cutting moment, on the other hand, is a meaningful tradition that symbolizes teamwork, commitment, and sweet beginnings…literally.

The story behind the cake smash.

In ancient Rome, grooms broke a barley or wheat cake over the bride’s head to symbolize fertility, good fortune, and the groom’s dominance over his new wife. This ritual acted as a blessing for a fruitful marriage and marked the bride’s submission, with guests scrambling for the fallen crumbs to secure luck.

Four suggestions on handling the cake moment at your reception:

• Decide in advance – Don’t let the wedding day turn into a food fight type event with frosting everywhere.
  
• Protect the look – If you decide to smash, agree to avoid hair, try not to mess up the makeup, and nothing on the dress.
  
• Keep it meaningful – Savor the traditional cake-cutting moment…it’s one of the best photo ops of the day, and you will be glad you did.
  
• Consider a backup plan – Order a small keepsake cake for cutting, and sheet cakes for the guests…easier to serve and just as delicious.

The decision is yours. Whether you smash the cake, gently feed each other a bite, or simply laugh your way through it…do what will make you and your partner happy, and the moment memorable.

With LinkMy.Wedding, you can keep every tradition, timeline, vendor, and sweet detail perfectly organized…so the only mess you’ll need to manage might be a little frosting on your nose.

Everything from “Yes” to “I Do,” LinkMy.Wedding has you covered.

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