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NYCHICK Posted: Sep 28, 2003 01:16 AM+

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Posted: Sep 28, 2003 01:16 AM

cake charms

Hi ladies, does anybody know exactly what cake charms are and how do they work in the reception? My mother mentioned them to me today, but i have never heard of any such thing

ChristineC68 Posted: Sep 28, 2003 02:25 AM+

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Posted: Sep 28, 2003 02:25 AM

Re: cake charms

Here is what I found about cake charms:

The nostalgic tradition of wedding cake charms and ribbon pulling ceremony is making a comeback! This age-old romantic tradition is helping to bring symbolic charm back to bridal celebrations.

In the Victorian era, brides would have ribbons attached to small charms and placed under the layer of icing of her wedding cake. She would then have each of her bridesmaids, or other important women in her life, pull a charm from the cake before it was cut. Each charm can foretell the bridesmaid's future.

Today, many brides use charm pulls at bridal showers, bridesmaid luncheons, or in the wedding cake at the reception.

At any celebration, our delightful sterling silver charms add a special touch to make the wedding experience memorable.

We offer the traditional set of six charms:

Flower: Love will blossom
Frog: You will kiss a prince
Airplane: A life of travel and adventure
Heart: True love will find you
Clover: Lucky in life
Ring: Next to marry

We also offer an additional set of four charms:

Cupid: Love will strike
Rocking Chair: Long & happy life
Star: A special wish will come true
Carriage: A fairy tale life

Here's a link to a site that sells them:
Cake Charms

(I did a search for wedding cake charms and got a whole list of places).

IMO, since only the BM's would be pulling the ribbon, I would save it for the Rehersal Dinner or BM luncheon. I don't think any one but the bride & groom should have anything to do with the cake at the wedding.

But I love the idea of doing the charm pull!

franksbride Posted: Sep 28, 2003 09:29 AM+

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Posted: Sep 28, 2003 09:29 AM

Re: cake charms

I think they are a cute idea, however, I've never been to a wedding where they did this. Not that that matters...

NYCHICK Posted: Sep 28, 2003 02:41 PM+

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Posted: Sep 28, 2003 02:41 PM

Re: cake charms

My Fh says it is kind of weird, that he really doesn't like the idea of something being inside something he has to eat.How do you guys feel about it, I just think it would be cute and a way to get people involved. Let me know what you think

ChristineC68 Posted: Sep 28, 2003 02:58 PM+

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Posted: Sep 28, 2003 02:58 PM

Re: cake charms

I truly love the idea of it - I think it's unique and different. I would definitely include it in any bridal shower I plan but I would not have wanted this during the wedding/cake cutting ceremony.

pschica Posted: Sep 28, 2003 05:55 PM+

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Posted: Sep 28, 2003 05:55 PM

Re: cake charms

Quite honestly, i would be afriad we'd miss one and soemone might almost eat it by accident (you shoudl see my family around food...lol!) wgat if you do it but with an edible charm....would that count of work (ie- chocloate, lollippo like, etc)

its a great idea - i have heard of it but also haven't seen it done!

xjulietx Posted: Sep 28, 2003 08:54 PM+

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Posted: Sep 28, 2003 08:54 PM

Re: cake charms

I have heard it is something most popular at bridal luncheons because it is a smaller group and every girl would get a charm

kptoys Posted: Sep 28, 2003 10:18 PM+

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Posted: Sep 28, 2003 10:18 PM

Re: cake charms

My cousin did it at his wedding. The charms were UNDER the bottom layer of the cake with the ribbon sticking out. There is no fear of eatting them. I got mine at Michaels for about $11

palebride Posted: Sep 28, 2003 11:41 PM+

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Posted: Sep 28, 2003 11:41 PM

Re: cake charms

I'm goiing to be using them for my BMs....and you tie a LOOOOONG ribbon to them, so they dont' get lost. and you can put them under...not in the cake so they dont' get gross.
I think it's supposed to be random who gets which charm...but i got a charm specifically for each girl....so it's not going to be random at all! i think it's a cute tradition though.