what is a grooms' cake?

R&J0806 Posted: May 30, 2006 10:49 AM

what is a grooms' cake?

i keep seeing posts but have no idea what that is. can someone please explain?

CLMon7906 Posted: May 30, 2006 10:55 AM

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Groom's cakes are a southern tradition. Traditionally they were rich chocolate cakes that complemented the white, light bride's cake (AKA..wedding cake). These days, both cakes can be whatever flavor you like. Go theme-crazy with the groom's, having it made in the shape of a football, a checkerboard or anything else. The groom's cake is generally taken home by guests in slice boxes. Supposedly, single women who sleep with th eslice under their pillows will dream o ftheir future husbands!

Source: the knot ultimate wedding planner handbook

N.Y.bride Posted: May 30, 2006 11:32 AM

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Its a cake for the groom. You can have it at the rehearsal dinner or at the reception. I wish I displayed it the whole time like my cake at the reception.

We decided to turn our grooms cake into a birthday cake for my son.

diamondgrlie Posted: May 30, 2006 11:33 AM

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It was my 'gift' to DH and also served as dessert for the RD.

HearzBellz Posted: May 30, 2006 11:39 AM

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I also had a groom's cake, but it was really a chocolate pudding pie, since that is DH favourite. Since he does not really like cake, I thought it would be nice for him to have something 'just for him.'

His cake is the heart-shaped pie

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ChrissynRicky Posted: May 30, 2006 11:40 AM

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I got a groom's cake for DH for the Rehearsal Dinner.

AlmostMrsKelly Posted: May 30, 2006 12:12 PM

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my wedding hall is doing our cake for free... so where would i go to get a groom's cake?

diamondgrlie Posted: May 30, 2006 12:17 PM

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Posted by AlmostMrsKelly

my wedding hall is doing our cake for free... so where would i go to get a groom's cake?

You can order it from an outside bakery. I personally thought the money charged for a fancy grooms cake was insane so I did an ice cream photo cake from Carvel.

Dina Posted: May 30, 2006 12:19 PM

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is the grooms cake displayed at the weddingor is it for the RD? and how far in advance do you need to order it generally?

ChrissynRicky Posted: May 30, 2006 12:20 PM

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Posted by Dina

is the grooms cake displayed at the weddingor is it for the RD? and how far in advance do you need to order it generally?

I've heard of it more at the RD than at the actual reception.

We had it at the RD, and I ordered the cake about a month in advance.

Dina Posted: May 30, 2006 12:22 PM

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We had it at the RD, and I ordered the cake about a month in advance.

I loved your cake! FH is a HUGE Mets fan and he would if I got him a Mets cake Where did you get yours if you don't mind me asking?

Tatum&Steve Posted: May 30, 2006 12:36 PM

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HEY N.Y.bride! YOU JUST GAVE ME A GREAT IDEA! We are getting married on October 7th 07. FH 40th birthday is October 12, 07! How bout a groom/birthday cake! Now...of what...lol

N.Y.bride Posted: May 30, 2006 01:46 PM

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Posted by Tsalice

HEY N.Y.bride! YOU JUST GAVE ME A GREAT IDEA! We are getting married on October 7th 07. FH 40th birthday is October 12, 07! How bout a groom/birthday cake! Now...of what...lol

Sounds good!!

For those of you who dont know where to get a grooms cake - go to Audreys in Sayville!!