Weddings are usually events that are mostly run by and for women. However, one matrimonial item is reserved for her male counterpart to envision and bring to fruition—the groom’s cake. Southern tradition dictates that men in the wedding party decorate the cake at the chosen wedding venue. The groom’s cake may reflect hobbies, interests, or obsessions of the groom, and its theme is generally light-hearted—think red velvet armadillo, á la Steel Magnolias. Let’s see just how creative grooms can be in using (and abusing) their slice of recognition:
For the beer-loving groom:
Photo source: Cakes by Graham
Photo source: PhillipWest on flickr (cc)
If the groom is going to spend so much time and energy designing a beer-themed cake, one would hope he’d choose a classier brand for the occasion (even Miller High Life, the champagne of beers, would be a step up from PBR and Coors). Perhaps there’s something to be said for loyalty.
For the active groom:
Photo source: Carty Cakes
Photo source: Cool Cakes by Lindsay
Is he an avid mountain climber, or is this an escape attempt?
For the nature-loving groom:
Photo source: Sugar and Spice Bakery
Photo source: Annie O’s Custom Creations
I understand the sentiment behind the first cake—a buck and his doe sitting atop a tiered forest. It’s almost romantic. But, an armadillo? Unless the groom is an avid Steel Magnolias fan (which would make him the first I’ve ever heard of ), the choice seems pretty odd.
For the lucky groom:
Photo source: David Geaney
