A Bit of Cake Topper History

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

The multi-tiered cake with a cake topper goes back to Victorian Times. They started as 19th century novelties and are now more popular than ever.
Writer Ann T. Hirsh who blogs on Daily News was able to get a description of the crown jewel of all wedding cakes – Queen Victoria’s Wedding Cake. When Queen Victoria […]

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Scottish Cake Cutting Swords

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

If you are of Scottish heritage, then you know that it is tradition to cut your cake with a  Scottish Cake Cutting Sword. These elaborate swords look like foreshortened versions of the real thing, complete with shining blade, ornamental handles and glittering sheathes.  This type of sword can also be engraved either on the handle, […]

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Wedding Cake Traditions

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Today, we usually think of the wedding cake to be traditional if it is tiered, has white frosting, and is smashed into your groom’s face as he takes he first bite. However, there are countless wedding cake traditions from the past and from many different cultures. If you’re interested in honoring traditions, consider some of […]

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