Fun facts about wedding cakes

Let’s slice into some mind-blowing wedding cake trivia you probably didn’t have a clue about!

• Back in ancient Rome, they were smashing bread over brides’ heads for good luck!
• Tiered cakes were born from a cheeky game of ‘kiss without toppling the tower!’
• Couples save the top tier to gobble on their anniversary for a sprinkle of luck.
• Queen Victoria kicked off a cake craze with her 140kg (300 pound) wedding masterpiece.
• Hidden charms in cakes bring luck or a hint that you might be next in line to tie the knot!
• In African American traditions, couples smash glass or porcelain over the cake, symbolizing their united strength.
• Forget vanilla – modern cakes can be made of cheese, meat, or even sushi to cater to all tastes.
• Southern U.S. bridesmaids pull ribbons from the cake, revealing charms that predict their futures.
• The biggest wedding cake ever? A whopping 15,000 pounds ( 6 ton) monster that needed a mountain of batter and icing!
• Cake toppers have come a long way, from cupids in the 19th century to today’s bride and groom figures.