Why do most couples have a wedding cake?

Posted by Deborah Judkins on Mar 8, 2019 4:00:50 PM

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In the distant past it was common for grooms to take a bite of bread at their wedding, crumbling the rest over the bride's head for good luck.

Guests would then scramble around her feet to pick up the crumbs, in an attempt to absorb some of that good luck.

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Later, the tradition evolved into the bride pushing  pieces of her wedding cake through her ring to the guests. Those in attendance would take that piece of cake home to place under their pillows for,  again, good luck.

It's a great thing that today we can just enjoy a slice     (or two) of the cake at the wedding to symbolise the newly married couple sharing their first meal together without having to pick up crumbs off the floor. 

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With majestic gardens for a ceremony and photographs,

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Your wedding can be exactly the celebration you always imagined. With great food, plenty of drinks, lots of socialising and dancing before guests retire to their accommodation suites only to gather again for breakfast the next morning.

You can be confident the team at Marybrooke Manor understand it’s the little things that make your day unique and unforgettable. With years of experience in the hospitality industry, a passion for hosting weddings and immense pride in the Manor, our expert staff can assist with practical help to plan and personalise your big day to make it the special wedding you always dreamed of.  Nothing is too much trouble.

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