I have no idea how this “tradition” started but I wish it would just go away. To me, a wedding has no place for this. A wedding is all about celebrating your love for each other. Nothing about this act says that in my opinion.
To the Grooms: Your wife spent quite a bit of time, and money I may add, to have a make-up artist make her look perfect for her walk down the aisle. I’m sure she didn’t plan to have it removed with wedding cake. Let’s not forget the amount of time spent in the hair salon.
To the Brides: While your husband didn’t spend his morning in hair and make-up, I’m sure he doesn’t want to spend a portion of the reception removing cake from his nose.
To help prevent my couples from smashing cake in each other’s faces, I ask the caterers to place a small plate and two forks on the cake table. I move them in front of the cake right before the couple cuts the cake. I figured the chances of them doing anything other than feeding each other would be slim to none. I’ve only had one bride insist her groom put the fork down and feed her with his hand. I think you know what happened next…cake all over his face.
I could not agree more! To me, it just seems childish, and it’s inappropriate for a wedding. I’d love to never have to see this ever again!