Ask the
Expert
Grooms Edition
His
Cake
Although the wedding cake is their cake,
it mostly reflects the bride --- white and
dainty. Ms. Arlene Francisco of Layers
and Layers shares with us the sweet truth
behind the other cake – the groom’s cake.
Re-introducing the Groom’s Cake
Overshadowed by the wedding cake, the groom’s
cake is yet to gain popularity. But it’s a cake that can
make grooms...blush.
“The groom’s cake is typically a one layer cake that
is decorated to reflect a particular hobby or interest
of the groom or sometimes a simpler version of
the wedding cake. It is intended to be a gift of the
bride to the groom to add a sentimental touch to the
wedding day. The cake can be served as dessert or
can be placed beside the wedding cake during the
reception. It can also be sliced and packaged into
tiny boxes with ribbons for guests to take home.”
says Ms. Arlene.
Aside from reflecting the groom’s hobby or interests,
the groom’s cake is usually dark in color perhaps
to indicate masculinity. You can also use it for
rehearsals or as the cake for the engagement party.
Layers & Layers (Cakes by Arlene)
11 West Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo Pasig
“
Ms. Arlene Francisco of
Layers and Layers
..it adds a nice touch to honor the groom who might feel
neglected.
”
She adds, “A groom’s cake is certainly not necessary,
but it adds a nice touch to honor the groom who might
feel neglected.”
Cake Matters
But, do men really care about the cake? Surprise,
they do. “There have been some men who are really
more fuzzy about their wedding cake design. I’ve met
with a couple wherein the groom did all the talking.”
For brides and grooms who are limited by budget,
Ms. Arlene says “ I really want to work on their budget
and offer options like giving them all edible layers or
one with just the bottom layer edible but with a taller
cake.” And if their preferences are different, “I work
on getting what they each prefer and incorporate
them to come up with new designs.”
Compromise. Now, that’s a sweet start!
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