How to Cut A Wedding Cake Tastefully
How to cut a wedding cake may seem self explanatory but it isn’t as easy as it seems. In fact, any wedding photographer can tell you that when it comes time for couples to cut their first slice it can be downright intimidating and often hilarious. The trepidation comes over their faces and their looks can tell the story of how unprepared they feel. We want to help you feel confident and get great pictures, and we're sharing everything you need to know to have your cake and eat it too.
Here’s how to cut a wedding cake tastefully:
Don't: Cut from the top tier which can cause problems and make things messy when crumbs fall on the layers below.
Do: Take your slice from the bottom tier and cut a small piece that both of you can share.
DO: Decorate your cake table with linens, flowers, or other desserts and place it where your guests can see it well. Or literally put it on a pedestal to make it a dramatic centerpiece.
DO: Light it up for gorgeous photography. Use a spotlight, candlelight, or other lighting to draw attention and give your photographer wonderful light to work.
DO: Arrange yourselves so you are both looking out at your guests. One of you will hold the knife and the other will put their hand on top to help guide it. Cut two small pieces from the bottom layer for your cake and let the caterers come in to disassemble it. They will serve your family, the bridal party, and your friends in that order.
DO: Feed each other a small bite, emphasis on small. Getting cake smashed in your face after spending hours on your look can be at best distracting and at worst an intrusion on your celebration. Do discuss this beforehand and if you both really want to, it's your wedding so go for it!
DO: Finish off with champagne or a non-alcoholic bubbly drink. Take a sip, clink your glasses together, and then raise them to the crowd. Next step? Move on to the dance floor!
Need tips to go from cake cutting to a confident first dance? Check out our blog posts on How to Make Your First Dance Memorable, and How to Do the Dip at Your Wedding!.
