The Toasts:
Did you know that in ancient
years people had a fear of poisoning, therefore at weddings the host would pour
glasses of wine from the same decanter and then take the first drink with a
toast to show that the wine was suitable to drink? Even more interesting, the
phrase “toast” derives from putting a piece of burnt toast in the wine to
reduce the acidity making it suitable for drinking.
The Wedding Cake:
Have you also wondered why
smashing a delicious treat in your bride or grooms face is a tradition? The
wedding cake started out as a small bun, the bun was broken above the bride’s
head and then the guest would eat the crumbs for good luck. Years later guests
brought small cakes and piled them on a table and the bride and groom would
attempt to kiss over the cakes symbolizing a successful long and happy marriage
with lots of children. Eventually, a baker decided to put all the cakes
together and cover them with frosting. Today cake cutting is a way the bride
and groom pledge their unity and share their good luck with guests, and they
sometimes even throw in some fun with the cake smashing.
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