What About the Groom?

Local bakers get creative with cakes for him

May 31, 2012

Samantha Freda,

Brides get something old, new, borrowed and blue. But, what about the groom?

Dating back to the 18th century, a wedding tradition in the American South is for the bride to give her future husband a “groom’s cake.” It is typically smaller than the couple’s wedding cake and is meant to be a way for the bride to include the groom in the wedding ritual. Small pieces of the cake were wrapped up and taken home by guests, particularly unmarried women who would sleep that night with the cake under their pillow, hoping to dream of their own future husbands. Today, grooms cakes are designed to reflect a particular interest or hobby of the groom, the result of which are some very creative cakes.

"Lego Groom"

By Cindy Laverdiere of Imaginary Cakes

A Lego figurine cake made to look like the groom on their wedding day down to his All-Star sneakers and boutonniere.

“Stuey”

By Cindy Laverdiere of Imaginary Cakes

A life-size replica of the groom’s dog who was supposed to be the ring bearer until the couple learned their wedding venue did not allow pets. To surprise him, the bride ordered the replica so Stuey could still be a part of their big day.

“Golf Cart”