A groom’s cake is traditionally served either during the rehearsal dinner or set beside the main cake on the dessert table. Traditional wedding cakes tend to be more feminine, decked out in buttercream and floral details for the most part. Being the main wedding cake, it typically features the couple’s favorite flavors, but a groom’s cake can highlight the groom in the sweetest way (literally). After all, it is his day too! So why not give him something that makes him feel just as special?
Bring in His Favorite Treat
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You can’t have too much cake, especially on your wedding day. That being said, if you’re wanting to completely skip traditional and opt out of cake entirely, there are countless dessert options to choose from that can just as easily make a statement, a probably even make you think ‘cake? What’s that?’ And if your groom loves cinnamon rolls or brownies, celebrate with his favorite! Looking for something more out-of-the-box or a more savory alternative? No problem! We’ve got you covered.
A Nod to His Favorite Hobbies
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Your groom may be more of an outdoorsy guy. Lean into this and draw inspiration from his favorite pastime activity to represent his personality. We also love a classic sports-themed cake that celebrates his favorite team, truly the ultimate surprise for any sports lover.
For the Musicians & Movie Geeks
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If your groom has musical talent, incorporate it into your wedding with cake. There are plenty of ways to celebrate his love for music, considering you’ll have songs playing throughout your wedding day. But A dessert dedicated to your groom is just a bonus act of love. Plus, who’s going to complain about extra cake? And if it’s movies he loves, don’t be afraid to embrace a fun concept. Star Wars is a movie loved by many, and the possibilities of getting creative with this theme are endless!
Celebrate Culture or Your Fur Baby
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Whether your groom is Mexican or simply loves the culture (who doesn’t love colorful fiestas and flavorful tacos), make him feel the love with special cakes that represent the culture. These decorated bride and groom skulls are a nod to the Dia de Los Muertos celebration. And if you have an adorable pet that can’t be allowed at your venue or you simply want to find a way to involve them in your celebrations, have them there as cake!
For the Travel Enthusiast
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If your groom loves hiking and exploring places or if you love traveling together, deck out a cake that represents this passion. Whether it’s as simple as a single-tier beautifully painted over to represent a special place or a sculpted work of art that you’re going for, there are many ways to incorporate the travel theme into your cake design. This also makes for a delicious idea to tie into a travel-inspired wedding theme.
So if you’re choosing to go a more traditional route with your main dessert, we say get crazy with the groom’s cake!
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