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When To Cut The Wedding Cake According To The Dj
The activity of celebrating the wedding cake has been an important part of the wedding reception since the days of Ancient Rome. During that time period, things were a little different. There was no stacking and there was no crazy decorating. There was, however, a simple wheat cake crumbled over the bride's head and into her hair. Sound odd? There was a reason. Wheat at this time to this culture was a symbol that represented bounty, so this messy tradition was carried out to ensure her fertility. Today, many things have changed at the wedding reception. While we may seem more civilized to pour crumbs over the head of the new bride, we do carry on a twist to the old cake tradition. Instead, now the bride and groom hold a knife together and cut the cake together. In some cases, the groom lovingly smashes the cake in the glowing bride's face; Not a far cry from the old tradition after all. This new tradition continues with the top of the layered cake is now saved for the bride and groom to eat, one year later on their first anniversary. The first wedding I ever DJ'ed at where there was no cake cutting happened last week. Do you have to cut the cake? Technically no. However, cutting the cake gives your guests and your photographer a great photo opportunity and lets them all celebrate your marriage with you, and your creativity of cake choice. There seems to be a constant battle, of late, between the DJ and/or wedding planners and the wedding hall/ caterers on when the best time it is to cut the cake at your wedding reception. Well, what is the answer? Traditionally, the cake should be cut towards the end of the evening. After eating a big meal, dessert isn't always right on the guests' minds, but could be after an hour or two of dancing. Some also choose to do the cutting right after the dinner so that everyone can dance the night away without any interruptions, but again, the cake often isn't eaten then, if at all, until later. One thing to keep in mind If you do notice that, during your reception, the hall is seeming to nag you for the cake to be cut and eaten right away, they probably have a hidden agenda. Having the cake cut early is often a cost-cutting factor; the hall can send home their extra staff and save money on payroll! Whatever you chose to do, do what feels right for you! Here are some song ideas to play while the cake is being cut: Destiny Jim Brickman Can You Feel The Love Tonight? Elton John Recipe For Making Love Harry Connick, Jr. I Got You Babe Sonny and Cher This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) Natalie Cole Thank You Led Zeppelin The Sweetest Thing U2 Sugar, Sugar The Archies Wedding Song Bob Dylan Unbroken Tim McGraw How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) James Taylor It's Your Love Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Ain't That A Kick In The Head Dean Martin Chapel Of Love Dixie Cups Love You Madly Cake Because You Loved Me Celine Dion When I'm Sixty-Four The Beatles Love And Marriage Frank Sinatra That's Amore Dean Martin Grow Old With You Adam Sandler Eat it Weird Al Yankovic After All Is Said And Done Beyoncι Knowles & Marc Nelson 1, 2, 3, 4 Plain White T's Cause I love You Lenny Williams Whatever It is Zac Brown Band One Love Bob Marley Here and Now Luther Vandross I Do (Cherish You) 98 Degrees Cut The Cake Average White Band All My Life K-Ci & JoJo Yummy Yummy Yummy Ohio Express Sweet Emotion Aerosmith Pour Some Sugar On Me Def Leppard I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) Four Tops Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Kenny Casanova is a DJ for \"The DJ Service\" out of Upstate, NY in Albany. After ring announcing with WWE wrestling, he transitioned into becoming one of the best Wedding DJs in his area. He has been DJ'ing for 12 years. Visit Albany, NY DJ Kenny Casanova for more information about how to keep everyone happy at a wedding reception. >www.Thedjservice.com\">Albany, NY DJ Kenny Casanova |
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