So recently I was at a wedding where after we got through the traditional speeches they decided to open up the microphone to guests. Which I’ve only seen a handful of times. Most brides like to assign speeches. So they open the microphone up… Guests start to give these tear-jerking speeches. Then grandpa stands up. I’m expecting this sweet speech about watching grandchildren grow up. He takes out a $100 and says, “I want to know who controls the household. Whoever has control over the money has the control over the household.” The feminist, journalistic, photographer in me really though oh this could be good. Grandpa walked over to the couple and the bride politely allowed the groom to snatch the $100 from grandpa’s hand. Grandpa took out his pointer finger and said, “That’s the last time. You have control over the money.” I still get a big smile thinking about grandpa. I love when unexpected things happen at weddings.
Here are my Cake Rules..
So one thing that no one tells you is how to cut a wedding cake. So when there is no wedding planner it’s usually me explaining to a bride and groom how to cut the cake. I start off assigning them one side of the cake. I choose the side based on lighting and where the guest will be standing. Then I have them cut the cake together, scoop the cake on a plate, and then they take turns feeding each other. My simple rule is that the bride allows the groom to feed her first if for whatever reason the groom’s hand slips and cake winds up all over the bride’s face. She will get the last laugh. In general, I find the brides are usually the first ones to throw cake. Either way, I tend to look out for the bride’s best interest.
*If you plan on throwing cake you might want to have a bride’s maid standing by with a napkin, a glass of water, mirror and touch up makeup.