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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-02-26, Page 49Cake. from page 22 cake t also known as sponge cake I with a soft buttercream icing, are all popular Eilterna4ves. But despite their different tastes and seleetions, all bridal couples share one thing in conunon: They opt for the traditional white icing, symbolic of the bride, on their wedding cake. The traditional 6 -8 -10 -tier cake canvbe made with -Square or round layers. The bottom layer is usually 10 inches and will feed 80 to 85 people. The middle layer, which is 8 inches, serves 50 to 55 and the top 6 -inch layer will serve 30 people. The top layer of fruitcake, also called the groom's cake, is often frozen and con- sumed at the first anniversary or christening. Some couples elect to have a different kind of cake on each layer, reserving the top layer for the fruitcake. For an average wedding of 80 to 100 people, the 6 -8 -10 -tier lake will do nicely. Couples with smaller weddings, will often order a bottom layer of styrofoam. Known as the display layer, it is frosted to look like the rest of the cake and is so authentic that guests can never tell the difference. Another avenue that couples chose is to rent a fake cake for their cake cutting ceremony. Small pieces of groom's cake, individually wrapped in cellophane, are then passed out to guests in remem- brance of this special occasion. Legend has it that the bridesmaid who tucks one of these pieces into her purse hastens her wedding. Wedding guests who tuck a slice under their pillows are said to dream of the person that they will marry, says Prichard. Another factor to be considered is the time of year you're holding your:wed- , ding. If you're holding your reception outside • on'a hot sturuner's day, custard fillings carry the risk of becoming tainted. Bet- ter to ,o with a buttercream icing. which holds up be er t v n othei frust-ingtku-rckw the bright lights of Clashes and video lighting. Inkeeping with a sununertime theme, some couples enjoy an ice cream cake at their outdoor weddings. Toppings on the cake differ with each customer. Couples in their early 20s often prefer the traditional bride and groom figurines on'top. Older couples who are 27 and up gravitate toward the more sophisticated trim of bells, birds and flowers. Instead of flowers made out Qf frosting, some couples are choosing silk flowers to go on top of their cake. Anything goes for wedding cakes — fromthe cake down to the trim and or- naments. Some want a traditionally trim- med cake using a few soft colors while other customers go for broke and order every color imaginable on their wedding cakes. And trim isn't.only in the shape of roses on each corner. You're just as like- ly to find carnations, petunias made out of icing or even silk or real flower's. Real flowers are placed on the cake at the last minute to keep them fresh looking. Wedding facts • The first photograph of a bride was made in 1854 by a pair of daguer- reotypists named Southworth and Hawes. • Weddings in Thailand take place in even -numbered months because mar- riages involve pairs. The Thai believe a marriage in an odd - numbered month, except the ninth mon- th, means that one of the partners won't live long. Showcase '86, page 23 You are cord tally ivite to a , Sunday, March 9, 1986' 1 p.m.to6p®rte® at the LIVERY THEATRE 35 South Street, Goderich "Everyone Welcome" For more information call Audrey orDon at Bluewater Photography 524-2881 Refreshments served throughout the day. Photography by 8luewater Studio Goderich, Ontario GOMIS by Walker's Bridal Studio Stratford, Ontario 'Came to the Bridal Party Well be there. ANSTETT JEWELLERS Come to the Bridal Party We'II be there. �) r! oar! TNF (Visi{'Q! t! hoo ��- %Iaq cdaannitt( l Come to the Bridal Party We'II be there. 91 C . Q r 6 ;4Do^a�oil (-)1 53 Downie St., (2nd floor) Stratford, Ontario NSA 1W7 Come to the Bridal Party Well be there. (: to the Bridal Party Vi e'll be there. • .BAKER Y I nr the Finest in ir'eddingr (sakes. AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES n nnnnti Come to the Bridal Party We'll be there. Clifford nu uurt MOM Residential Farms Business Resort Properties 76 Hamilton St., Goderir.h Come to the Bridal Party We'll be there. Flowers by DENOMME FLOWERS FLORAL DESIGNS BY CHRIS MOORE Come to the Bridal Party We'll be there. DRY CLEANERS 35 West St., Goderlch Cl{ne to the Bridal Party We'll be there. PHOTOGRAPHY The Picture People Come to the Bridal Party We'll be tWhere. Ss STYLE SHOP FOk MEN 53 Downie St. Stratford Come to the Bridal Party We'll be there. KING'SI; BOOK & GIFT SHOP Just on the Square on East St. beside the Post Office. WEDDING INVITATIONS & PARTYWARE Come to the Bridal Party We'll be there. Honeymoon Specialists Harbour Light Travel 1 h!f I,uw1 I4n0e Sntbile Come to the Bridal Party W'e'll be there. GOETTLER'S For Fine Furniture Dublin. Ont,