The start of the groom’s cake tradition is not positively known.  It is believed that it likely began with the thoughts of a family deciding that it would be nice to do a cake more liked by the groom.  Interesting, also, small pieces of the groom’s cake were wrapped and sent home with unmarried female guests. If a maiden tucked the cake under her pillow, her dreams would reveal the man she was to marry. If you'd like to revive this tradition, send pieces of the groom’s cake home with guests in small gift boxes, and attach a note describing this story.

A smaller version of the wedding cake done with chocolate cake and chocolate icing was said to be the earlier tradition. Currently, the bride often orders the cake with the groom’s favorite flavor, filling, and frosting, and keeps it a secret from the groom. The cake becomes a gift to the groom, and it often reflects the groom's interests. A sentimental message added is a heartfelt wedding present, and the cake is a welcome presentation to your guests as well. Many prefer to have the groom’s cake at the reception, usually on a small table near the wedding cake.  You don’t want it to detract from the beauty of the wedding cake, so don’t put it on the same table. You may want to consider serving it at the rehearsal dinner.

Some fun ideas for groom’s cakes: favorite sport/team, musical instrument, outdoors theme of hunting, fishing, etc., profession, favorite food, or a tux-shaped cake. The purpose of the groom’s cake is to honor the groom in a special way, so ask your cake specialist for some help in creating this memorable treat!
 

• The Grooms Cake Giveaway includes the grooms cake (up to $100 value) and cake topper-monogram letters, figurines, or other keepsakes (up to $50 value).

• The winner must be a VERIFIED BRIDE-TO-BE, who is actually getting married.  The Sweet Tooth reserves the right to verify the bride-to-be, prior to honoring the gift certificate.  The decision to honor the gift certificate is at the sole discretion of The Sweet Tooth.

• Winner must be present at the Bridal Expo at the time of drawing to be eligible to win.

• The winner must present a photo ID at the time of the drawing, and must present a photo ID when they redeem the gift certificate.

• The winner may NOT transfer the gift certificate to any other person.

• The winner must present the gift certificate for redemption by December 31, 2012, and can be used for their wedding thru December 31, 2013.  The gift certificate becomes null and void, after these dates.

• Delivery of the cake is NOT included in this promotion, and will be made at the sole cost of the winner.