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Many Wedding Cake Traditions Guarantee "Happily Ever After"

Long ago, wedding cakes were actually made of bread, created as a symbolism for the "breaking of bread" to signify the union between the husband and his wife and the two joining families. Historically, it was not uncommon for the bread to be broken over the brides head as a symbol of her breaking from her past and her entrance into her new union as a wife. This practice evolved into the breaking of bread and showering over the couples head as a sign of good fortune and luck in the marriage. This practice is not a universal practice however, and many different countries practice variations of the same basic theme.

There are many more variations on the wedding cake traditions and superstitions. It would appear that almost every aspect in wedding planning and celebrations has its fair share of traditions and superstitions to enhance the overall wedding experience.