After you cut the bridal cake, go ahead and take the photo ops, then instead of serving the cake try packaging the slices in individual containers (similar to the take home containers used for pastries at Starbucks) for your guest to take home. You can also have these containers decorated with ribbons printed with you and your hubby's names. Once your guest have eaten a big meal often the wedding cake seems like just a gesture and goes to waste; on the contrary, after a long night of dancing your guest will appreciate it more while at home with a tall glass of milk. So, pass these containers out as your guest leave, and your cake goes from boring into a pleasant surprise.
Besides, everyone loves dessert trays. A great way to get your guest back on their feet is to have dessert trays with individually sized pastries, and candies placed strategically throughout the reception. Guest will walk over to the tables, and are therefore more apt to 'shake a tail feather' while they are munching a bite sized cupcake.
While we are on the subject of desserts, I'd like to plug my friend Richard at Rueters Bakery in Chicago. They have the most wonderful personal sized shortcakes. They make them daily with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream. He is also a five star artist when it comes to wedding cakes. In fact, Richard and his family have been making desserts for over eighty years. Just go try one, and you'll see why they have been around so long!
LOVE ROBERT
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