Bringing the Fun of Wedding Cake Charms to Your Special Day
Are you looking for a fun way to add something unique to your wedding day? You may fall in love with wedding cake charms. These "charming" little relics date back to the Victorian Era, but they're making a welcomed comeback in some of today's most special weddings. Fortunately, these charms are still fairly uncommon, so it's a great way to add in something most guests haven't seen or participated in.
The actual charms themselves are typically in silver, made of sterling silver or pewter. About the size of a dime, wedding cake charms are available in a variety of iterations, from four leaf clovers to baby carriages to horseshoes. Each charm has a unique meaning and symbolizes both a fortune for the one who pulled it and good wishes for the bride and groom. For example, a baby carriage charm carries the promise of a child for the charm-puller and as well as a wish for a happy family for the bride and groom. While some of the most popular charms currently are reproductions of Victorian-era charms, you can also find modern charms that feature things like college degrees.
As the tradition goes, these charms are attached to ribbons and then inserted into the cake frosting by the baker. Typical ribbon colors are white and ivory, but some modern brides are coordinating the ribbons with their wedding colors, ranging from hot pink to soft blue. The charms are then buried at the bottom of the wedding cake, with the ribbons peeking out around the edges. Then, the wedding party and special guests take turns pulling out the ribbons to reveal a charm with a special meaning and wish for the newly married couple's future.
Some brides choose to have the traditional pulling ceremony at the reception (following the first cake cutting by the bride and groom), while others prefer to keep this fun activity to the bridal shower or rehearsal dinner. That way, the wedding cake charms can be distributed to the members of the wedding party and even worn at the actual wedding as bracelets or necklaces. It certainly makes for a memorable bridesmaid gift! Also, many couples prefer to do the charm-pulling with a cake that didn't cost close to a grand. (Keep in mind that, yes, your cake will emerge looking less than perfect. Make sure all the necessary pictures have been before this part of the evening.) This is a "charming" tradition that's affordable and fun, so why not bring some vintage character to your wedding with cake charms?
Fab Guide to Wedding Cake Charm Meanings
Charm
Meaning Book
A lifetime of learning and wisdom Cake or Pie
A life full of sweetness Champagne Bottle
A life full of reasons to celebrate Eagle
A life of victory **This one is especially meaningful for military families.
Hot Air Balloon
A life of high-flying adventure Birds
A life filled with endless romance Mirror
A life filled with beauty, inside and out Pot of Gold
A life with wealth and good fortune
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