In the past christenings were often within a year of the wedding so this made perfect sense.
Top tier wedding cake decorations.
Saving the top tier.
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Most couples cannot resist saving the top tier of their wedding cake to eat on their first anniversary or a christening ceremony.
Now most couples are more likely to create a small cake eating ceremony around their first anniversary.
Traditionally the top tier of the wedding cake was saved until the first child s christening.
Remember each tier consists of two layers.
From easy one tier desserts you can serve at a bridal shower to simple wedding cake ideas with serious wow factor these beautiful desserts showcase elegant piping techniques that are sure to impress and delight.
4 cups for the top tier 7 to 8 cups for the middle tier and 12 cups for the bottom tier.
Many newlyweds opt to follow tradition by saving freezing and storing their cake s top tier to share in celebration of their first anniversary.
Storing the top tier of wedding cakes the sweet tradition of celebrating your 1st anniversary by sharing the top tier of your wedding cake could turn sour if the cake isn t stored properly.
But when couples began to wait longer before starting a family the significance of the top tier changed and is now known to be saved for the bride and groom s first wedding anniversary.
A wedding cake is a ceremony classic but the fun doesn t stop at the first cut.
This fluffy homemade vanilla cake recipe is formulated to make exactly 4 cups of batter so it s just right for making the top tier.