Historically, the bride cuts the cake herself to symbolize losing her virginity; however, this wedding tradition has evolved. Now couples cut the cake together. As the last official part of the reception, it also indicates the time when your older guests may want to go home.

Most bakers will tell you not to save your cake for more than six months. However, if you properly preserve it, you can keep it for a whole year safely. Here are some tips to ensure it tastes as fresh as the day of your wedding: Let your baker know that you plan on participating in the tradition.

For some newlyweds, celebrating their first anniversary means eating a helping of their preserved wedding cake together. The cake-freezing ritual stems from a 19th-century convention in which partners saved the top tier for their first child's christening (with some believing it to be an omen of good luck).

The cake symbolises prosperity and good luck It is thought that wedding cakes were originally a symbol of prosperity, luck and fertility. Using the highest quality ingredients available was meant to ensure a long and happy life together with many children.