<P> A wedding cake is the traditional cake served at wedding receptions following dinner . In some parts of England, the wedding cake is served at a wedding breakfast; the' wedding breakfast' does not mean the meal will be held in the morning, but at a time following the ceremony on the same day . In modern Western culture, the cake is usually on display and served to guests at the reception . Traditionally, wedding cakes were made to bring good luck to all guests and the couple . Modernly however, they are more of a centerpiece to the wedding and are not always even served to the guests . Some cakes are built with only a single edible tier for the bride and groom to share, but this is rare since the cost difference between fake and real tiers is minimal . </P> <P> Wedding cakes come in a variety of sizes, depending on the number of guests the cake will serve . Modern pastry chefs and cake designers use various ingredients and tools to create a cake that usually reflects the personalities of the couple . Marzipan, fondant, gum paste, buttercream, and chocolate are among the popular ingredients used . Cakes range in price along with size and components . Cakes are usually priced on a per - person, or per - slice, basis . Prices can range from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars per - person or slice, depending on the pastry chef who is hired to make the cake . Wedding cakes and cake decorating in general have become a certain pop culture symbol in western society . In the United States, reality television shows such as Cake Boss and Amazing Wedding Cakes have become popular and are trending in today's popular culture . </P> <P> The contemporary wedding cake has grown out of several different ethnic traditions . One of the first traditions began in Ancient Rome where bread was broken over the bride's head to bring good fortune to the couple . </P> <P> Wedding cake was originally a luxury item, and a sign of celebration and social status . The bigger the cake, the higher the social standing . Wedding cakes in England and early America were traditionally fruit cakes, often topped with marzipan and icing with tiers, Cutting the cake was an important part of the reception . White icing was also a symbol of money and social importance in Victorian times, so a white cake was highly desired . Today, many flavors and configurations are available in addition to the traditional all - white tiered cake . </P>

Where does the tradition of cutting the cake come from
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