Cutting a wedding cake is a trend more associated with weddings in Western culture. However, this trend can now be seen even in weddings of non-Western countries and cultures such as Hindu marriages, Muslim marriages, Indian marriages and also Bangladeshi weddings. In fact, wedding couples in Asian countries have started paying more attention to the ceremony of cake cutting and choosing the right wedding cake flavor. This came out clearly in the Bangladeshi marriage of my friend- Sarfaraz Khan, who was holding a wedding cake cutting ceremony on the reception day.
Although Sarfaraz’s was an arranged marriage, he decided not to stick only to conventional customs but also to include certain ceremonies that are more a part of the Western culture. Keeping in mind the importance of marriage in Bangladeshi society, more and more couples in Bangladesh are going in for a fusion of the traditional as well as the modern customs. Wedding cake cutting is one of the modern elements that most Bangladeshi couples are incorporating as an essential part of their marriages.
Sarfaraz wanted to ensure that every arrangement was done properly and well in advance so that the D-day goes on smoothly. He did not leave out anything for the last minute and planned every ceremony and event related to the wedding days before to make sure that the guests have a wonderful time. Even for his wedding cake, Sarfaraz had put in careful thought to pick up a cake flavor that will please not only his bride but other guests at the party as well. He wanted to incorporate the flavor of the wedding cake into the theme. His was a traditional, classic-style wedding and so he wanted a flavor that would work well and show his royal touch.
After Sarfaraz decided to match the wedding cake flavor with the theme, the next step was to coordinate the color of the cake with the color motif at the wedding party. The color motif at his reception party was green and red, so he thought of going for a pear, mint or a lime wedding cake. He also consulted his friends and family members to provide him with help for choosing the right wedding cake flavor. His close ones suggested that he opt for an apple-flavored or a chocolate-based tiered cake with strawberry frosting as that would be loved by all at the party.
Once he decided the theme, color and flavor for his wedding cake, another important task that Sarfaraz needed to finish was to select a reputed wedding cake provider. Names of specialist bakers in the country are also enlisted in some of the popular Bangladeshi matrimonial websites. One can search these sites to get the contact details of the top bakers in Bangladesh within the fastest time possible.
As weddings in Bangladesh are becoming an extravagant and lavish affair, couples ensure that every detail related to the D-day is worked out well in advance. Even the wedding cake flavor is chosen with much consideration so that guests love not only the look of the cake but the taste of it also lingers in the mouth long after the wedding.
