Unique, Interesting & Cute! 6 Alternatives to the Traditional Cake Cutting Ceremony

2024.08.29 published

Replacement for Wedding Cake Cutting 🎂

One of the classic wedding performances: "Cutting the Wedding Cake" 🎂

This performance signifies "the couple's first joint task," but...

Some brides and grooms are having fun thinking of original performances using something other than the classic wedding cake.

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Here we introduce alternative performances for cutting the cake, arranged in their own style by couples ♡

Alternative to Wedding Cake Cutting ➀ Ice Cream Cutting

The couple who held their wedding at Harvard Park Avenue in Niigata prepared a large ice cream♡

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They made the first cut with a knife into a trophy-like cup filled with plenty of ice cream tied with a ribbon.

For ice cream lovers, this is a dream-like performance 🍨

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At the end of the reception, the couple themselves served ice cream♡

Guests could choose from three flavors: soy chocolate, rosemary and peach, and fresh caramel almond＊

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Alternative to Wedding Cake Cutting ② Prosciutto Cutting

The couple who registered their marriage on Meat Day (February 9th) held their wedding at Rouge Blanch on Meat Day (29th), and they cut prosciutto in line with the theme of Meat Day!

When a large prosciutto leg comes out, guests are likely to cheer "Wow!"

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The couple cut it and served it to the guests♡

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Here's a video too!♡

Alternative to Wedding Cake Cutting ③ Ramen Bath

The couple who celebrated their wedding at the Palace Hotel Tokyo held a "Ramen Bath" instead of cutting a cake 🍜

The groom, who loves ramen and worked hard to lose 35 kg in six months, had ramen instead of a wedding cake!

It's funny that "入湯" (nyūto) can also mean "bath."

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By the way, the ramen they prepared was called "Ippei-chan," the same name as the groom＊

A bowl of ramen decorated with flowers was ready on the table.

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Of course, their first bite was also with ramen 🍜

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Check out the video too!♡

Here's another bride who performed ramen cutting♡

The couple who held their wedding at Imizu Shrine in Toyama prepared a gigantic ramen 🍜

It's a lot and quite impactful, isn't it? 😲

They served ramen to the guests and expressed gratitude with lots of "a bowl" of noodles ✨

Alternative to Wedding Cake Cutting ④ Mitarashi Dango Drip

The couple who held a traditional Japanese wedding at Osaka Geihinkan prepared dango♡

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Instead of cutting a cake, they pour sweet soy sauce on the Mitarashi dango together 🍡

This performance is recommended for couples having a traditional or autumn wedding too＊

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Alternative to Wedding Cake Cutting ⑤ Lighting a Cheesecake

The couple who held their wedding at Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay prepared a cheesecake instead of a whipped cream cake.

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They sprinkled sugar on the cheesecake...

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Instead of cutting the cake, they ignited a burner together to caramelize the cheesecake, creating a brulee-like effect♡

It looks delicious and sweet＊

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Alternative to Wedding Cake Cutting ⑥ Sangria Making

The couple who held their night wedding at Andaz Tokyo prepared a large tube filled with fruits 🍋🍊

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Instead of cutting the cake, they made sangria by pouring wine together 🥂

The colorful and cute appearance makes it a perfect performance for alcohol-loving couples♡

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Check out the video too＊

Alternative to Wedding Cake Cutting ⑦ Mochi Making

Ta-da! What appeared at Tsurumi no Mori Geihinkan was...

A mortar and pestle!

They asked friends and the planner to help with the appearance scene♡

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Here's a video too!♡

Instead of cutting the cake, they pounded mochi saying "Yoisho, yoisho, yoisho!" three times!

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Check out the video!♡

Finally, everyone took a commemorative photo; it looked lively and fun.

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Want to Try Unique Performances 🎂

We introduced alternatives to cutting the wedding cake♡

✅ If you want a performance that's different from others

✅ If you want something other than a cake

✅ If you want to incorporate your favorite things

Couples looking for these ideas, please refer to this! ♡

➡ Here’s the list of wedding cake articles＊

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