Attention Brides! Cute and Fun Spoon Ideas for Your First Bite Ceremony♡
2016.01.06 published
First Bite is Absolutely a Must♡
First bite is a romantic act where the newlyweds feed each other a piece of wedding cake that was cut during the reception. This custom has been practiced in Western countries for a long time, and the number of couples doing a first bite in Japan is increasing♩
Focusing on the spoon for “Aa~n♡” is a recent trend*
It’s a precious act filled with happiness, so many brides-to-be are particular about the spoons used for the first bite✳︎
Let’s introduce some cute spoon ideas for that special first bite ♩
1♡ First bite with a big spoon in a foreign style✳︎
The popular choice among brides is performing the first bite with a “big spoon”♩ The sight of the groom opening his mouth wide while the bride feeds him is incredibly cute♡ The playful appearance of the groom with wedding cake cream on his face is sure to liven up the venue!
Compared to a regular-sized spoon, big spoons are really large♩ It's certainly overseas-sized✳︎ You can decorate them with ribbons to make them even cuter, perfect for the wedding♡
2♡ Adorably arranging a normal-sized spoon for the first bite✳︎
A regular spoon can also enhance the wedding atmosphere by adding flowers or lace♡ It matches beautifully with the bride's wedding dress and the groom's tuxedo, making for wonderful photographs♩ The first bite presents a photo opportunity that captures the lovey-dovey couple♡
A spoon adorned with a ribbon on the handle is simple yet gracefully cute♡ Just by adding a ribbon, you can instantly create a festive wedding ambiance♩ It's attractive because you can easily create this by tying your favorite ribbon, like a wooden horse ribbon✳︎
3♡ First bite with a warm wooden spoon✳︎
A “wooden spoon” creates a chic and calm impression✳︎ It’s recommended for brides who want a more mature look♩ It’s a versatile item that suits both Western and Japanese styles of dress♡
4♡ First bite with a scoop available at 100 yen shops✳︎
The “scoop” brings back nostalgic memories of childhood, doesn’t it? The cute, colorful hues of the scoop are enchanting♡ Since it can hold a lot of cake, it’s recommended for couples who want something unique yet not too large if they find the big spoon too big!♩
By adding a ribbon to a scoop available at a 100 yen shop, you can make it even cuter♡ Watching the couple happily scoop and feed each other cake is heartwarming and inevitably brings smiles to the guests✳︎
5♡ First bite with a Japanese-style rice paddle✳︎
The first bite can be done with a Japanese-style “shamoji” (rice paddle) for a lovely Japanese atmosphere♡ It’s perfect for brides and grooms in traditional Japanese attire to use a wooden rice paddle when doing the first bite, making it adorable! It's a recommended item for Japanese-style weddings♩
If you use a plastic rice paddle, you can attempt it even in Western attire♡ Upon closer inspection, this rice paddle happens to be a Disney Minnie Mouse rice paddle♩ It's a must-see idea for Disney-loving brides✳︎
6♡ First bite with a unique ladle✳︎
Perfect for cooking-loving brides, a “ladle” is a fun option♡ Doing the first bite with a ladle brings dreams of happy newlywed life and joyful feelings for the couple♩ Plus, it’s great that they can use it at home after the wedding✳︎ Every time they use it, happy memories will resurface♡
8♡ More ideas for the first bite✳︎
There are still many cute and unique first bite ideas out there♩
Here’s a spoon crafted in the motif of a tennis racket for the first bite♡ With this unique concept, everyone at the venue is sure to have a great time✳︎ If the couple has any fond memories related to a particular sport, why not use a spoon inspired by that?♩
And here’s a first bite done with a fishing rod♩ This fun idea is sure to bring smiles all around♡ Not only will the couple enjoy it, but the guests will have fun too! Creating a space where both the newlyweds and their guests can enjoy together might be best accomplished with such unique ideas♡
Have you decided what you’ll use for the first bite?♡
The first bite is a wonderful act where the bride and groom face each other and feed one another♡ Since it's also a photo opportunity, you want to use a special spoon♩