"Beyond the Wedding Cake: A Collection of Unique First Bites Featuring Meat and Fish!"

2016.01.25 published

Traditional Wedding Ceremony Performance: First Bite

The first bite is a lovely performance where the bride and groom feed each other a piece of the wedding cake after cutting it at the reception. This custom has been practiced in Western countries for a long time♡

@eriii24krt

The first bite has been a standard performance in Japan as well, and the "big spoon" version is also quite popular! The playful sight of the couple opening their mouths wide to take a big bite is sure to energize the venue♡

@moo.shii.wedding_0222

Since it’s a popular act, many couples do a first bite at the reception and then again at the after-party. Recently, the second first bite is referred to as the “second bite”！

The Meaning of First Bite is Well-Known＊

The bite from the groom to the bride symbolizes “I will ensure you never go hungry,” while the bite from the bride to the groom means “I will always cook delicious meals for you.” The traditional meanings behind it are indeed wonderful♡

@izuho0414_wedding

However… I want to surprise the guests with a unique first bite!♡

＼Surprising the Guests／ I want to know about unique first bites other than cake♡

Since it is a popular performance, I don’t want to be just like everyone else…! Actually, it’s not necessary to feed each other cake for the first bite!

So, this time, let’s introduce some unique first bites that are not cake♩

Let’s surprise all the guests with a slightly unusual and unique first bite! If you hear someone say, “I’ve never seen this before!” then you’ve won♡

Unique First Bite 1＊Meat♡

When it comes to unique first bites, meat is a great choice. This way, even grooms who don't like sweets can participate in the first bite! A bone-in chunk of meat that looks like it came out of a fairy tale is a huge impact♡

Unique First Bite 2＊Rice♡

Some couples choose to have their first bite with rice, the staple food of Japanese people! This is perfect for traditional Japanese weddings as well as couples who change into traditional attire at Western-style weddings♡

Unique First Bite 3＊Okonomiyaki♡

Okonomiyaki stacked like a wedding cake is also an option, especially for couples from Osaka! The way they cut it resembles a real wedding cake.

The spatula used to feed each other the okonomiyaki is also cute and decorated! By attaching corsages or ribbons to the usual spatula, it can become a lovely prop for the first bite♡

Unique First Bite 4＊Sweets Other Than Wedding Cake♡

Some couples choose fruits for their first bite! The bowl made from watermelon is filled with fruit punch! It’s a great idea for a summer wedding♡

Some couples prepare a donut tower instead of a wedding cake. Let’s share a donut and show off our love♡

I Want to Challenge Myself with a Unique First Bite Other Than Cake♡

How was it? The first bite performed at the reception or after-party is an important moment because it is a standard performance that you don’t want to bore the guests! Using favorite foods, stories about the couple, or local delicacies for the first bite, apart from the wedding cake, is also recommended for a slightly unique performance♡

@tonko_wedding_miavia

Guests are sure to get excited about that surprise＊