Perfect for Adult Weddings and Traditional Japanese Ceremonies ♡ How about Replacing the Cake Cutting with 'Daruma Eye Insertion'? Fun Ideas Await! ♩

2017.02.20 published

"Is there anyone who feels a bit embarrassed about cutting the cake....?"

The cake cutting is a classic performance at wedding receptions. Along with the vows, the first bite, and the bride's letter, "cutting the wedding cake" is a standard act, but many brides find it a bit embarrassing these days.

The reasons vary, such as not wanting to be the center of attention, feeling that it's too traditional and thus embarrassing, feeling it’s too extravagant, or having to put on a forced smile, among others.

However, especially among brides in their thirties, I often hear voices saying, "Cutting the cake feels fake and I don’t want to do it...."

Then, let’s come up with an alternative to cake cutting ♩

There are two reasons why cake cutting has remained a classic performance at weddings for over 30 years.

One is that it represents the first collaborative task for the couple. Cutting the cake symbolizes “the two becoming one and building a happy home”＊

The other reason is to create a photo opportunity for a two-shot of the couple together. In reality, there aren’t that many moments when the couple is close together during the reception.

When they’re at the head table, they’re often a bit apart, and during table rounds, while they might be arm in arm, there's a high chance that other guests are also in the frame...

Thus, just getting a two-shot photo of the couple being close together carries the significance of cake cutting＊

So, if we think of a performance that meets these two criteria, we’ll solve the problem!

Recently popular is the performance of “inserting eyes into a Daruma cake” ♡♡

Here’s a photo of the eye insertion into the Daruma cake!

Ta-da! Here the couple is inserting eyes into a Daruma-shaped wedding cake (Daruma cake) using chocolate pens＊

It looks like both the bride and groom are smiling happily and are very natural, isn’t it lovely??

First, let’s understand the meaning of inserting eyes into the Daruma ♡

Daruma dolls are auspicious items that signify wish-making. They are typically sold without eyes drawn on them, and when making a wish, one eye is filled in, and once the wish is fulfilled, the other eye is drawn in.... This is the tradition＊

① Inserting an eye when making a wish (opening the eyes)

② Inserting the other eye when the wish comes true (fulfillment)

It would be lovely to add a personal touch that relates to these meanings between the bride and groom ♩

For example, the groom might draw one eye with the wish, “Let’s be happy for life,” and the bride could draw the other eye thinking "I'm already the happiest in the world♡," allowing them to create their own unique story!

Guests will likely think, "How rare and amazing to see eye insertion into a Daruma!" so keeping the romantic reason hidden for just the two of them is a delightful idea ♡

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Check out the bride's eye insertion into the Daruma cake ♩

It seems that many brides dressed in traditional wear opt for eye insertion in a Daruma cake◎

The couple holds the chocolate pen together and paints the eyes of the Daruma!

This Daruma cake is adorned with cut strawberries around it, making it bright red♡ It looks just like a real Daruma doll♩

Do you know what kinds of faces Daruma dolls have?? We usually think of the round, big-eyed Daruma, but there are also grumpy faces, smiling faces, and various designs you can create depending on the eyes you draw.

Since it's a wedding, some might want to draw a smiling face! So it’s important for the bride and groom to discuss in advance what kind of eyes to draw on the Daruma’s face♩

With a Daruma cake, there's no need to be embarrassed, and guests will be surprised♡

Inserting eyes into a Daruma cake feels more subdued than cutting a cake, making it an enjoyable option for adults without embarrassment＊

Guests will be delighted, saying "How unusual!" and the couple can get a two-shot photo, while also getting to make a wish for happiness, making it perfect for a celebratory day♩

If you dislike or feel embarrassed about cutting the cake, consider including the eye insertion into a Daruma cake as an alternative option＊