One Hand or Both? To Hold the Bouquet or Not? Exploring the Correct Gestures During the Cake Cutting Ceremony＊

【Absolutely a Lot of Photos Will Be Taken】The Moment of Cutting the Cake.

Whether at the reception or after-party, the moment of cutting the wedding cake is an exciting time.

With the host's announcement of "It's a photo opportunity! Everyone, come closer!"

the guests gather near the high table, warmly watching and capturing the newlyweds' first joint effort in photos.

【Question】What should we do during the cake cutting???

As I was looking at various wedding reports from brides, I thought,

“How should I pose when cutting the cake??”

When I view various photos of cake cutting moments on Instagram,

the brides' actions can be broadly divided into two categories: firstly,

whether to ‘place both hands on the knife’

or ‘hold the knife with one hand.’

It seems to be one of those two choices.

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Next choices include whether to use floral decorations or not.

Will you cut the cake with one hand or both hands?

While looking at real reports from brides with four combinations of floral decoration and one or two hands for cake cutting,

let's think about the pros and cons of each.

【Cake Cutting Moment】Pattern ① Both Hands, No Floral Decoration

First, let's look at images of brides who cut the cake holding the knife with both hands.

It's basic for the groom to hold the knife first, with the bride grasping the knife with her right hand, her left hand resting atop it＊

Holding the knife with both hands gives a polite impression and creates a warm atmosphere of intimacy.

A simple, elegant presentation without gloves or wristlets makes the wedding ring on the left hand stand out beautifully.

The bridal nails can also be seen clearly ♡

【Cake Cutting Moment】Pattern ② Both Hands, With Floral Decoration

This is a version with both hands on the knife, but with floral decoration.

The floral decoration becomes a focal point, enhancing the impression seen by guests and adding depth to the photos.

It gives a classic wedding image, and a longer knife appears more refined ♩

Using flowers and ribbons that are not present on the wedding cake to decorate the cutting knife is recommended for better visibility.

【Cake Cutting Moment】Pattern ③ Holding the Bouquet with One Hand

This is a wedding report version where the bride holds the knife in her right hand and holds the bouquet in her left hand, achieving “one-handed cake cutting” ♡

The best part of this style for the cake cutting moment is, above all,

the favorite bouquet will definitely be captured in the photos!

As the moments in the reception when holding the bouquet are few—typically only during entrance and exit—it’s recommended to hold the bouquet during the cake cutting, which will have you facing various angles of photography taken at that moment＊

However, depending on the angle or posture of holding the bouquet, it might look sloppy or stiff, so it’s best to research beforehand how to hold the bouquet beautifully from all angles.

The angle that looks good also depends on the size and design of the bouquet, so try various options out＊

【Cake Cutting Moment】Pattern ④ No Bouquet, Accessories on the Wrist

For those who want to cut the cake with both hands but dislike the feeling of having bare hands...!

It is recommended for brides to wear visible accessories on their hands as well as floral decorations on the knife＊

A sparkling jewel wristlet is lovely＊ Brides wearing wristlets should ensure their favorite wristlet is well captured in the photos during the cake cutting moment ♡

Many brides express regret about not getting good photos of the carefully chosen accessories on their wedding day, as there are limited opportunities to showcase them.

Ensure to request the photographer in the shot list to capture the accessories well during the cake cutting scene!＊

Hand accessories are not limited to wristlets. Gloves can also serve as significant accessories.

It gives a dignified atmosphere reminiscent of a royal wedding ♡

【Correct Posture for Cake Cutting】By the Way, What About the Groom???

By the way, here's a desired pose for the groom during the cake cutting moment.

With his right hand on the knife, he should place his left hand around the bride's waist ♡

It conveys masculinity, showing he is leading and caring for the woman, which is a nice gesture ♡

The Cake Cutting Moment: What to Do with Your Hands and Decorations?＊

Cutting the wedding cake by the bride and groom is one of the top photo opportunities during the wedding reception.

As their first joint effort, they are surely captured by many cameras, creating memorable moments.

Let’s think about what poses and accessories are ideal for this moment＊

Keeping it simple results in an elegant and pure impression,

while adding more accessories creates a lively and cute atmosphere.

Consider the desired atmosphere and theme of your wedding

and decide how you would like to be perceived in terms of coordination and gestures♡