Cutting and Preserving the Cake:           The first cut of the wedding cake is ceremonial.  Set a knife tied with a ribbon next to the cake.  The bride picks up the knife  (it shouldn't be handed to her).  She should cut a small piece from the bottom layer of the cake.  This is the piece the bride and groom will feed each other.           After the cake cutting, feeding ceremony is done, the cake is taken from the reception area to the kitchen.  If the cake is tiered, the top layer will be removed.  It should be carefully wrapped so it can be frozen.  (It's traditional for the couple to eat this layer on their first anniversary.)  If the cake has buttercream frosting, chill the top layer for at least one hour in the refrigerator so the icing can harden.  Then wrap the cake in plastic wrap and place in a cake box, which should also be wrapped in plastic wrap.  The remainder of the cake is then sliced and served. Copyright 2007 - 2009 All Rights Reserved: © AUNT B'S CAKES & DESSERTS LLC