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The tradition of cake pulls originated in Victorian England. Prior to a Victorian bride’s wedding, she would hide several sterling silver charms attached to satin ribbons within her wedding cake. Before she and the groom cut the first slice, her bridesmaids would each pull a charm as a special keepsake of the day. Each charm had a special meaning and foretold good luck, romance, or good fortune.
Today’s cake pull tradition retains the fundamental significance of their Victorian-era counterparts, however with a few contemporary twists. Not just for the enjoyment of bridesmaids; they are being included at any event involving a cake – bridal showers, baby showers, graduations, bat mitzvahs and confirmations, birthdays, and other celebrations – whenever you want a special memento for a special day.
Cake Pulls at the Wedding Reception
Each member of your wedding party, bridesmaids, children of the bride or groom or even the parents will gather around the cake prior to the cake cutting. Each person will pull a charm which holds the promise of their future. Each charm has a special meaning:
Heart: Your love is a true love
Engagement Ring: Engagement in near future
Four Leaf Clover: Good Luck In Your Future
Flower: A Blossoming Relationship
Wishing Well: A Wish Will Be Granted
Anchor: A life of Stability
Wedding Bells: Next to be married
High Chair: A life with Happy and Healthy Children
Money Bag: A Life of Financial Security
Wreath: A Contented Life
Rocking Chair: A long happy life
Antique Telephone: Good news is coming your way
Captain’s Wheel: Shows Confidence
Shamrock: Good Luck Will Find You
Picture Frame: A Happy Family
Baby Carriage: A life with Happy and Healthy Children
Airplane: A life of Adventure and Travel
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