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Day 44

A wedding cake is the traditional cake served to the guests at a wedding reception (or in parts of England, at a wedding breakfast) after a wedding. In modern Western culture, it is usually a large cake, multi-layered or tiered, and heavily decorated with icing, usually over a layer of marzipan or fondant. Achieving a dense, strong cake that can support the decorations while remaining edible can be considered the epitome of the baker's art and skill.

Wedding cake toppers are small models that sit on top of the cake, normally a representation of a bride and groom in formal wedding attire. This custom was dominant in US wedding in the 1950s where it represented the concept of togetherness. Wedding toppers today are often figures that indicate shared hobbies or other passions.

Current trends, especially in the United States, are to have the wedding ceremony actually on the wedding cake. While this allows for all events to occur at the reception (ceremony, dinner, etc.), the cake can cost a staggering amount.  The necessity for a baker to hire a carpenter to complete the structure is currently under scrutiny, due to several accidents blamed on poor craftsmanship and cheep labor.

Currently, the case of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson vs. Love My Muffins Bakery is being heard by the New Jersey Supreme Court. In this case, Jack and Jill Thompson allege that their cake began to collapse during the ceremony, wherein, Jack did fall down; breaking his crown and Jill later tumbled after. They are seeking 4 million dollars in damages.