In an age where everything moves fast, the idea of preserving something from your wedding day — something you can taste again in a year or even longer — is deeply touching. That’s why more and more couples are choosing a wedding fruit cake and setting aside a tier to enjoy at a later celebration.
The Timeless Tradition of Preservation
Saving the top tier of the wedding cake is a long-standing British custom. Traditionally, it was eaten at the christening of the couple’s first child. Today, many couples continue the tradition by enjoying it on their first anniversary — a sweet way to relive a day filled with love and joy.
Fruit cakes are uniquely suited for this tradition. Their rich, dense texture and preservative qualities (thanks to dried fruits, sugar, and sometimes alcohol) mean they keep exceptionally well. At Grandpa’s Cakes, we bake our cakes in small batches using our time-honoured boiled fruit method. This gives them both the depth of flavour and longevity needed for such cherished moments.
Why Fruit Cake Makes the Perfect Wedding Choice
Unlike lighter cakes that may not stand the test of time, a tiered wedding fruit cake can be carefully wrapped and stored — even frozen — and brought back out in pristine condition. We often hear from customers who’ve kept a slice or even an entire tier for over a year and say it tasted just as good as the day it was cut.
We also offer a plain-iced version of our wedding fruit cake, which allows couples to add their own decorations — perfect for tailoring each tier to its purpose.
For Now, and for the Future
A two-tier fruit cake can provide enough for a celebration and a saved slice. A three-tier wedding fruit cake, on the other hand, offers the perfect opportunity to save one layer while still feeding a crowd.
At Grandpa’s Cakes, we’re always honoured to play a part in these important moments. Our cakes are handmade here in Suffolk, using carefully selected ingredients and a whole lot of love. And because our fruit cakes have a shelf life of up to 4 months (and longer if frozen), they’re the perfect companion for the journey ahead.
Whether you’re planning a wedding now or cherishing one already past, preserving a piece of your cake is a delicious reminder that the best memories are meant to last.
