Journey Of A Thousand Miles: Let’s Smash Some Cake!

Journey Of A Thousand Miles: Let’s Smash Some Cake!

June 9th, 2011 @ 2:06 pm by Mrs. Meerkat
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Ahhh, yes the cake cutting. The time honored traditional of feeding each other wedding cake and/or smashing it into your spouses face. Now wait before you judge Mr. Meerkat to harshly, I have to confess that I am the one who started the spontaneous smashing. Yes, me. Little ole Mrs. Meerkat.

All throughout our wedding planning I said how much I hated when couples smashed cake into each others’ faces. The meaning of this tradition is for the new husband and wife to perform their first task together and show how they will support each other. Even Mr. Meerkat agreed with me that we wanted something that followed through with the tradition and that didn’t involve seeing who could smash the most cake into the other person’s face.

So I have no idea what came over me as we were standing there.

Until the moment that I smeared Mr. Meerkat’s face with frosting I had no idea I was even going to do it. And you know what? I am really happy it happened the way it did. Shocked? I know, me too. I think the best way to explain my change in opinion on this is to show you the events that took place.

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First let me show you our cake. It wasn’t exactly (or even close) to what we had asked for, but since it was the only thing that didn’t come out as planned and it was included with our reception dinner, it really didn’t bother me. (Besides, it was really yummy!)

Del Sol Photography

The cake cutting started out just like any other. We cut out a slice together.

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Got it onto the plate.

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And fed each other a simple bite.

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And then I instigated the cake smashing.

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I may have stuck my finger in the frosting and smeared it onto Mr. Meerkat’s cheek.

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And then ran like a coward around the front of the cake table to Mama-In-Law Meerkat for protection.

Del Sol Photography

But before I could get to Mama-In-Law Meerkat, Ked intervened and helped Mr. Meerkat have his turn.

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While I may have started the cake smashing, Mr. Meerkat certainly finished it.

Del Sol Photography

Horrified yet? I know if I was reading this post, I probably would be. Most of the time when you see photos like this you don’t see what happens next. Which is the best part of this whole cake smashing story!

Del Sol Photography

If the tradition is suppose to show how a husband and wife will support each other this couldn’t have been a more true reflection of our relationship. Our lives are filled with laughter and fun. That is just who we are. And when the fun dies down and it comes time to help each other, we always do it with a smile on our face.

While our cake “cutting” may not be for everyone, it was perfectly us. Smashed cake and all.

Now that you have heard about my change of heart on cake smashing, I would love to hear your opinion on the topic! Have you and your FI decided to smash or not smash your cake?

Up Next: Our First Dance

Days Before Wedding

Getting Ready

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour and Portraits

Hugs, Kisses and Congratulations
Mix and Mingle - Our Cocktail Hour
“Tell Us A Story” Guestbook
Family and Bridal Party Portraits
Bride and Groom Portraits Part 1 & Part 2

The Reception

Our Grand Entrance
Dinner and Toasts Part 1 & Part 2

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26 Responses to “Journey Of A Thousand Miles: Let’s Smash Some Cake!”

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Mrs. Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

Those are some great action shots of your cake smash!

6/9/11 @ 2:24 pm (reply)

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PitBulLover (message) 8,322 posts, Bee Keeper

Ha! That was actually really cute!

6/9/11 @ 2:26 pm (reply)

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Miss Marmalade (message) 191 posts, Blushing bee

That’s sooo cute! My opinion was NO before I just read the bottom–you’re right, it could totally be a great reflection of your relationship. But in my case, I’m still in the hell no category bc our cake will be red velvet. Bright red cake on my face, hair, and dress?? Err, no.

6/9/11 @ 2:29 pm (reply)

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Miss Candy Apple (message) 1,465 posts, Bumble bee

HAHA!! Love this, M.

6/9/11 @ 2:29 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Brooch (message) 1,721 posts, Bumble bee

AW! That looks like it was so much fun and I love the shots of you two cleaning each other up! Super cute! Our cake didn’t come out as planned either, but like you, I didn’t let it bother me since it was so delicious anyway!

6/9/11 @ 2:35 pm (reply)

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Miss Bunting (message) 458 posts, Helper bee

I’m so glad the photographer captured those moments so wonderfully! You two are just so cute, cake-faces and all.

6/9/11 @ 2:41 pm (reply)

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LeDayz (message) 18 posts, Newbee

In an $8,000 dress, and my cake batter will be dyed navy blue?

Uh, that’s a resounding negative, lol

6/9/11 @ 2:44 pm (reply)

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Miss Funnel Cake (message) 690 posts, Busy bee

Oh my god, that is some serious cake smashing Meerkat!!

Gotta say again HOW much I love Mr. M’s digs. The linen suit looks sooo good. And that kiss at the end…. you almost have me sold on the cake smashing. We’ve vowed not to do it….

6/9/11 @ 2:57 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Spaniel (message) 6,792 posts, Bee Keeper

Looks like you guys had fun, so no judging here!

6/9/11 @ 3:13 pm (reply)

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xtatic1 (message) 779 posts, Busy bee

Your photographer did such a great job with the pictures! Despite how cute you two look with your cake smashing and cleaning each other I am still opposed to it at my wedding. Mostly because I will have spent $150 getting my face done and I don’t want to ruin it but also if we end up with red velvert I would hate to get that on my dress.

6/9/11 @ 3:22 pm (reply)

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stephbonthego (message) 687 posts, Busy bee

Funnie!! I don’t know how I missed it before but your gown is just beautiful- I love the details.

6/9/11 @ 3:22 pm (reply)

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Miss Magic (message) 628 posts, Busy bee

That’s the cutest cake smushing I have ever seen!

6/9/11 @ 4:11 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Ostrich (message) 1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

best cake smash, M. you made this tradition wayyyy more fun.

6/9/11 @ 4:32 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

That’s adorable and it looks like you had a blast - I love it!

6/9/11 @ 4:35 pm (reply)

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lisamarieloves (message) 447 posts, Helper bee

I don’t think we will be smashing cake - but you looked absolutely adorable doing it!

6/9/11 @ 4:57 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Tartlet (message) 3,207 posts, Sugar bee

Such cute photos! Looks fun (and delicious) to me.

6/9/11 @ 5:12 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Earrings (message) 2,481 posts, Buzzing bee

Haha!!!!! Love these photos (and your commentary) so much.

6/9/11 @ 8:41 pm (reply)

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Kcoleybear (message) 683 posts, Busy bee

Mrs. Meerkat I love that you smashed the cake in his face. I have long been debating this issue, because I have a long history of smashing cake in the FH’s face.

6/9/11 @ 9:34 pm (reply)

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