This may sound silly, but the part of the reception that gave me the most pause was the cutting of the cake. No, it had nothing to do with the fact that we had no idea what we were doing or that we hadn’t practiced or even discussed how we would cut it. The concern I felt had everything to do with the dreaded cake smashing.
Mr. Hawk fancies himself quite the jokester. For the entire 14 months of our engagement, he promised that he was going to smear cake and icing all over my face, and I promised that if he did, there would be hell to pay. Thankfully, Mr. Hawk got the message, but the uncertainty in my face says it all.
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The “I don’t know what I’m doing” face
The “I’m watching you” face
The “don’t you even think about it” eyes
The “get this icing off my finger” look
No smearing! Success!
I’ve never really understood the whole cake-smashing tradition. After all, who wants to pay hundreds of dollars on hair and makeup to be covered in icing?
What’s your take on cake smashing?
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I’m glad he didn’t smash it. I’ve never quite understood that tradition. You get dressed up, declare your love for each other, and then erase all of the painstaking make-up/hair etc.
I told my wife that if she even thought about it, the reception would come to a screeching halt. LOL
Oh my goodness, your cake and cupcakes are both absolutely stunning! And I’m totally agree with you on the face-smashing: we’re already agreed not to do it!
Mr. Whale has been WARNED. I will not have cake smashed on my face under any circumstances. Because once you wipe off the icing, your make-up comes off right along with it!
Glad to know there are men out there who will follow the rules! 
Also, that first pic of you all is so cute!
I am obsessed with your cake! That is exactly what I want!! Gorgeous!
Gorgeous cake and stand! Oh and there will be no smashing! I’s kill him haha.
My brother and his ex did it, but they had a casual reception (as in wearing “bride” and “groom” t-shirts with jeans at the dinner). The funniest part was my poor niece who was three at the time. She was sitting there, eating her cupcake, and the food fight broke out right above her. She looked up at them, rolled her eyes with the best “ugh!” face I’ve ever seen and continued eating her cupcake.
When I took her into the bathroom to clean the mess out of her hair, she looks at me and says “And they get mad at me when I drop food on myself. This is all their fault!”
I don’t necessarily like it, but I’m sure it’s just for fun when people do it. Though I think both have to be on board with it, otherwise it’s rude.
I was the same! I told Mr. B that if he wanted to smash cake, he would NOT do it when I’m wearing a dress that cost a pretty penny!
Easy way to prevent cake face smashing, use forks to feed each other.
I love the look of your cake! I am very against cake smashing, for many reasons, but mostly because I hate to waste cake
Gorgeous cake! We weren’t fans of the cake smashing either. Me, because I didn’t want my makeup messed up, and him because he was concerned it would make him break out.
Where on earth did you get your cake/cupcake chandelier? I have been looking high and low like a crazy lady and cannot find one anywhere. We are also doing cupcakes with a small cutting cake and I am in dire need of something that can accomodate both.
@pokerbunny: We used Pearl’s Cupcake Shoppe in Richmond. They make the BEST cupcakes, hands down.
@MissP_Bee: We actually rented them from our cupcake vendor. I’m not sure where sure purchased them, but they are very helpful at the shop. I’m sure you could Pearl’s and they would let you know where they were purchased. Good luck!
I told him he can get a little on my face, but he has strict zone he can get it on.. below my eyes and not past my cheeks.. I figure it’s easy enough to dab away frosting from those areas (nose, chin etc). If it messes up my eye make up or hair I’d kill him though. So as long as he stays in that region, it’s fine.
Mrs. Hawk, Richmond, VA Age and Occupation: 26, Finance Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, District Supervisor Engagement Date: March 13, 2011 Wedding Date: May 2012 Venue: The Chapel of the Sir Christopher Wren Building, 2007 Legacy Hall About Me: I’m an Arizona-born girl who has spent the majority of my life living below the Mason-Dixon line. The South has definitely earned a special place in my heart (alongside my Virginia born and bred fiance, of course!). We are planning a traditional Christian ceremony at my alma mater in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, followed by a rocking reception filled with Southern cooking and vintage/shabby chic details. When we’re not wedding planning, we enjoy spending time with our three dogs, going for runs together, watching plenty of football (or baseball depending on the season), and sampling new wine.
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