Let them eat…Enchiladas?

Ladies, bad news: Gone are the days when the wedding was all about the Bride. Okay, hold on, before you get too upset the Groom wants you to know something—you can still deal with the flowers, and the invitations, and the photographer, and the table settings…all those time-consuming, stress-inducing tasks are still in your control. Feel better? After all, it’s his day too! Here’s the deal: he wants his own cake. Is that too much to ask? C’mon…be cool about it. Today’s grooms have a message. And that message is... (wait for it)…Let Them Eat Cake!

Did you know that the groom’s cake is a Southern Tradition? Originally, the groom’s cake wasn’t meant for him but rather it was a gesture to all the single ladies at the wedding. “Hey ladies, sorry you’re still spinsters. Maybe someday some guy will wanna marry you? Until then, have some cake won’t you?” The story goes that the hopeless and apparently desperate maiden would take a slice of the cake home, place it under her pillow, dream about that special guy, and then…magic! (Sounds kinda messy, sure glad those days are over)

In any event, today’s groom’s cake is all about him. His hobbies, toys, favorite things—anything he can imagine. In today’s weddings the groom’s cake is muey importante; A real focal point. Recent Groom Alfonso Angelone’s original and unique idea to recreate Chuy’s ever popular Enchilada Plate was a welcome challenge for our beloved pastry chef Christy. Her talent is just waiting for your creative ideas! So bring it on Grooms. If you can dish it, we can bake it!

Finally, I’m sure this comes as no surprise, but the Chuy’s Enchilada Plate/Groom’s Cake was a real hit. Don’t believe me? Then take it from the bride:

I was so excited! I had visions of giving Christy a big ol' hug as soon as I saw the cakes in the reception! They were both well beyond my expectations. The bride's cake was classy, the sugared fruit and flowers looked gorgeous! An d the Chuy's cake...wow! People were falling all over it! Everything on it looked so realistic from the beans and rice to the all-to-well-known silverware packaging! Above all, though, the cakes themselves were delicious. The bride's ginger and lemon cake was exactly what I wanted, and the groom's cake was moist and decadently chocolate!You were both so easy to work with and people were asking who made the cakes and how could they find out about you.Speaking of, I think Chuy's may have sent you both dinners for two!! They have posted pictures up of the cake in the Chuy's HQ!

Thank you again!

Morgan Dishman

PS: Congrats to newlyweds Morgan & Alfonso! That love is all there is, is all we know of love—Emily Dickinson