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The wedding cake is one of the most dramatic elements of a wedding reception. Often displayed for guests to admire, the cutting of the cake is, traditionally, a highlight for every bride and groom. The significance of eating cake at a wedding dates as far back as the Roman Empire. Romans made simple barley cakes and crumbled them over the bride's head for fertility. In the Middle Ages, tiny sweat buns were traditionally brought to the bride and groom by guests and stacked before the couple, who would try to kiss over the mound as a sign of prosperity and a hope for a huge family.