The wedding cake is traditionally an essential part of the wedding reception ceremony. It is usually cut by the newlyweds right after the wedding dinner. These days you can serve whather type of cake you want. Tiered fruit cakes are very popular, but also chocolate cakes and sponge make very good choices. Some fruit cakes take a long time to mature so it is best to order them a few days before the actual event. Your wedding cake should be nicely decorated to make it look special. It should also be large enough to share it with everyone present at the reception.