bridesmaid luncheon/cake pull

I haven't goten that far down on my list to think about the details for my bridesmaids luncheon...but, in the south it is a tradition to do this before the big day or morning of. it is a light lunch and the cake pull is fun with each charm representing something for the bridesmaid that pulled it(luck, next to get married, etc).

What is a cake pull ?

I did a Bridesmaid Luncheon for my daughters Bridal Party. I did it in my home and made all of the food.

We started in the living room with Rose' Sangria and a platter of Italian Cured Meats, Cheeses and Olives.

Then up to the dining room for Endive Filled with Goats Cheese, Walnuts and Honey; Salad with Bay Shrimp; Baked Stuffed Salmon; Green Beans; Broiled Tomatoes and Peaches; Basmati Rice; Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Torte.

I used the China and silver that belonged to my parents. It was a lot of fun.

I had to Google Cake Pull. Here is what I found.

http://iloveswmag.com/2011/07/21/uncovering-southern-traditions-cake-pulls/

I love the cake pull! One of my bridal parties used all their charms as necklaces on chains that the bride gave them. It was adorable.

It's a victorian/ southern tradition, where the bridal party pulls out the charms and each symbolizes something like next to get married, luck, etc. Now it's used for any occasion that a cake is involved (birthdays, sweet sixteens).