Is there such a thing as too many cakes? We don't think so! Which is the why we love when couples choose to add a second "groom's cake" to the reception menu. Not only is it a perfect opportunity for more cake, but it's a chance to showcase the groom's style in a way that doesn't have to fit the rest of the wedding theme. And brides are getting creative! Choosing to surprise their new hubby with a specialty cake all his own. But this fun wedding trend isn't as modern as you may think. 

The groom's cake is a sweet tradition - literally - that dates all the way back to the Victorian era, before it was brought over and popularized in the American South. Offering up a more "masculine" flavor profile, the groom's cake was usually reserved only for members of the bridal party. Superstition states that if an unmarried bridesmaid slept with a piece of the cake under her pillow, she would find her husband shortly after. 

And while we don't really recommend using buttercream as a pillow, the groom's cake is definitely a fun way to give an extra nod to the man of the hour at the reception. So grab a fork and get inspired by some of our favorite groom's cake ideas below!