101 Wedding Cake Cutting Songs + Quotes & Tips 2024

The wedding cake cutting is one of the most important parts of the wedding ceremony. It’s also a time when the couple will spend some quality time together, so it’s important that they enjoy themselves too! If you’re looking for some ideas on how to make your cake cutting ceremony more fun and memorable, we’ve got you covered with 101 wedding cake cutting songs and quotes below.

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Cake Cutting Songs FAQ

What is the cake cutting event?

The cutting of the cake symbolizes the couple’s future together as married couples. They share a piece of the cake because of this.

Couples who are married slice the cake with their hands on top of each other, surrounded by friends and family. Traditionally, the groom’s hand must be on top of the bride’s, but you can choose to do whatever feels right to you. First, the groom feeds the bride an individual slice of cake, then the bride feeds him an individual piece. Same-sex couples can choose to do it in any order they prefer or simultaneously on the count of 3.

The history of cutting the wedding cake

This wedding cake tradition originates in the Victorian era when it was customary for the bride to cut the wedding cake, also known as the bride’s cake. After cutting the cake, the bride was tasked with handing out the pieces, which represented fertility, to all her guests. Gradually, wedding guest lists grew, which required the groom to help with the cake-cutting ceremony. Now, one partner places their hand over the other’s while cutting the first slice of cake as a symbol of their promise to support each other and to reflect the first responsibility they complete as a married couple.

What is the significance of cake cutting during a wedding?

Whether you believe it or not: the first slice of their wedding cake is associated with symbolism. Some people believe the couple holding the knife together is a sign of their union and support for each other, while others believe cutting the bottom tier of the cake is proving to be their long-lasting relationship.

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How do the bride and groom cut the wedding cake?

The bride puts her hand on a knife, then the groom puts his hand over hers as they make two gentle cuts to form a single slice of cake. Then you place a slice on a plate. The groom eats the bride its first bite, followed by the bride feeding the groom.

How long is the cake cutting?

Following the main course, the cake cutting event will be held as dessert and will be announced to all guests so that they can celebrate the event together. It really shouldn’t take much longer than 3 minutes but you never know.

It is best to have a few cake-cutting songs in case the cake event runs more than three minutes – the average length of a pop song. If you are concerned, speak with your professional wedding planner and DJ.

After the official cake cutting, the rest of the cake is cut to serve your wedding guests. Catering staff or a designated person usually perform this task.

What do I need for the cake cutting?

The bride and groom typically purchase cake serving sets. The item may even be on their wedding registry – pre-purchased and monogrammed. The cake serving set includes a wedding cake knife and a serving knife. Don’t forget the wedding cake topper, too!

Cake cutting tip: Run the knife under hot water, dry it off, and then cut it. It works like a charm. However, you may need to re-heat the knife a few times while slicing the whole cake.

When cutting the cake, remember that the standard size of a piece of cake is 1 inch by 2 inches. If you’re nervous about too much fun in the assembling of cake, we recommend using forks to feed the bride and groom on your wedding china. This can also be made extra-special with the purchase of special wedding-themed forks.

What do you say when cutting a wedding cake?

As the master of ceremonies, he/she would say something like “If everyone would focus their attention on the wedding cake table, the wedding couple (state their first names) is about to perform their first duties as a married couple by cutting and feeding each other the first piece of their wedding cake”.

Does the wedding cake have to be served to everyone?

No. Of course not. We understand that professional bakers charge a premium for their custom art. To save costs, modern couples buy a wedding cake just for the wedding party and freeze the top for the one-year anniversary. Guests are served sliced sheet cake or even cupcakes from the back.

Couples may also choose to have a separate groom cake. We all remember the armadillo cake made famous in Steel Magnolias. Maybe don’t make that one a red velvet cake.

You can also serve cupcakes, which are on trend for modern couples. If the bridal couple has cupcakes, they can cut one cupcake in half or have a separate cake cut. But if you serve cupcakes, you’ll still need plates and forks. Or you’ll have a lot of frosting on your wedding guests’ noses.

Do you play music while cutting the cake?

Many couples like to have cake cutting songs playing while they slice the cake together, but there are no fast and hard rules around this. Some even prefer to have their emcee announce the event and play music to draw attention. If you prefer no music during this event, no one will tell you otherwise. Choosing what will look right for your wedding day, is important.

What kind of music should you place during your cake cutting?

Ultimately, it is up to the couple to decide what kind of music they’d like to play during their cake cutting. Some couples prefer a slow and romantic tune while others want to get the crowd buzzed with something fun and upbeat.

What are good wedding cake cutting songs?

Glad you asked! We have rounded up 101 fun, romantic and playful songs to play while you shave your cake – in every genre!

Our Top 10 Wedding Cake Cutting Songs

“Make It Sweet” by Old Dominion
“Birthday Cake” by Rihanna
“Yummy” by Justin Bieber
“Cake” by Flo Rida & 99 Percent
“Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies
“Sugar” by Maroon 5
“Cake By The Ocean” by DNCE
“How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by James Taylor
“How Sweet It Is” by Michael Buble
“Ice Cream” by BLACKPINK, Selena Gomez

Rock Cake Cutting Songs

Sugar – Surf Curse
2022, Sugar
Best Day Of My Life – American Authors
2013, Rock

This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-i-ife

Marry Me – Train
2010, Rock

Now that the wait is over
And love and has finally showed her my way
Marry me

Good Life – OneRepublic
2010, Rock

When everything is out
You gotta take it in
Oh, this has gotta be the good life

Say Hey (I Love You) – Michael Franti & Spearhead
2008, Rock

The more I see, the less I know
But I know one thing that I love you (baby girl)
I love you, I love you, I love you

Better Together – Jack Johnson
2005, Rock

And there is no combination of words I could say
But I will still tell you one thing
We’re better together

Love You Madly – Cake
2001, Rock

When I kiss your lips I want to sink down to the bottom of the sea
I want to love you madly

Beautiful Day – U2
2000, Rock

It’s a beautiful day
Don’t let it get away

The Sweetest Thing – U2
1998, Rock

You know I got black eyes
But they burn so brightly for her
This is a blind kind of love
Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing

Pour Some Sugar On Me – Def Leppard
1987, Rock

Pour some sugar on me
Ooh, in the name of love

Cups and Cakes – Spinal Tap
1984, Rock

Cups and cakes, cups and cakes
I’m so full my tummy aches

Better Be Good To Me – Tina Turner
1984, Rock

And I don’t have no use for what you loosely call the truth
You better be good to me

Cuts Like A Knife – Bryan Adams
1983, Rock

Yeah, it cuts like a knife
Oh, but it feels so right

Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar
1980, Rock

Why don’t you hit me with your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire away

Sweet Emotion – Aerosmith
1975, Rock

Well I got good news, she’s a real good liar
‘Cause the backstage boogie sets your pants on fire
Sweet emotion

All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
1967, Rock

All you need is love, love
Love is all you need

Sugar Shack – Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs
1963, Rock

You can understand why I’ve got to get back
To that sugar shack

Pop Cake Cutting Songs

Yummy – Justin Bieber
2020, Pop

Yeah, you got that yummy-yum
That yummy-yum, that yummy-yummy
Say the word, on my way

Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles
2019, Pop

I’m just thinking out loud
I don’t know if I could ever go without
Watermelon sugar high

Lover – Taylor Swift
2019, Pop

And you’ll save all your dirtiest jokes for me
And at every table, I’ll save you a seat, lover

Cake By The Ocean – DNCE
2015, Pop

Let’s lose our minds and go crazy
I-I-I-I-I-I keep on hopin’ we’ll eat cake by the ocean

Sugar – Maroon 5
2015, Pop

Yeah you show me good loving, make it alright
Need a little sweetness in my life
Sugar, yes please

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
2014, Pop

Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your head on my beating heart
I’m thinking out loud

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
2011, Pop

Darling, don’t be afraid
I have loved you for a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more

Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
2010, Pop

The whole world stops and stares for a while
‘Cause girl, you’re amazing
Just the way you are

Today Was A Fairytale – Taylor Swift
2010, Pop

Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale

Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
2009, Pop

Lucky I’m in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been

1, 2, 3, 4 (I Love You) – Plain White T’s
2008, Pop

There’s only one way (one) to say (two)
Those three words (three) and that’s what I’ll do… (four)
I love you (I love you)

Everything – Michael Buble
2007, Pop

It’s you, it’s you, you make me sing
You’re every line, you’re every word, you’re everything

The Sweet Escape – Gwen Stefani
2006, Pop

And I could be your favorite girl
Forever, perfectly together
And tell me, boy, now wouldn’t that be sweet?

How Sweet It Is – Michael Buble
2005, Pop

I just want to stop – and thank you baby… woawoa yeah
How sweet it is to be loved by you

A Moment Like This – Kelly Clarkson
2002, Pop

Can’t we make this dream last forever?
And I’ll cherish all the love we share

You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates
1980, Pop

Whoa yeah, well, well, well you (Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh)
Woo woo, you make a-my dreams come true

Grow Old With You – Stephen Lynch
1998, Pop

I’ll get your medicine when your tummy aches
Build you a fire if the furnace breaks
Oh it could be so nice, growin old with you

Kiss Me – Sixpence None The Richer
1997, Pop

Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance
Silver moon’s sparkling
So kiss me

Ice Cream – Sarah McLachlan
1993, Pop

Your love is better than ice cream
Better than anything else that I’ve tried

Sugar, Sugar – The Archies
1969, Pop

Ah, sugar
Ah, honey, honey
You are my candy girl
And you got me wanting you

Yummy Yummy Yummy – Ohio Express
1968, Pop

Yummy, yummy, yummy, I’ve got love in my tummy
That your love can satisfy

What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
1967, Pop

And I think to myself
What a wonderful world

Chapel Of Love – The Dixie Cups
1964, Pop

Gee, I really love you
And we’re gonna get married
Goin’ to the chapel of love

Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
1961, Pop

Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I can”t help falling in love with you

Lollipop – The Chordettes
1958, Pop

Sweeter than candy on a stick
Huckleberry, cherry or lime
If you had a choice he’d be your pick
But lollipop is mine

That’s Amore – Dean Martin
1953, Pop

When the moon hits you eye like a big pizza pie
That’s amore (that’s amore)

A Kiss To Build A Dream On – Louis Armstrong
1951, Pop

Imagination will make that moment live
Give me what you alone can give, a kiss to build a dream on

R&B Cake Cutting Songs

Wedding Cake – dvsn, Ty Dolla $ign
2021, R&B

We gon’ play some Marvin Gaye
Then we gon’ throw on Maxwell, Mary J
Then burn that Jagged Edge like it’s our weddin’ day

Love Somebody – Rotimi
2020, R&B

Until you love somebody
Like one, two, three
Trust me you haven’t lived
Until you love somebody

When You Love Somebody – Robin Thicke
2019, R&B

‘Cause when you love somebody, and need somebody
No need to fight it, so help me help you
Love somebody, and need somebody, we’ll be somebody
So help me help you love

Find Someone Like You – Snoh Aalegra
2019, R&B

I’ve been waitin’ my whole life, to find someone like you
Find someone like you
Maybe I, I want this, I want this to last forever
Maybe I, I want this, can we make this last forever?

Beyond – Leon Bridges
2018, R&B

She might just be my everything and beyond
Space and time in the afterlife

Today I Do – Tamia
2018, R&B

Crowded room
But my eyes are only on you
Can’t take ’em off
‘Cause I’m watching my dreams come true

Wonderful – Arika Kane feat. Kmelz
2017, R&B

If I could show you
how much I love you I would

I’m Blessed – Charlie Wilson feat. T.I.
2017, R&B

Ask me how I’m doing
I’m blessed, yes
Living every moment, no regrets

Every Kind Of Way – H.E.R.
2017, R&B

I’ll never get up
Stay here forever, babe
It don’t get no better than this
Your kiss

Why I Love You – MAJOR.
2016, R&B

I found love in you
And I learned to love me too
Never have I felt that I could be all that you see
It’s like our hearts have intertwined into the perfect harmony

All Of Me – John Legend
2013, R&B

I’ll give my all to you
You’re my end and my beginnin’
Even when I lose, I’m winnin’

Love On Top – Beyonce
2011, R&B

You’re the one I can always call
When I need to make everything stop
Finally you put my love on top

Birthday Cake (Interlude) – Rihanna
2011, R&B

I know you want it in the worst way
Can’t wait to blow my candles out
He want that
Cake, cake, cake, cake

Because of You – Ne-Yo
2007, R&B

I’m so strung out on you
I can barely move, but I like it
And it’s all because of you

By Your Side – Sade
2000, R&B

Oh, when you’re low
I’ll be there
By your side, baby

All My Life – K-Ci & JoJo
1998, R&B

All my life
I prayed for someone like you
And I thank God
That I
That I finally found you

The Sweetest Thing – Lauryn Hill
1997, R&B

Ooo baby just to hear you speak
Makes me argue just to see
How much you’re in love with me
See like a queen a queen upon her throne

Shower Me With Your Love – Surface
1989, R&B

Like the stars that shine
Way up in the sky
Our love
Will live forever

Cut The Cake – Average White Band
1975, R&B

Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme that cake
Well, it tastes so good, don’t pass it all around

This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
1975, R&B

Together forever through ever whatever
Yeah, yeah, yeah, you and me

Lean On Me – Bill Withers
1972, R&B

Lean on me
When you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend
I’ll help you carry on

Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours – Stevie Wonder
1970, R&B

I’m yours, yeah, I’m yours
Here I am, baby
Signed, sealed, delivered, I’m yours

Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
1968, R&B

I need you (I need you)
More than anyone, darling
You know that I have from the start

I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) – The Four Tops
1965, R&B

When I call your name, girl
It starts the flame burning in my heart
Tearin’ it all apart
No matter how I try
My love I cannot hide

L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
1964, R&B

L is for the way you look-you lookin at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very very extra-ordinary, now
E is even more than any anyone that you adore can

Country Cake Cutting Songs

Make It Sweet – Old Dominion
2018, Country

Don’t waste another mile or a minute not kissin’ me
Life is short, make it sweet

Greatest Love Story – LANCo
2016, Country

‘Cause I’m what you wanted and you’re what I need
So let’s meet in between
We’re gonna be the greatest love story this town has ever seen

Honey Bee – Blake Shelton
2011, Country

I’ll be your shade tree
You’ll be my honeysuckle
I’ll be your honey bee

Stuck Like Glue – Sugarland
2010, Country

I’m stuck on you
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh
Stuck like glue

Die A Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
2015, Country

Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand
Baby, I could die a happy man

Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not – Thompson Square
2010, Country

I think you know I love you a lot
I think we’ve got a real good shot
Are you gonna kiss me or not?

Sweet Thing – Keith Urban
2009, Country

And there’s no way I’ll be leaving
‘Till we’re kissing on the porch swing
Oh my little sweet thing

Love Story – Taylor Swift
2008, Country

Don’t be afraid, we’ll make it out of this mess
It’s a love story, baby, just say, “Yes”

Lost In This Moment – Big & Rich
2004, Country

Waitin’ my whole life for this
Watching all my dreams come true
Lost in this moment with you

Little Moments – Brad Paisley
2003, Country

When she steals my heart again and doesn’t even know it
Yeah, I live for little moments like that

My Best Friend – Tim McGraw
1999, Country

I don’t know where I’d be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You’re my best friend

From This Moment On – Shania Twain
1998, Country

From this moment, as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this

It’s Your Love – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
1997, Country

It’s your love
It just does something to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can’t get enough

Folk Cake Cutting Songs
Ho Hey – The Lumineers
2012, Folk

I belong with you, you belong with me
You’re my sweetheart

I Do – Colbie Caillat
2011, Folk

You make me wanna say
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do
Love you

Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
2010, Folk

I’ll follow you into the park
Through the jungle, through the dark
Girl, I never loved one like you

You Are The Best Thing – Ray Lamontagne
2008, Folk

It’s like you see right through me
And make it easier
You please me, you don’t even have to try
Oh, because
You are the best thing

The Way I Am – Ingrid Michaelson
2006, Folk

Cause I love the way you call me baby
And you take me the way I am

How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – James Taylor
1975, Folk

How sweet it is to be loved by you
It’s like sugar sometimes
How sweet it is to be loved by you

Stand By Me – Ben. E. King
1961, R&B

I won’t cry, I won’t cry
No, I won’t shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

At Last – Etta James
1960, R&B

At last
My love has come along
My lonely days are over
And life is like a song

Jazz Cake Cutting Songs

Candyman – Christina Aguilera
2007, Jazz

He’s a one stop shop, makes my cherry pop
He’s a sweet talkin’ sugar coated candy man

Recipe For Love – Harry Connick Jr.
1993, Jazz

Just add a dash of kisses to make it all complete
And that’s the recipe for making love

It Had To Be You – Harry Connick Jr.
1991, Jazz

For nobody else gave me a thrill
With all your faults, I love you still
It had to be you, wonderful you

Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words) – Frank Sinatra & Count Basie
1964, Jazz

You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you

The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
1964, Jazz

Keep that breathless charm
Won’t you please arrange it?
‘Cause I love you
Just the way you look tonight

Love and Marriage – Frank Sinatra
1955, Jazz

Love and marriage, love and marriage
Go together like a horse and carriage

Other Cake Cutting Songs

Ice Cream – BLACKPINK with Selena Gomez
2020, K-Pop

Look so good yeah, look so sweet (hey)
Lookin’ good enough to eat

Cake – Flo Rida & 99 Percent
2016, Hip Hop

I didn’t come here to stay
I came to leave with somebody
I only came for the cake

Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
1990, World

Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dream of
Once in a lullaby

I Want Candy – Bow Wow Wow
1982, New Wave

You’re my guy, just what the doctor ordered
So sweet, you make my mouth water

Jaws Theme – John Williams
1977, Instrumental

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