What do you suggest?

missv19732000

I want to get my FI a groom's cake for the wedding.  I can't decide if I should get a World History themed cake or US Marine's cake.  FI is currently a H.S. American and World History teacher.  He served as a Marine for 10 years before he started to teach.  (He's been teaching for 16 yrs now)  He obviously identifies with both bec. his current career is teaching, but he LOVED his yrs as a Marine and always talks about how the experience changed his life.  He feels that without the military, he wouldn't be the man he is today.  So, both either would be great, but I'm kinda torn.  Or I could go with something totally different like a family themed one because he is an awesome dad/family man, but I kinda want it to be all about him.  Here are some pics that I have for inspiration.  Anyone else doing a grooms cake?

annieoldfield

I guess you want it to be a surprise? 

I really dont know which you should do. But maybe whoever youre getting to make the cake could incorporate both world history and marines? They probably are used to coming up with creative ideas and so it couldnt hurt to at least ask!

Hah sorry for not being that helpful. 

vlove720

<div>I agree! incorporate the globe, it will work well for both themes and then maybe a war history book!</div><div>
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[QUOTE]I guess you want it to be a surprise?  I really dont know which you should do. But maybe whoever youre getting to make the cake could incorporate both world history and marines? They probably are used to coming up with creative ideas and so it couldnt hurt to at least ask! Hah sorry for not being that helpful. 
Posted by annieoldfield[/QUOTE]

Mademoiselle D

Okay here are some suggestions I found and hopefully, they inspired you

Idea #1: You can do the same layout but instead of having the State of Texas, you can have a map of the world on the bottom.


Idea #2: I'm sure your FH traveled a lot when he was in the Core so maybe something like this but I would add post cards of places he has traveled and the suticase add a stack of war history books below the passport and the Marines' hat ontop of the suitcase.


Idea #3


Idea #4: What I love about this cake is using each layer to represent something your FH loves. You can use two layers: one for the Marines and the other could be of world history and then keep the globe on top.

DorkyGirl17

I love your first one MissV-- with the globe-- and Mademoiselle's suitcase one.  Maybe those ideas could be combined like you said (beside the suitcase).

KatieBee23

I vote combo!  that way you nail it all and the pictures these Knotties gave are supreme!! Great job ladies!!

missv19732000

Yes, I want this part of the wedding to be a surprise for him.  Thanks for your input ladies!  Love the pics Madam!  I think I definitely will ask the baker to come up with something that will incorporate the two.  Maybe a small history book, globe and the Marine Corps logo ???  I just don't want it to be too big.  I like the cupcakes, but then that's too small, LOL...I'm such a pain... We shall see!  Thanks again.

missv19732000

Ordered the grooms cake yesterday.  The smallest I could get feeds 50 and it is expensive, but he is worth it!  They are going to do a suitcase with flags of a few of the places he was stationed at.  On top of the suitcase will be a world history book and a USMC hat.  Love it!  So excited!

isazaj

I'm having a really hard time thinking of what our grooms cake should be.... What are all of you getting?

missv19732000

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[QUOTE]I'm having a really hard time thinking of what our grooms cake should be.... What are all of you getting?
Posted by isazaj[/QUOTE]

What are your FI's interests?  Does he smoke cigars?  If so, you can do a cake that is in the form of a box of cigars.  Is he heavily into sports?  Do a cake with the logo of his favorite team.  Does he play video games?  Do a cake in the shape of the video game console and/or controller.  Is he proud of his heritage/ancestry?  Do a cake in the shape of that country's flag.  Hope these ideas help...