Cake Pulls - need some help up North :)

Marie1072

Hello my southern brides! I recently saw the cake pull ceremony on Four weddings and loved it! I'm thinking of doing it instead of the bouquet toss. I know it's not necessarily for single women but how do you go about calling up the woman? Does the DJ call them by name or do you leave it open to anyone that wants to particpate? The other question is regarding notifying them of the meaning of the charms. What's the best way to handle this? Any hlep would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank you!

~Marie

louisianablue

My DJ had a list of ladies that they called up to the cake by name.  I made cards that explained the meaning of all of the charms and had them on the table.  The charms are typically cheaper when they aren't branded as cake pulls.  I bought silver charm bracelet charms.  You can general find the meaning for the charms by googling them.

I didn't leave it open to any women, because there is logistically only enough room at the cake table for a certain number of ladies.  I think I might have had 12 and it was too many.

Marie1072

Thank you louisianablue! I was thinking picking the women would be best but thought 9-10 would be sufficient. But then there is the whole other problem of who to pick! I've found pretty decent pricing of the charms on etsy/ebay and also have found the meanings. So you printed something up and put it on every table? I really appreciate the feedback.

louisianablue

I only made cards for those who were doing the cake pull.  I included my bridesmaids, my cousins and then a handful of my girlfriends. It was tough to narrow down, and then my wedding coordinator forgot the list.  I totally forgot who I had picked, so I just wrote a new list quickly during the reception.

jterra2

None of my bridesmaids are married so I'm only doing my eight bridesmaids. I ordered mine from fleurty girl. They come in a set of 8 on a pearl bracelet, and all of the charms are New Orleans themed. However, most people still do the bouquet and garter toss. The cake pulls are a separate tradition. Hope that helps!

Marie1072

thanks so much ladies!!