This Southern tradition is a way to incorporate the groom into the wedding. Foodie Tyler Florence kicked off the trend with his Steel Magnolias-themed groom’s cake and jewelry designer Erica Courtney's son, Josh Cappo recently had a red velvet armadillo-shaped cake at his Beverly Hills wedding. The cake should pick up on something about the groom—a favorite sport, activity, or even nickname.

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