The Best Wedding Cake Cutting Songs

What are the best songs to play during the cutting of the cake during your wedding reception?

The wedding cake is one of the oldest traditions associated with the wedding reception. It began with the Romans almost 2000 years ago. Around about 100 A.D., they started baking a small wheat and salt cake for the wedding ceremony. During the ceremony the groom would eat part of it before breaking the rest over his bride's head. Guests would then attempt to catch a portion of this cake to take home for good luck.

Through the years, the cake grew larger until it was not only impractical to break it over the bride's head, it became near impossible. This tradition slowly disappeared and eventually the idea of a sweeter, tastier cake emerged. Most people believe that it began in the 1600s with a French chef who came to visit King Charles II. The chef was appalled as he watched wedding guests pile sweet buns higher and higher while the bride and groom attempted to kiss over them (which would bring them prosperity). The chef decided to create his own tiered system which used cut broom sticks to separate the layers.

To create such an elaborate large cake, days of preparation was needed and the wedding cake was often frosted in lard to prevent it from drying out. The lard was then scraped off before the cake was served. Eventually, someone got the idea that it would be much easier to add sugar to the lard rather than scraping the lard off. The concept of cutting the cake is supposed to be symbolic of the bride and groom's new life together, as it is the first task they perform together after the ceremony.

When it comes time in your reception, you'll want a song specifically for the task. Some couples choose a romantic selection like those found on the First Dance Songs and Unity Candle Songs pages. However, some like to pick a song that is more light-hearted and whimsical or one that is aimed specifically at this task.

We have some of the best songs for this purpose listed below. For your convenience, we have included links to the sheet music on Sheetmusicplus.com as well as the CD on Amazon.com whenever available. If you are looking to purchase the mp3 or would like to listen to a sample, then click on either the Amazon, Rhapsody, or iTunes links.

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  1. "A Wink and a Smile" performed by Harry Connick, Jr.
     Find it on:  Harry Connick, Jr. - Sleepless In Seattle (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - A Wink and a Smile   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  2. "Ain't That a Kick in the Head" performed by Dean Martin
     Find it on:  Dean Martin - Dino - The Essential Dean Martin - Ain't That a Kick in the Head   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  3. "Arthur's Theme" performed by Christopher Cross
     Find it on:  Christopher Cross - Christopher Cross: Greatest Hits Live - Arthur's Theme   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  4. "Axel F" performed by Harold Faltermeyer
     Find it on:  Crazy Frog - Crazy Hits - Axel F   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  5. "Better Be Good to Me" performed by Tina Turner
     Find it on:  Tina Turner - Tina Turner: The Collected Recordings - Better Be Good to Me   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  6. "Chapel of Love" performed by Dixie Cups
     Find it on:  The Dixie Cups - K-tel's Spotlight: Women of the 60's - Chapel of Love   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  7. "Cut the Cake" performed by Average White Band
     Find it on:  Average White Band - Average White Band: The Essentials - Cut the Cake   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody
  8. "Cuts Like a Knife" performed by Bryan Adams
     Find it on:  Bryan Adams - Cuts Like a Knife - Cuts Like a Knife   Amazon CD   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  9. "December 1963" performed by Four Seasons
     Find it on:  Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - The Very Best of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - December, 1963 (Oh What a Night!)   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  10. "Eat It" performed by Weird Al Yankovic
     Find it on:  "Weird Al" Yankovic & Mike Kieffer - "Weird Al" Yankovic's Greatest Hits - Eat It   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  11. "Grow Old With You" performed by Stephen Lynch (in The Wedding Singer)
     Find it on:  Stephen Lynch - The Wedding Singer (Original Broadway Cast Recording) - Grow Old With You   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody
  12. "Happy Together" performed by The Turtles
     Find it on:  The Turtles - Happy Together - Happy Together   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  13. "Happy Trails" performed by Van Halen
     Find it on:  Van Halen - Diver Down - Happy Trails   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  14. "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" performed by Pat Benatar
     Find it on:  Pat Benatar - Crimes of Passion - Hit Me with Your Best Shot   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  15. "How Sweet It Is" performed by James Taylor
     Find it on:  James Taylor - James Taylor: Greatest Hits - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  16. "Hungry Eyes" performed by Eric Carmen
     Find it on:  Eric Carmen - Dirty Dancing (Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture) - Hungry Eyes   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  17. "I Get A Kick Out Of You" performed by Frank Sinatra
     Find it on:  Frank Sinatra - Classic Sinatra - His Great Performances, 1953-1960 - I Get a Kick Out of You   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  18. "I Got You Babe" performed by Sonny & Cher
     Find it on:  Sonny and Cher - The Essentials: Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  19. "Ice Cream" performed by Sarah Mclachlan
     Find it on:  Sarah McLachlan - Mirrorball - Ice Cream   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  20. "If I had a $1,000,000" performed by the Barenaked Ladies
     Find it on:  Barenaked Ladies - Disc One: All Their Greatest Hits 1991-2001 - If I Had $1,000,000   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  21. "It's Your Love" performed by Tim Mcgraw & Faith Hill
     Find it on:  Tim McGraw & Faith Hill - Everywhere - It's Your Love   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  22. "Jaws Theme" performed by John Williams
     Find it on:  John Williams - The Music of John Williams - 40 Years of Film Music (Box Set) - Main Theme (From "Jaws")   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  23. "L-O-V-E" performed by Nat King Cole
     Find it on:  Nat "King" Cole - The World of Nat King Cole - L-O-V-E   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  24. "Love and Marriage" performed by Frank Sinatra
     Find it on:  Frank Sinatra - The Capitol Years - Love and Marriage   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  25. "Love Me Tender" performed by Elvis Presley
     Find it on:  Elvis Presley - Elvis 30 #1 Hits   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  26. "Mack the Knife" performed by Bobby Darin or Frank Sinatra
     Find it on:  Bobby Darin - The Bobby Darin Story - Mack the Knife - Mack the Knife   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  27. "Oh Yeah" performed by Yello
     Find it on:  Yello - I Want My 80's Box! (Box Set) - Oh Yeah   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody
  28. "Only Wanna Be With You" performed by Hootie & the Blowfish
     Find it on:  Hootie & The Blowfish - Cracked Rear View - Only Wanna Be With You   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  29. "Peter Gunn Theme" performed by Various Artists
     Find it on:  West End Orchestra & Singers - Blues Brothers - Peter Gunn Theme   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody
  30. "Pour Some Sugar On Me" performed by Def Leppard
     Find it on:  Amazon CD   Sheetmusicplus
  31. "Recipe For Love" performed by Harry Connick Jr.
     Find it on:  Harry Connick, Jr. - We Are In Love - Recipe for Love   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody
  32. "Sugar, Sugar" performed by The Archies
     Find it on:  The Archies - 20 Best of 60's Rock 'n' Roll - Sugar Sugar   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  33. "Sweetest Thing" performed by U2
     Find it on:  U2 - The Complete U2 - Where the Streets Have No Name - Sweetest Thing   Amazon CD   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  34. "That's Amore" performed by Dean Martin
     Find it on:  Dean Martin - Dino - The Essential Dean Martin - That's Amore   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  35. "The Bride Cuts the Cake" performed by various artists
     Find it on:  Amazon CD   Rhapsody
  36. "The Sweet Escape" performed by Gwen Stefani
     Find it on:  Gwen Stefani - The Sweet Escape - The Sweet Escape   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  37. "The Sweetest Thing (I've Ever Known)" performed by Lauryn Hill
     Find it on:  Lauryn Hill - Movie Music - The Definitive Performances - The Sweetest Thing   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Sheetmusicplus
  38. "This Could Be the Start of Something Big" performed by Tony Bennet, Aretha Franklin, Nat King Cole and others
     Find it on:  Tony Bennett - Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall - June 9, 1962 - This Could Be the Start of Something Big   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  39. "When I'm 64" performed by The Beatles or John Denver
     Find it on:  John Denver - Rhymes & Reasons - When I'm Sixty-Four   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Sheetmusicplus
  40. "We've Only Just Begun" performed by The Carpenters
     Find it on:  Carpenters - The Carpenters: The Singles 1969-1981 - We've Only Just Begun   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  41. "Yummy Yummy Yummy" performed by Ohio Express
     Find it on:  Ohio Express - The Best of the Ohio Express - Yummy, Yummy, Yummy   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus


The Best Wedding Song Music Line


For more reception songs, go to Best Wedding Reception Songs or select one of the pages below:


For more ceremony songs, go to Best Wedding Ceremony Songs or select one of the pages below:



The Best Wedding Song Music Line