A cake pull is a fun tradition that involves single friends of the bride finding out their fortunes from charms attached to the wedding cake. The cake pull charms are placed on ribbons and carefully slotted underneath the cake.

Before the cake is cut, the selected ladies are called to the cake table by the bride and each one places a hand on the ribbon of their choice. On the count of three, they all pull on their ribbon, exposing the charm. Fortunes or well wishes are associated with each charm.

The average bridal party is four to six bridesmaids, but wedding cake pulls usually include about twelve of the bride's closest friends and family. Traditionally, this fun activity is for single girls, but as all traditions tend to evolve, sometimes married women and men participate as well.

The flavor comes from the traditional New Orleans wedding cake: A white, almond-flavored confection, often with a sweetened pineapple filling and butter cream icing.