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While the world is abuzz with speculation about Kate Middleton and Prince William's April 29 nuptials, a few details have been leaked - including their choice of wedding cake! Staying true to English custom, the couple is serving a fruitcake, a tradition that dates back to medieval times.
Just like many American weddings often feature a tiered wedding cake, countries the world over have unique foods that they use to celebrate marriage, which are eaten to deliver good luck, fertility and peace to the happy couple. From candied almonds in Greece to herring roe in Japan, here are nine traditional wedding foods from around the world.
(thanks Jessie)The Presurfer