Wedding cake toppers come in many different shapes and sizes. They can be funny, serious, lifestyle oriented, whatever the couple decides they want the topper to be. The important thing is the couple should pick a wedding cake topper that reflects them and their style so when their guests see it they will immediately make the connection between the couple and the wedding cake topper.

Wedding cake toppers have become so custom and personalized that many providers do not stock very much inventory. They make the topper custom based on what a particular couple want. Of course, this means that a custom wedding cake topper will be more expensive that an “off the shelf” topper.

But even if you can’t afford a custom made wedding cake topper, or decide you don’t need or want a fully customized topper, many providers will still let you buy an “off the shelf” wedding cake topper and will give you plenty of choices to accessorize and customize it to suit you and still stay within your budget.

As time goes by and wedding culture evolves, it is becoming more evident that there is no such thing as a “standard” wedding cake topper. Today, even the most ordinary wedding services providers offer many custom and unique wedding cake toppers that will make the normal bride very happy.

Wedding cakes have a reputation as being more for show than taste. And, all in all, the wedding cake topper is a “showpiece” for the cake. It’s meant to dramatize and highlight the beginning of a new life for the just married couple and to serve as an indelible memory of this special day in their lives.

Still, no matter how fabulous the cake tastes or how amazing the shape, its the topper that has climbed its way up those multi-level confectionary tiers to become the star of the show!

In the beginning, cake toppers were designed to symbolize the union of two people committing their lives to each other for eternity. The loving bride and groom, holding hands and looking forward to the future.

But the problem was, all the brides and grooms looked the same!

Well, times sure have changed. No longer are we stuck with the generic plastic couple staring out at us with blank faces and the wrong color hair. Wedding cake toppers have come a long way and are now considered to be the centerpiece of wedding cakes.

Instead of looking like little marrying toy soldiers, the couple style wedding cake toppers of today are so individualistic and geared to not only signify the union of two people, but to reflect the look and personalities of those two people.

Mixing the tradition of symbolizing the promise being made between two people
to be together for all of eternity with the contemporary, personalized, custom wedding cake topper is the 21st century bride and groom’s way of expressing themselves, along with expressing their love for each other.

Custom wedding cake toppers can be created in anywhere from 2 to 12 weeks
and should be considered long before the invitations are sent out. The last thing you want to do is find out you waited too long to get the perfect cake topper and are forced to use a less personalized one. Although, if that does happen, fear not because even the pre-made toppers of today are more custom looking than ever. Brides can purchases likenesses of themselves in areas of hair color and even body type. Grooms are available with any color hair or even without hair!

Keep your topper in mind when choosing your cake and speak to your baker
regarding size and weight limits and to gain advice and suggestions. An
alternative is to purchase your topper before you choose your cake, and then have your baker design the cake around the topper. After all, its the topper that’s the real icing on the cake!

Sure, they’ll love the flowers and the band. They’ll gobble up the entrees and guzzle the open bar drinks, but if you do it the right way, their jaws will drop when they get a look at the cake.

Aside from the fabulously gorgeous bride and her stunning dress, the wedding cake is probably the next most impressive and important element of any reception. So how can you make your cake better, cooler and more unique than anyone else’s?
Personalize the cake topper!

From bobble-heads to lifelike (but much smaller) sculptures, your wedding cake topper has the ability to do more than just decorate a cake. It can make the cake!

Personalized, custom created, wedding cake toppers are a true representation of you and your future spouse. Whether it be a hobby you both share, a symbol of how you met or an illustration of where you’ve been – your wedding cake topper can speak volumes about your life together.

When deciding on your wedding cake topper, refrain from the ordinary! You can be as daring and creative as you wish. Do you ride motorcycles? Did you meet on a ski trip? Are you die hard football fans? You can go from mild to wild and your guests will delight in your creation!

The best part of a customized wedding cake topper is that it isn’t just an edible flower or a plastic dove, its a treasure to preserve and admire for many years to come. If you can tie your cake topper in with your centerpiece, you will have really hit the jackpot! Follow this link to visit our favorite place for the absolute Best Wedding Centerpieces.

Remember, this is your special day and every ingredient in your dream marriage celebration should represent you and your future spouse.
Customize and personalize your wedding cake topper.
Be the unique and extraordinary couple you are!

Match Cake Topper with Cake Style
Just like a bouquet is the perfect accessory to your dress, your wedding cake’s topper should be the perfect enhancement to your cake. If the wedding cake is geared for a small, intimate gathering – stick with a simple topper so as not to put all of the emphasis on what tops the cake rather than the entire cake itself. If you’re hosting a larger, more grand affair and the cake is considerable in size, so must the topper be more substantial. Remember – keep the topper in scale with the cake.

While less is more, refrain from going too small with your cake topper as it can easily be dwarfed by the cake and therefore lose its place in the spotlight. Avoid the impulse to go too heavy or too bulky. The last thing you want is for the topper to sink down into the top layer of your cake, nor do you want a leaning topper that’s in danger of sliding off. Resin, glass and porcelain toppers tend to be somewhat heavier. If you’re considering these materials, the use of a base such as a mirror or clear glass can be helpful in stabilizing the topper and preventing it from sliding.

Stay in Budget
One common blunder many brides and grooms make is failing to leave room in their wedding budget for the small things. The little details that give the “wow” factor. A wedding cake topper is part of that wow factor and should be included when creating the original budget.

Years from the day of the wedding, the dress, first dance and amazing cake will be the main details most remembered by your guests. Don’t skimp on the small stuff because the small stuff is what personalizes and customizes your wedding day.
Plastic generic toppers have their place but when you’re looking for a wedding cake topper that will impress your guests and enhance the beauty of your cake, plan to spend a little more and maybe even consider custom, personalized wedding cake toppers.

Think out of the box
If budget doesn’t allow for a custom or high end wedding cake topper or if you’re not the traditional bride and groom type, then go ahead and get creative!

Tradition should never mandate your choices; nor should the latest trend.
To save money and more importantly, to honor the past, ask your parents if they still have their topper and would be willing to pass it down as your “something old.”

Also, to keep the budget down, try fresh flowers arranged in a cluster of colors to match your bridesmaid dresses.
If you’ve kept room in your budget, go all out and hire a custom wedding cake topper artist or company to create an original, one-of-a-kind, custom designed wedding cake topper made just for you.

Choose a bride and groom topper that matches your skin and hair color. There are now very reasonably priced options available in many races and religions.

Stick with your wedding theme. From beaches and cruise ships to Harley Davidsons and fishing poles, there are toppers available for whatever hobby you enjoy.

Toss out the prim and proper and be who you are. Pregnant? There’s an expectant bride topper. Shopping junkie? There’s a groom standing dumbfounded next to a sign that says, “Still Shopping!” Romantic? Choose the groom carrying the bride over the threshold topper. Don’t worry. Its okay to be funny!

Remember the most important tip of all - this is your day!
From dress to cake topper, make it special and make it reflect your union – and your personalities.
Congratulations and Best Wishes!

Fresh Flowers
Fresh Flowers artfully arranged in an oasis that has been soaked in water and placed inside of a plastic container. Affix the oasis with floral tape first and then affix the container to a small circular piece of glass or mirror.
For variations of this tip, use any container you choose such as a small wooden birdcage painted white or a little white basket. Do not use anything heavy as it could sink into the cake or tip the cake.

Silk Flowers
Using a thin coat of clear glue or silicone, affix the bottom of a wine glass to a circular mirror or clear glass. Fill the glass with silk flowers and tulle, fake glittery snow (if the theme is winter) or any other lightweight material you choose to keep the flowers in place without adding heaviness to the top of the cake. Finish the bottom by adding more tulle or glued flowers or both at the base of the glass.

Framed Photo
Purchase an elegant ceramic or crystal frame. Choose a size that will enhance your cake without overpowering it. 5″ x 7″ should be a good size. Insert a favorite picture of the happy couple. Place the frame on a thin piece of Styrofoam cut to fit the top of your cake. Using poster putty or glue (hot glue will melt the Styrofoam) affix the frame to the Styrofoam. Cover the Styrofoam in silk flowers and puffs of white tulle. Drape a strand of white pearls over one corner of the frame and let it flow along the flowers below.

Sheer or Opaque Wired Ribbon Bows
Using wired ribbon of your choice, in the colors of your wedding or in shades of opalescent white, place one 3″ bow on the top tier facing up. Allow the tails of the bow to hang down a few inches. Next, place five 2″ bows on the tier below, evenly spaced around the cake. Repeat for each tier.

Candles
Glue the bottom of a martini glass onto a small circular mirror or clear glass and decorate with tulle and small white flowers along the base of the glass. Place a floating flower-shaped candle the martini glass (filled with cold water.) Light the candle just before guests arrive.

These ideas are meant to give you some helpful hints. Feel free to follow them step-by-step, or just take bits and pieces of them to come up with your own special twist.
Happy creating and best wishes for a long and happy marriage!