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Wedding Cake Toppers — A Great Way to Carry Your Theme

For some brides, it's just not a wedding cake without a cake topper. And while it's true that many of today's cakes go bare, that simply means that a topper's now your personal choice ... and not just a fickle fashion.

In the 50s, everyone knew what a cake topper was: a kitschy bride and groom, smiling at their future in formal clothes. These same delightful dolls still make the scene. Some couples even have the honor of re-using their parents or grandparents' toppers!

And while it's true that many of the sleek cakes you see in magazines go topper-free, unless you count a graceful cascade of orchids, a fondant bow or a half dome of roses, many couples still want a visual reminder that the cake's about one thing: themselves, tying the knot.

So sure, their choice might be more streamlined or stylized than the 50s model, but it's still the same romantic reminder (which later doubles as a keepsake).

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Ultra-Popular Toppers

Rumors of the cake topper's demise will always be premature! Here are some of today's most popular toppers:

Classical Toppers

Nostalgic and sweet, these lace and ceramic toppers feature familiar figures like lovebirds and doves, swans and hummingbirds, hearts and wedding bells, arches and butterflies ... or Precious Moments figures. Not to mention the more literal human figurines, which might be waltzing, embracing, or carrying (the bride).

Humorous Toppers

They still engender occasional "tsk tsks," but humorous toppers ... in which a determined bride "hooks" a groom or drags him back to the altar ... have a loyal following, and you can find ones that reflect favorite pastimes like fishing, golfing or hunting.


Interracial or Ethnic Toppers

Ethnic bride and groom figurines are important to many interracial couples, who enjoy our modern ability to place African-American or Hispanic figures on a cake, thus representing their unique union — and their families', too — in a visual way.

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Occupational or Pastime Toppers

The, there's a healthy contingent of couples who, while fully feeling the seriousness of the event they're planning, want to inject the day with humor and personality. Many who serve the nation in some way (such as marines or navy members, firefighters, doctors or nurses) are enthusiastic about reflecting this in their cake toppers. Others, eager to create a low-key vibe, turn to pastime or personality toppers, like Harley-Davidson, NASCAR, Western-theme, camo, fishing or four-wheeling.

Family Toppers

Reflecting an important trend in bringing children from previous unions into the ceremony, family toppers that include the couples' offspring are becoming more popular by the year. To pull off a custom resemblance, they're often made-to-order with FIMO or gumpaste.


Fantasy Toppers

The cake topper plays a major role at a fantasy wedding, and you'll often see fanciful creations like pumpkin carriages and castles, favorite Disney characters like Mickey Mouse or Cinderella, medieval lords and ladies, or even dragons.

palm tree topper

Beach Toppers

While many beach cakes go without toppers and simply feature a few exotic blooms or chocolate seashells, others sport a cake topper of miniature palm trees, or a cute set of Adirondack chairs.


monogram toppers

Monogram Toppers

Monograms have been key players in the evolution of cake toppers, helping nudge the wedding cake in a sleeker, more personalized direction than we saw in, say, the 60s.

Often made of chrome or wood, sometimes left sleek and spare and other times coated in colored crystal rhinestones, these toppers are an elegant way to customize the event (and double as a pretty keepsake) while still blending with a chic cake design. Some couples choose a single, large letter; others choose the traditional three with middle being the largest.

Cake Jewelry

One of the newest entrants into the cake topper market, cake jewelry is for the couple who really wants to make their cake a visual stand-out, extravagant, fantastical and fun: or, in other words, just about as eye-catching as the bride.

But whether it's a glittery tiara filled with velvety roses or chandelier crystals dangling from a crystal cage, cake jewelry is so good at saying, "look at me!", it really needs to go on top of a pretty splendid cake to avoid overwhelming it.

Trade Notes on Toppers!

Found a cool topper, or hunting high and low for the perfect (yet elusive) one? Let us know below ...


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Sandy
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on November 12th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

Hello All,

I am looking for an autumn themed cake topper with a bride and groom standing under an autumn colored tree.

Thanks!

 
David
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on October 28th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
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Hi there

Im looking for a wedding cake topper with groom with kilt on and couple standing in front of the las vegas sign. There is a pic on google imagesbut can’t find it anywhere. Please help.

 
Gretchen
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on September 6th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
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I am looking for a wedding topper that features a firefighter groom carrying his bride over his shoulder. I saw this a couple of years ago on a cake, and can’t find it anywhere. Please help!!

 
Sandy Campbell
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on August 1st, 2009 at 9:31 pm
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I need help finding a bride and groom that don’t look like skinny 20 year olds. I am 59 and don’t have that perfect body anymore, some say fat but I prefer fluffy never the less I need help finding a wedding cake topper that fits us. can u help?

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I can help! I make custom wedding cake toppers for EVERYONE. I work will every budget! Just e-mail me at: houseofiris@yahoo.com

Hope to hear from you!

Laina :D

 
 
Randi Smedley
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on June 28th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
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Am looking for a cake topper for 50th anniversary - my mother in law wants a “little old bride with a cane” - any ideas?

 
Nancy
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on March 9th, 2009 at 1:49 pm

I am looking for a wedding cake topper with a dark haired caucasian groom, a caucasian blond haired bride and a blond haired male toddler. Can you help?

stacey
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on March 10th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
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nancy, i looked everywhere and had no luck. the ONLY one close, i found was here:
*Family Wedding Caketop
Bride, Groom and a Boy
(they will customize)

it would probably be easier to find a beautiful frame (with a pic of the 3 of you) at walmart and set in on a white cardboard round on top of cake surround pic with small greenery or chosen florals. youcan also google search and google image family cake topper. wish i could of been more help!! good luck!

 
 
Felicia
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on February 28th, 2009 at 7:19 pm


I’m looking for ablk bride that looks blk with a dark haired wht groom, can someone help me?

stacey
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on March 1st, 2009 at 11:53 pm
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felicia,
just google search black bride white groom cake topper. also google image and google search interracial cake topper. you will find many results and pics!! congrats!!

 
 
melissa
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on February 26th, 2009 at 8:08 pm

I am looking for a wedding cake topper that are flip flops and I can’t find it anywhere!!!! Does anyone knwo where I could find one?!

stacey
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on February 27th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
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melissa, hi. for a diy project head to a local craft store and look through the summer crafts, they usually have flip flop crafts that would work very well!!
if your looking to buy, then head here:
*flipflops

 
 
Eliza
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on February 25th, 2009 at 1:29 pm

hey,
Looking for a cake topper with the man catching a women with a fishing rod, any help would be greatly appreciated . thank you

stacey
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on February 25th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
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eliza, the only ones i found when i google imaged and google searched are the other way around. you might be able to call one of these companies to see if they can interchange them. good luck!!

 
 
Morgan
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on February 22nd, 2009 at 8:38 am

hello i was wondering if you do lego brides and grooms for wedding cake toppers

thankyou

Dawn P.
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on February 24th, 2009 at 1:33 pm

Morgan, try ebay, I think they are still the best place to get lego cake toppers. Here you go:

* eBay: Lego Minifig Brides & Grooms

 
 
deb
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on October 8th, 2008 at 8:28 am

I’m looking for a cake topper that represents the bond of bride and groom and three children. I was thinking maybe the family medallion.

stacey
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on October 8th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
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hi deb, all i found was handcrafted wedding cake toppers. google image family cake topper, i love the family medallian idea. also have you considered the etched acrylic toppers? personally, i think it would be a sentimental touch and cheaper to use a family photo in a new frame that is wedding like. which you can find at wal mart. they are beautiful and small enough. have a wedding date and family’s names on frame or cake. they also have glass frames with family on it. this would work. ot diy. buy a wedding topper you love. take off the bride and groom and sit the small frame inside secured by strong glue. just some ideas!!

 
 
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on July 31st, 2008 at 9:05 am
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I can make you a vegas cake topper! I make toppers in all styles Go ahead and e-mail me at

houseofiris@yahoo.com

Hope to hear from you!
Laina

 
Julie
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on July 31st, 2008 at 7:58 am
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Hi I amlooking for a cake topper with the bride and groom with the fabulous las vegas sign. help

 
Court
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on July 10th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
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Can you tell me where I can get a set of Adirondack chairs for my wedding cake topper?

Thanks!!

 
lainaengel
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on June 3rd, 2008 at 10:57 am
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Hey!

I just want everyone to know that I can make custom wedding cake toppers out of polymer clay. I am currently working on a Super Mario themed wedding. I have an Etsy store. There are no cake toppers displayed, but I do have figurines and other works of art to show my skill level. I cut really good deals (as a married woman, I KNOW how expensive weddings can be!)
So if you’re interested, e-mail me:

houseofiris@yahoo.com

MY STORE
http://www.lainaengel.etsy.com

Thanks!
Laina

 
Rene
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on April 21st, 2008 at 12:49 am

ACK! My fiance and I are having a Halloween wedding. We are looking for a Hello Kitty and Badtz Maru cake topper. Or pirate and ninja. As fun as it would be to add our 1mth old(when the wedding happens, sept due date) to the cake topper, i think it will be even more difficult for us to find what we are looking for. Anyone have any ideas? I’ve been searching online for weeks!!!!!!

 
marissa
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on April 16th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
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I AM INTERSTEAED IN YOUR FAMILY CAKE TOPPERS. I HAVE 9 YR OLD GIRL, 5 YR OLD BOY, 4 YR OLD GIRL, AND A 9 MONTH OLD BABY GIRL. DO YOU CARRY ANYTHING I CAN USE FOR THEM AS CAKE TOPPERS?

sunshine
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on March 12th, 2009 at 5:19 pm

so far this has been the only one ive been able to find… im looking also: hope this somewhat helps:
http://tinyurl.com/HappyFamilyTopper

 
 
Kojo
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on April 3rd, 2008 at 6:27 am

Hello,

I am after a mixed couple set for our wedding cake. White bride, and Black groom. Do you produce a black groom with no hair?

Regards

Kojo Owusu
07968716166

 
Mary Kestle
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on March 29th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
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Where do you find cake toppers that feature older/ short / fat brides and grooms?!?

 
Cherry N
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on March 6th, 2008 at 10:35 am
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Help - I’m trying to find where to order the topper that is on this wedding cake!

 
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