When it comes to your wedding decor, the devil is always in the details! We all know the traditional bride and groom figurines that have adorned wedding cakes for decades, but nowadays, couples are looking to buck convention at every turn and incorporate their own unique personalities into their festivities. The wedding cake will be a centerpiece of your wedding reception, so why not make your cake topper something that says something special about you and your significant other?
We here at Nanina’s in the Park have seen our fair share of great cake topper ideas over the years, and here are a few of our favorites that may be perfect for your nuptials!
- Trading Cards
Are you and your significant other major sports fans? Creating custom-made trading cards to adorn the top of your cake is a wonderful way to showcase your personalities, respective team allegiances and is a unique replacement for the trusty bride/groom figures.
- Ampersand
Your wedding is the bringing together of you and your significant other, and no symbol signifies that union quite like an ampersand. An elegant representation of this symbol in a color that matches the cake or directly contrasts it will have serious visual appeal.
- Flamingos
This one is perfect for the lovebirds! Two flamingo figurines will fit in perfectly with a tropical wedding theme, or can provide a welcome pop of color to a traditional white cake design.
- Bride/Groom Name Letters
For something a bit more traditional, creating a cake topper out of the bride and groom’s initials in a striking cursive font can add depth and character to the cake overall.
- Flag Garland Sign
A flag garland sign that is strung up above your cake is a great option for an outdoor or summer wedding. This can carry a special message that’s near and dear to the bride and groom, or as a welcome pop of color.
- Peg Dolls
Wooden peg dolls are a unique alternative to the traditional bride/groom figurines, and they can be designed to specifically match the couple’s attire, hair color, facial features and more to truly personalize their setup.
- Sparklers
Want to really kick up the visual flair of your cake? Sparklers that are formed to spell out a name or a word are fabulous options that will let everyone know when it’s time to cut the cake!
- Silhouettes
This is a classic idea that still has some serious visual punch as a cake topper. An outline of the couple simply standing side by side or performing an activity will look dynamic as the centerpiece of a traditional or colorful cake.
- Butterflies
Butterfly figures are a wonderful choice for a spring or summer wedding, and they can turn a ho-hum white cake into a stunning piece of visual flair. Hand-painted paper butterflies will have the perfect mix of color and texture for a more casual wedding setting.
- Wood Garland
Last but not least, if there is a specific design or seasonal arrangement that you would like to add to your cake, cut the image out of thin plywood and finish with the color scheme of your choice. This can be mounted on small sticks to hang over the cake and provide a welcome visual pop of style and color.
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