How to Choose the Right Wedding Cake Topper for Your Wedding
September 21, 2009 by Elegant Bridal Accessories
Filed under Bridal Ideas
Everyone knows that the wedding cake is one of the main attractions at the reception, so most people want to make sure that their cake is perfect. Along with deciding on the flavor, shape, and color, you also need to decide on what type of wedding cake topper you want for your cake.
What exactly is a wedding cake topper? A wedding cake topper is a way to add style and personality to your wedding cake. It usually goes along with the theme of the wedding, however many people do choose to go with something different. Wedding toppers come in all shapes and sizes, and can be purchased in a range of prices. They do not have to be expensive, and wedding cake toppers are available in stores as well as all over the internet.
There is such a large selection available for wedding cake toppers, long gone are the days of the little bride and groom figurine atop the cake. If you are looking to purchase a topper then shopping online is a great option. This way you can comparison shop at your convenience rather than visit several shops all around town. Some of the many different categories for cake toppers include; comical, unique, themed, ethnic, traditional, monogrammed, and photo.
With so many different options available, how do you choose? One way to decide on your topper is to think about what message you want your wedding and reception to send. Is it more about the celebration of the exciting event, if so you may want to go with the photo cake topper or monogrammed topper. These are super personal, and look very elegant. If you want to celebrate your heritage, you may want to choose a more ethnic topper. If you are sticking to your theme throughout every part of the ceremony, you can carry that over to your cake as well. Is there something that both of you are very passionate about? If so, why not incorporate that element into your wedding by way of the cake topper.
If you want to have a wedding cake topper, but are trying to stick to a budget, you can always make your own topper. Thinking outside of the box can help you save money throughout the process of planning a wedding, and it only takes a little creativity. If you want to stay with the colors of your reception, using flowers to adorn your cake is an economical option. A couple of extra stems usually will not cost that much extra if you order them with the rest of your floral arrangements. If you want the look of a more expensive topper, you can make your own monogrammed letter to top the cake. The use of wired ribbon bows is also an option. Even if you are not that crafty yourself, you may want to consider asking a creative friend to help out.
There are wedding cake toppers out there to fit every budget and style. The most important questions to ask yourself when deciding on the topper are: Do you like the way it looks, and the message it sends?
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