Wedding Cake Toppers to Express Your Personality

When you are making arrangements for a wedding there are a million decisions to make not only for the ceremony but for the reception as well. The wedding cake is what the reception is centered around.

The wedding cake isn't just party refreshments, but it is a long standing tradition with the bride and groom cutting the first piece of cake together. It is important to start early when making decisions about your wedding cake. You will have to decide what flavor of cake and frosting, the design of the cake and to add some personality you may choose a wedding cake topper to add some style.

A Topper? What is that?

Wedding cake toppers are placed on the top of the wedding cake and usually have a little bride and groom figurine standing together in their formal attire. This is often the only part of the cake that can be saved as a memento of the occasion besides the pictures and video recordings. The 1950's were the decade that toppers became most popular but wedding planners still use them today.

There are Several Things to Consider When Choosing a Topper

The traditional bride and groom design are not the only choices that a couple has today. They can choose from the silly to the sophisticated wedding cake topper. The decision should reflect the style of the wedding reception and their personality. For a formal wedding you would probably choose a traditional cake topper. For a more elegant style the first initials of the bride and groom in the image of a monogram would be beautiful. This simple design would be a great choice for a couple that can't agree on a topper.

If you intend to create a more relaxed informal reception, it might be fun to choose a silly wedding cake topper that represents a hobby or interest that the bride and groom share. Maybe the reception has a theme and a cake topper that supports that theme would be interesting. A pair of dolphins could really be a nice touch for a tropical or beach reception theme.