Sports Themed Wedding Cake Toppers

A sports enthusiast couple planning a wedding may want to bring a little of the passion for a sport or sports team into the celebration. One way of adding a little team cheer without taking over the décor completely is by using a sports related wedding cake topper. A quick search online will turn up hundreds of “sporty” wedding cake toppers to choose from. Here are a few tips on finding the perfect sports themed cake topper for you and your partner.

Start by imagining what the perfect little scene would be to represent your sports passion. Perhaps one of you is totally into a sport and the other deals with it – there are humorous cake toppers showing the groom trying to golf, play hockey etc. with the bride dragging him away.

If you are hopelessly on opposite sides of a sports rivalry, there are online shops that allow you to choose any two major sports teams to be represented along with the bride and groom figurines. The scene usually involves either the bride or groom dragging the other to emphasize the different loyalties.

sports_topperFor those couple lucky enough to be love the same sport there are plenty of wedding cake toppers with the bride and groom happily skiing, playing baseball, etc. These days almost any activity such as surfing, hiking, driving, etc. has been turned into a cute wedding cake topper.

If you really want to create an amazing wedding keepsake, there is also the option of having a personalized wedding cake topper created for you. This process starts with you sending off one or two good photos of yourselves, along with detailed instructions on what activity, pose and clothing you would like to be used for your topper. This is a more expensive option, of course, but some feel it is well worth the extra money to have such a great conversation piece at the reception, as well as a wonderful keepsake of the wedding celebration.

If the $200 plus price tag of the personalized wedding cake topper is more than you want to spend, there are still plenty of options for finding a wedding cake topper that will demonstrate you passion or just be a humorous addition to your celebration. With all the details and drama of planning a wedding, it is fun to add a touch of humor to the décor while making the celebration a reflection of your personalities.

May 1st, 2010 | Tags: , , , | Category: Sports Cake Toppers | Leave a comment

Wedding Cake Toppers on a Budget

If spending hundreds of dollars on a decoration for the top of your wedding cake is not your priority – don’t worry – you can find something to fit your style and your cake without breaking the bank. With a little time spent online and a little imagination, a great wedding cake topper can be found within any budget.

If it’s traditional you want – then there are a couple ways to go. Porcelain bride and groom cake toppers can be found in specialty shops and online starting at about $20. Another inexpensive and classic way to go is with flowers. Talk to your florist about what they can do for cake decoration within your budget. Sometimes a flower shop will offer a free or discounted cake decoration if you are hiring them for all of your other wedding flowers.

You may also be lucky enough to have some creative family or friends with a garden of their own. You could ask that they create a small bouquet for your cake as part of their gift. You may end up being pleasantly surprised with the results.

For a more contemporary look, check out all of the monogram wedding cake toppers. While some of the ornate monograms can be very expensive, there are also simpler designs that start at about $10 per initial.  You can also create a sophisticated and modern look by just using the one initial of the last name.

If you are searching for a more casual or fun wedding cake topper, you will find quite a few inexpensive options online. Whimsical and funny wedding cake toppers can be found on many websites, with prices starting as low as $12.50. (Remember to sort products by price if the site gives you that option.)

If you or someone you know is feeling ambitious, it might be fun to look for ideas on line and then try to create a homemade wedding cake topper. This would be a great way to get exactly the look that you want, without going to a lot of expense.

One last suggestion is to check with the person making your wedding cake. He or she could probably offer some good advice on how to decorate your wedding cake to match the rest of your reception without spending a fortune. Some cake designers are very talented at creating flowers or other decorations out of fondant that look very real and are also edible!

November 12th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: General Info | Leave a comment

Finding Unique Wedding Cake Toppers

OK, so you’ve checked out a couple stores or websites to find a decoration for the top of your wedding cake but nothing is really jumping out at you. These run-of-the-mill cake toppers are just not you.

Should you just go with the fresh flowers like your wedding cake designer suggests? Well, you could, but you would be passing up a unique opportunity to put a little pizzazz into your wedding cake display, and a chance to have a little fun, perhaps.

If you go beyond the first couple websites in your google search you may find a little inspiration for a wedding cake topper that would be out of the ordinary and more of an expression of you and your spouse-to-be.  You may be on the path to create a memento that will remind you how you were feeling at this wonderful time in your life – when you look back at those photos many years from now.

Before you start your online search, jot down a few words that describe you and your partner, your wedding, honeymoon, interests, etc. For example, maybe you are both big baseball fans, your wedding had a vintage theme and you are headed to a tropical island for your honeymoon.

You could create a baseball style cake topper with a ball (real or fondant) and little pennants. Or the cake topper could be a traditional, but vintage bride and groom to match the rest of the décor at the reception. Or, if you’re really looking forward to that honeymoon, you (or a creative friend or the cake designer) could create a tropical beach theme for the top of your cake, maybe even including the bride and groom in beach chairs!

If there is a budget available for the wedding cake decoration, you might want to also check out the companies that will create personalized figures that look just like the wedding couple. You simply send in a good photo and miniatures will be created wearing the clothing and doing the activity that you specify. This option may be a little more pricey than putting something together yourself, but some couples have had amazing results with these personalized cake toppers.

So, if the average wedding cake topper is not your cup of tea, there are endless options available to spice up the cake decoration and create a cake display that your guests will not soon forget.

November 9th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: General Info | Leave a comment
 
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