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.

For 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.

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!

For those couples who want to personalize their wedding cake, there are quite a few options. There are companies that will take a photo of a couple and create figurines that look like the bride and groom. You can even get bobbleheads of the bride and groom! If you are looking for funny wedding cake toppers this may be the way to go.

If you decide to go with this option, make sure that you send in good photos that show your faces very clearly. You may want to take some photos just for this purpose.  Make sure you allow plenty of time for the custom cake topper to be made – most companies require at least 2 weeks.

Prices for a personalized wedding cake topper begin at about $150. It makes sense to do a little comparison shopping online. Some companies will send a proof for you to look at before they create the final product. You may also want to look for a company that has a lot of good testimonials from previous wedding couples.  These one-of-kind wedding cake toppers are something that you will enjoy for a long time.

Monograms are another type of customized wedding cake topper available to the modern bride and groom. You can order a set of initials for the top of the wedding cake or a beautiful glass heart engraved with your names and the date of your wedding. These lovely pieces will also be keepsakes of your wedding day that you will treasure for years to come.

If you are the creative type, you could also attempt to make your own wedding cake topper. Look for some inspiration online and then head over to your local craft store to see what you can put together for a truly personalized top for your cake. If you’re not the artistic type, then perhaps you or your spouse –to-be has a friend or relative who could make a custom topper for you.

Sometimes it is the small finishing touches like the wedding cake topper that really make the wedding day special for the bridal couple.