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Wedding Cake Toppers on a Budget

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:24:13 +0000

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!

Monogram Wedding Cake Toppers

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:52:09 +0000

Monograms can be a classic and beautiful way to top your wedding cake. Gone are the days when a cake topper always was a miniature bride and groom that did not really look like anyone! Today there are thousands of wedding cake toppers to choose from, including the elegant monogram designs.

It’s a good idea to take the rest of your wedding preparations into consideration when beginning your search for a wedding cake topper. Will the wedding be an elegant affair or are you planning something more casual?

Next you should decide what initials you will use in your cake topper. Often the first initials of the bride and groom are used. Another popular arrangement is to have the initial of the last name in the center, sometimes larger, and the bride and grooms first initials to the left and right. You may also want a very simple design using just the initial of the couple’s last name.

One of the next decisions to be made is the font style. A script font would be appropriate for a traditional wedding look. For a more contemporary wedding, choose a sans serif font. Remember it is a very special occasion so don’t go too simple and plain – this is the day to shimmer and shine!

You will find a wide variety of materials used to create monogram cake toppers. There are simple designs in brushed metal or acrylic, or very ornate toppers covered with sparkles, jewels or Swarovski crystals.

A couple other tips are to think about the color of your wedding cake and also the size of the top layer. You want to make sure that the cake topper you select compliments your wedding cake and is in the right proportions.

Prices for wedding cake toppers are as varied as the designs. Individual letters start as low as $10, but you could spend several hundred dollars for a fancy, customized design. When planning your budget don’t forget that the wedding cake topper is often one of the favorite keepsakes from the special day, along with the gown and guestbook.

While some wedding supply stores may carry monogram wedding cake toppers, there will be more variety online. But beware, the vast array of choices online might leave you dazed and confused. It’s a good idea to try and narrow down your choices at the beginning of your search to avoid being totally overwhelmed.