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.

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.