Traditionally, a simple bride and groom figure has been used as a cake topper, mainly due to lack of choice. Fortunately, today’s bride has a much better selection of cake toppers that include a variety of elements.
Many characteristics of unique wedding cake toppers include the ethnic background of the couple, blended families with children from previous relationships, letters that spell out poetic phrases or initials, as well as interests of the couple, to mention a few. Wedding cake decorations, as shown on www.bride.ca, have changed over time to include choices that are now unique and plentiful.
Monogram/Letter Cake Toppers
Monogram or letter cake toppers are part of a popular new trend in decorating wedding cakes. With all of the letters of the alphabet available, composing a special message through this type of cake topper is very easy. Firstly, the aesthetic element of these cake toppers can be found in the material that they are made of or decorated with which may include some of the following:
- Plain or brushed metal, usually available in either silver or gold
- Rhinestones, usually either scattered or completely covering the letter
- Swarovski crystals, usually either scattered or completely covering the letter
Furthermore, adding written expression to the visual appeal of a wedding cake through monogram cake toppers can also be done in a variety of ways.
- Letter cake toppers are typically used to form phrases such as "Love", "I do", "Forever", etc
- Monogram cake toppers usually include the initials of the newly married couple, such as the first letter of both the bride and groom’s first name with the first letter of the newly married last name centered in between the two first initials
- A monogram cake topper can also be used by placing only the first letter of the newly married last name in the center of the cake to stand alone and make a bold statement
Ethnic Cake Toppers
Interracial relationships involve blending cultures, traditions and even accessories to exemplify those external differences throughout a wedding. Recognizing such differences in couples is also becoming an element that is seen through the use of cake toppers.
Otherwise known as mix and match cake toppers or interchangeable cake toppers, many styles are available that reflect differences in race or ethnicity. A variety of figurines representative of both brides and grooms are available in many different racial backgrounds.
For example, a Caucasian bride figurine can easily be positioned beside an East Indian groom figurine to create the perfect cake topper for a couple with this combination of ethnic backgrounds. Ethnic interchangeable cake toppers make the traditional bride and groom cake topper take on a whole new meaning and personal feel for those couples with blended ethnic backgrounds.
Theme Cake Toppers
Some couples enjoy involving their personality within several elements of their wedding. A great place to expose one’s hobbies, interests or personal style are the newly available theme cake toppers; some of which may include:
- Motorcycle couple cake toppers
- Golf couple cake toppers
- Western couple cake toppers
- Beach theme cake toppers
- Romantic hearts cake toppers (hearts intertwined where some may represent a couple, while others may have multiple hearts that may represent blended families involving children)
- Comical cake toppers
- Photo cake toppers
- Bride expecting a baby cake toppers
- Same-sex cake toppers
Theme cake toppers provide an excellent canvas to portray on your wedding cake what you, as a couple, represent.
Also supported by www.yourwedding101.com, it is clear that whether you are sticking to a theme or share a different ethnic background with your soon-to-be spouse that you want acknowledged or you want to show your excitement in your new married initials, ultimately, the best cake topper for you should be the cake topper that celebrates you as a newly married couple on your very special wedding day.
