Fairytale Wedding

Classic? Romantic? Theme oriented? Humorous? How about a couple’s hobby cake top?  Wedding cakes toppers come in all shapes and sizes (and then some)!  Thinking about what you want on the top of your wedding cake can seem like a daunting task.  Perhaps you let the cake baker design one or perhaps you’re thinking none at all may be easier?

The best thing to do is to start browsing.  Like everything else wedding-related; when you see your inspiration you’ll be unstoppable!  Your wedding cake top can be pretty much anything you want it to be, the only thing to watch for is size and style in relation to at least your cake if not your wedding style as well – vintage, country, modern, elegant, traditional, etc

Depending on the intended placement of the centerpiece and how eleborate you would like to get with the heigth, inexpensive wrapped pieces of styrafoam or cake stands make a good starting base for your arrangement.  A simple yet elegant arrangement includes a cake stand, a cake topper or figurine, floral or ivy strands and or wide ribbon.

Rather than more flowers arrangements, a theme coordinating  cake topper centerpiece or two can save you quite a bit on your decorating budget.  Possibly more important though, it will certainly create a unique twist to your wedding day decor.  Leaving your guests with even more to “aw” about

Weddings of today are more creative and personalized than ever. It used to be that the parents planned the whole affair, but now brides and grooms have their say on how they want their special day to be. Although there are still couples who prefer a traditional wedding, many now opt for themed weddings.

Themed weddings are more modern and informal than their traditional counterparts. This can be noticed from the invitations and the wedding venue. Even wedding cake toppers come in different designs. Some are personalized to look like the couple themselves.

In American culture, the tiered cake has become iconic of traditional wedding ceremonies. One of the most enjoyable aspects of planning a wedding is looking for the perfect cake to cap off your wedding day.  Deciding on a cake is not an easy decision, but the taste testing can be fun and enjoyable experience.

The other big decision when it comes to wedding cake is choosing a wedding cake topper and cake server sets. It is important to choose a cake topper that represents you as a couple, preferably one that you can keep as a memento of that special day you were joined together. And remember the serving sets and topper will be in some of your most cherished wedding photos.

You may have hired the best pastry artist in the world to design your wedding cake, but remember the presentation of the cake is almost as important as the cake itself.   Be sure to talk to your cake artist about who is responsible for what, such as delivering the cake vs. picking it up as well as for cake table presentation.

Gather your  desired wedding cake accessories and decorations.  Your favorite cake topper, desired knife and wedding cake server, along with any floral arrangements, flower petals, confetti or framed pictures to include with the display.  Appropriate table linens, gossamer or string lights always aid in creating a masterpiece presentation.

Bold wedding colors aren’t the only trends making themselves more and more known! Over the last couple of seasons, we’ve seen some pretty amazing, sugary detail in wedding cakes making their debut as well.  From replicas of stain glass windows to graphic motifs that rival their coordinating wedding invitations, your wedding cake creation is limited only by the imagination of the pastry artist and your wedding budget!

I’d say forget unforgettable cake toppers when the wedding cake stands alone, accept when I’m reminded that as beautiful as the cake may be, the only thing left will be the photographs and the memories of it.  A special cake topper can be kept for the years to come, re-used on anniversary cakes or just displayed as a centerpiece.  If you’re considering a wedding cake that wows, leave room for the cake top that will compliment it’s lavish decor!  Check out the March issue of BRIDES magazine for pictures of the 23 most creative wedding cakes. (Picture by elegantcheesecakes.com)  Lastly, remember that no matter how beautiful your wedding cake is, freshness and taste is just as important!

The butterfly is a powerful romantic symbol and remains a very popular choice for a wedding theme.  Contrary to what might be believed, a wedding can include butterflies without seeming childish or “girlie”.  Especially when paired with a dark color theme, an artsy palette or the newest pattern craze – plaid, pinstripe, checker or damask designs.

Some methods of including butterflies in your wedding?  How about butterfly confetti or butterflies on your invitations?  A live butterfly release comes to mind, but you can also utilize butterfly luminaries, butterfly shaped candy, cookie cutters or candles as wedding favors or include them as a whimsical wedding cake topper.  Bold, artsy wedding reception table centerpieces are pictured here.  A butterfly is a symbol of rebirth; a fantastic sign to begin a new life together with.

I love my then-fiance, but he is a guy.  And I don’t just mean male, I mean the guy of guys.  Honestly, I sometimes can’t believe he proposed to me and then actually agreed to a traditional family wedding.  I am writing this as a piece of advice because we are now married although I honestly thought a few times that that would not happen.  Paul can seem very insensitive at times and he often hurt my feeling during the beginning of the planning process.

Then I realized I was being insensitive to his guy-ness by trying to drag him into every little detail of the wedding process just because I enjoyed it so much.  We got into a fight and nearly broke off the wedding over cake server sets!  Not actually over the cake server sets, but sort of.  I enjoyed purchasing all my wedding items down to the nitty gritty details.  I was having trouble deciding on a cake server set, I was just going to rent one.  Then I saw it, a perfect cake top for my theme and it happened to have a matching cake knife and server! Naturally excited, I ran to Paul, who flipped out.  He apparently couldn’t take it anymore.  Sounds silly, but come on girls, if it’s true love we’ve had the petty fights, right?  After I got over it and realized this just isn’t his thing, I resorted to calling my mother, sister and/or best friend every time something And you know what?  I enjoyed the experience even more.  (Don’t get me wrong, Paul had his says - he had no problem coming to the cake tasting!) So in conclusion; I say getting married is no joke and neither is planning the wedding, even if it’s without the love of your life!

With all the choices and decisions that go into planning a wedding, the wedding cake topper may seem like an afterthought. When you’re worried about the flowers and the caterers and finding a dress, the plastic people on the cake is the last thing on your mind. But wedding cake toppers are an important part of the presentation, and need just as much thought as everything else.

When choosing a wedding cake topper, think of it as a memento from one of the most important nights of your life. Toppers aren’t just made from plastic anymore – many of them come in crystal, porcelain, metal, glass, or acrylic. You should also consider the entire theme of the wedding before choosing a topper, and make sure that it fits your cake (both literally and figuratively) before you make a decision.

As the new year rolls in, so do some incredibly adorable and unique wedding cake tops!  This “Picture Perfect” cake topper may remind you of the ”picture perfect” couple or perhaps a stylish addition to the wedding cake presented at a vintage theme wedding or anniversary party.

I can see this figurine as one of many wedding cake tops in 2010 ideal for the engangement party or rehearsal dinner dessert cake.  With it’s formal, yet versatile look, it may possibly just be the “picture perfect” cake topper at your special event!