Wedding Cake Trends: Unique Cake Toppers

What makes a trend a trend? Back in high school it meant that your best friend and her sister both said it was "cool". Today's trends in wedding cakes emerge in much the same way…one idea builds on another.

Although the well-known plastic bride and groom topper may be passé, it is considered très chic to incorporate a unique topper on your wedding cake. Modern cake designs may include any number of elegant or whimsical ornaments that reflect the personalities of the matrimonial couple. This doesn't mean that you have to have an exact replica of the Mayflower on the top of your cake because your fiancé is a history buff. Your initials in a stylish pattern are personal enough for a special topper; a monogram can be done in icing or in stunning cake jewelry.

Other ideas for a memorable topper include a beautiful bow fashioned from rolled fondant; personalize your bow with colors, patterns or textures that tie directly into your reception's theme. A bow is only one example of sugar art that could trim your cake. Brainstorm ideas with your fiancé and your cake maker. Talented sugar artists can create just about anything in sugar: butterflies, flowers, even hand-modeled figurines.

As you decide on the crowning touch for your cake keep one thing in mind. This is your wedding. Let the cake represent your own tastes. For a little inspiration, take a look at some of our recent creations that included specialty toppers:

Hand-modeled fondant figurines

Pearlized fondant bow

Chocolate roses

Hand-made sugar lilies