without the perfect topper.
without the perfect topper.
without the perfect topper.
Often a highlight of a wedding reception is cutting and serving the wedding cake. Wedding cakes can be simple, but they’re often very elaborate. There are even entire TV shows devoted to pastry chefs competing to design the best wedding cake for a couple. No matter what the design of your wedding cake ends up being, the cake topper is to centerpiece and attention grabber of the whole display.
Figurines of the bride and groom are traditional to top the wedding cake, but nowadays they can seem cheesy and outdated. Go for a more modern look with a unique adornment, like a stylized heart sculpture or monogram cake topper. For the latter, you can either choose the first letters of both of your first names – J and D for Jane and Dan, for example – or simple use the first letter of the husband’s last name. You can even choose the script that these monogram toppers come in – simple for a modern wedding, or scrolling cursive for a more romantic look.
When people think about a wedding cake, they usually get an image of a white cake with multiple layers, ornate frosting decorations, and a little bride and groom wedding topper. But that particular wedding topper is increasingly viewed as old fashioned or out of date. If you want a decidedly modern wedding, look into some of the wedding cake toppers that are available nowadays. Far from that single option, these toppers can now range from detailed flowers to monogrammed acrylic panels.
Especially if you’re having a more relaxed or less traditional wedding, it might seem a little peculiar to incorporate traditional wedding staples. But with the right wedding topper, your cake can actually have an elevated level of elegance. And don’t forget to coordinate the wedding topper with the other elements of your wedding. If you use a particular type of flower, for example, use a wedding topper of that flower. Pulling off a contemporary and elegant wedding is about coordinating decorations. These subtle echoes can truly elevate your wedding to something special.