Traditional Cake Toppers

Weddings are so much more than the ceremony itself; there are numerous arrangements to cater for- the venue, the guests, the music; and then there is also the wedding cake. Selecting the perfect cake is among the most important decisions a couple makes as part of wedding preparation, and the decorating topper that sits atop it is also carefully thought out.

Traditional wedding cake toppers depicted a couple in their wedding attire, usually hand in hand or dancing in happiness- a picture of togetherness! What began as a simple decorative trend became a widespread trend in the United States in the 1950s. The traditional cake toppers depicted bride in long flowing white wedding gowns and the groom in black suit. Floral arches, hearts and wedding bells also adorned the traditional toppers.

With time, the trend of having a topper remained, though the figurines have changed a lot in terms of their style. Couples nowadays choose figurines designed to reflect a particular theme or their own individual taste. Toppers are also items a couple can keep long after the wedding event is over. Choosing a topper that best reflects the couple's personal style and their love for each other, thus is of importance as it becomes part of a memory that will live with them all their lives and also of the guests' who witness this gala event.

There are many ways to lend an elegant and classy feel to the cake topper. For those who still find the traditional 'bride in white and groom in black tuxedo' topper idea charming, there are many options within that which couples can pick to sit pretty on their wedding cake. Bride and groom holding hands in a manner that conveys their undying love for each other, or the pair dancing while in a sweet embrace, or the bride looking resplendent in the groom's arms as he sweeps her off her feet are adorable traditional toppers for wedding cakes.

Traditional wedding cake toppers in today's market are available in a variety of materials like porcelain, silver, gold, and even glass, and in designs that keep the traditional topper theme and reflect the feeling of love that remains unchanged with time. Toppers made from porcelain, silver and gold ensure the durability of these cake decorating pieces- a memento that will last a lifetime!

There may be no scarcity of creative ideas that can adorn the topping of the wedding cake; numerous fun and innovative toppers to adorn the cake, yet the timeless elegance of a traditional cake topper shall never fade.