While we all know your cake will be spectacular finding the right topper can be as challenging as selecting a great cake design. Toppers became popular back in the fifties and have progressed a long way since then. Many of the early designs were nothing but a plastic bride and plastic groom standing side by side on top of the wedding cake.

Today, most people want something that is memorable, unique, and in no way resembles the toppers used at their parent’s weddings. Modern toppers are expected to have flair, charisma and should reflect the interests of the wedding couple.

In the topper market today you will find some that have a romantic theme to them as well as many that reflect the hobbies or activities that the couple engage in. You are as likely to find a small piece of art on a cake as you will a small cookbook and a small set of skis. Others showcase a style of living. The western look is very popular, not surprisingly, out in the American West. Nothing says cowboy like having a cowboy hat or cowboy boot on top of your cake. Same is true of things like motorcycle helmets, a tiny spool of yarn, or even a small toy gun.

One of the most popular toppers today is the monogram topper. The initials can be made in almost any manner. You will some made of shiny metal or some encrusted with crystals or jewels. The materials that the topper is made from heavily dictate the price of the topper. They can be anything from a few dollars to several thousand.

Be sure that when you are thinking about your topper that you include all the things that you want your guests to know about you and your fiance. If something is very important and dear to you then perhaps you should include a symbol of that in your topper. Be sure though that the topper does not overwhelm the cake as the centerpiece of the cake table. Also be sure that you remember youre getting married and you want to keep the mood of happiness and love uppermost in your guests minds. They are there to see you marry the one you love not get a biography of you and your spouses lives.

Select colors that will blend in well with your cakes decoration and design. Having the goal of a well coordinated cake and topper should be what you have in mind when you purchase both items. They should integrate well and make a spectacular appearance.