50 Creative Wedding Cake Toppers
While most couples today top their cakes with flowers, there's something to be said about the traditional wedding cake topper — it's a keepsake that serves as a wonderful memento from your wedding long after the last slice of cake is gone. Here, check out 50 of our favorite ideas.
By: Kristen Klein
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Meaningful Quote -155215
Artfully arrange your favorite biblical quote on your cake.
Photo Credit: Anecdotes and Apple Cores
Cinderella's Birds
Channel your favorite fairy tale in your wedding cake topper.
Photo Credit: Jennifer Fuj Photography
Vintage Porcelain
Classic porcelain figurines never go out of style.
Photo Credit: Fairy Tale Photography
Blinged-Out Initial
Add some sparkle to your cake with a crystal-embellished topper.
Photo Credit: Mulberry Lane Studio
Foot-Popping Kiss
Choose an adorable figurine that represents your romance.
Photo Credit: Anna Marisol Photography
'20s Bride & Groom
Mirror your wedding's theme with the attire on your cake topper figurines.
Photo Credit: Belathée Photography
Clay Bride & Groom
Create a one-of-a-kind replica of you and your spouse in your wedding-day attire.
Photo Credit: Trish Barker Photography
Thematic Initials
Carry over your wedding theme to your topper; add an anchor between your initials for a nautical wedding.
Photo Credit: Jenna Leigh Wedding Photography
Special Phrase
Show your guests how you really feel about your wedding day.
Photo Credit: Lightframe Photo
Peg Bride & Groom
Don't forget to include a miniature version of your pet!
Photo Credit: Shannon Michele Photography
Golden Pumpkin
Top your cake with an emblem representative of your wedding season.
Photo Credit: C. Tyson Photography
Beach Chairs
Complement a sea-themed cake with a pair of beach chairs.
Photo Credit: Nikki Cole Photography
Stick Letters
Create a rustic topper out of sticks and twine.
Photo Credit: Douglas Benedict Photography
Love Birds
A pair of birds perfectly complement this tree-inspired rustic wedding cake.
Photo Credit: Blue Dahlia Photography
Monogram
A ruffled cake looks even sweeter with an oversized monogram on top.
Photo Credit: Photo Love
Rope Letter
You can still have a cake topper with a non-traditional cake!
Photo Credit: Paris Mountain Photography
Wooden Letter
Simply paint a wooden letter to match your color scheme for an easy DIY topper.
Photo Credit: Julie Nicole Photography
Special Phrase
Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography via Your Wedding Experience Presented By David Tutera
Rocking Chairs
Grow old together in a pair of rocking chairs.
Photo Credit: Jennifer Weems Photography
Batter Up
Reflect your favorite hobbies and activities in your topper.
Photo Credit: Jennifer Weems Photography
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Find a fun way to show that you're the perfect match.
Photo Credit: Ari Simphoukham Photography
Birdie Bride & Groom
Dress up a pair of love birds as a pair of newlyweds.
Photo Credit: Dana Grant Photography
Mickey Mouse Hat
What could be more perfect for a Disney wedding than topping your cake with Mickey Mouse ears?
Photo Credit: White Rabbit Photo Boutique
Paper Dolls
Make your cake topper stand out more with a fun banner on top.
Photo courtesy of Ready Go Wedding Co./Etsy
Under the Moon
Vintage charm abounds in this lovely topper.
Photo courtesy of Jolie En Rose Vintage/Etsy
Cowboy Boots
This adorable topper is perfect for a rustic wedding.
Photo courtesy of Morgan the Creator/Etsy
Names
Personalize your topper with your first names — a great option if you're not changing your last name.
Photo courtesy of Bridenew/Etsy
Tree Slices
This topper is the perfect fit for a rustic wedding.
Photo courtesy of A Life So Simple/Etsy
