30 Wedding Cake Topper Ideas - Unique Cute & Creative

Looking for a wedding cake topper that is unique, budget-friendly and totally you? Well, you’re in luck as I’ve rounded up 30 creative and cute wedding cake topper ideas.

Whether you are planning a DIY masterpiece, a naked cake delight or even a buttercream-covered rustic treat, a topper can add some whimsy. Whether it be personalised names, mini caricatures or just plain pretty, a topper could tie your whole wedding theme together just so.

There are endless ideas and possibilities, so just imagine how unique you can make your cake…

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• Rustic Cake Toppers
• Unique Cake Toppers
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Flower Wedding Cake Toppers

Flowers are a go-to for wedding cake decor, and rightly so – they can look so pretty after all.

1. Wooden Figures & Hoop Flowers

Photo: Indie Love Photography via Safari Tent Wedding Cake Topper: Two Kissing Fish Cake: Marks & Spencer

2. Dried Flower Hoop

Photo: Rockrose Photography via Ashridge Great Barn Wedding Cake: Rebecca Wedding Hair

3. Dainty Blooms

Photo: Camilla Andrea Photography via Modern Pink Wedding Cake: The Iced Vegan

Cheap & DIY Wedding Cake Toppers

When it comes to cost-cutting, you can absolutely have an amazing topper on a small budget. From natural materials to things you already own or could craft, I have some ingenious options for you.

4. Disco Balls

Photo: J. Emmanuel Photography via Desert Disco Wedding Cake: Sweet Kylee Cakes

5. Velvet Bow

Photo: Beans On Toast For Two via Afternoon Tea Wedding

6. Corks

Photo: Grace Elizabeth Photography via Noke Hotel Wedding Cake: Heaven Is A Cupcake

7. Pine Cones

Photo: Tiree Dawson via Alpine Christmas Wedding Cake: The Cake Lady

8. Toy Cars

Photo: Anna Pumer Photography via Sparkly Wedding

9. Crochet Hearts

Photo: When Charlie Met Hannah via Tropical Wedding Ideas Cake: Kate’s Homemade Cakes Cake Topper: To Be Adorned

10. Paper Origami

Photo: Janice Yi Photography via Origami Marquee Wedding

Simple Wedding Cake Toppers

Keeping things simple in the topper department enables your wedding cake to totally shine.

11. Grooms

Photo: Jenna Kathleen Photographer via Autumnal Garden Wedding Cake: @claire.diggle

12. Bunting

Photo: Gemma Giorgio via Cream Blush Wedding Cake: MooMoo Cakes

13. Candelabra Candles

Photo: Katherine and Her Camera via Marie Antoinette Wedding Ideas Cake: Gerastan Bakehouse

14. Rainbow

Photo: Michelle Huggleston Photography via Rainbow Wedding Ideas Cake: Lily’s Bake Box

15. Brides

Photo: Kirsty Rockett Photography via Hidden River Barn Wedding Cake: Costco Cake Topper: Lucy’s Toppers

16. Wire Bicycle

Photo: Lisa and Neil via Swaffham Prior Village Hall Wedding

Rustic

For a rustic wedding theme, opt for natural materials, imperfect touches and wood!

17. Greenery Heart

Photo: Terri & Lori Photo and Film via Boho Rustic Barn Wedding Cake: Cake Cuisine

18. Harry Potter Inspired Stag

Photo: Belle Art Photography via Ashes Barns Wedding

19. Camping

Photo: Kate Hensley Phillips Photography via Cenita Vineyards Wedding Cake: C&N Cakes

20. Log Slice

Photo: Kerry Diamond Photography via Woodland Boho Wedding Cake: Everydays A Cupcake

21. Macrame

Photo: Roshni Photography via Boho Wedding Ideas Cake: Lisa Adams Cakes Cake Macrame: Wye Knot Bridal

Unique Wedding Cake Toppers

If you want something a little more alternative, be sure to allow your personality to shine with this topper inspiration.

22. Autumnal Halloween

Photo: The Light Painters via DIY Autumn Wedding Cake: Sussex Bakehouse

23. Tractor

Photo: Rebecca Jones Photography via Farmer Barn Wedding Cake Topper: sugarplumcottage

24. Beach

Photo: Rebecca Douglas Photography via East Quay Whitstable Wedding Cake: Cakes by Tess

25. Toy Deers

Photo: James and Kerrie Photography via Crowcombe Court Wedding Cake: The Silver Cake Cake Topper: Zippitysstudio

26. Festival

Photo: Petal and Blush Artistry via Festival Rave Tipi Wedding

27. Felt Animals

28. Celestial

Photo: Gina Fernandes Photography via Navy Gold Wedding Ideas Cake: The Cake Spa Cake Topper: Burnt Island Occasions

29. Toy Cows

Photo: Thyme Lane Photography via Northamptonshire Barn Wedding Cake: The Iced Vegan

30. Silver Stars

Photo: Dani Louise Photography via Midsummer Night’s Dream Wedding Cake: Where The Ribbon Ends

Where To Buy Cake Toppers?

If you want to buy a cake topper, try these online stores for toppers (or crafting materials):

• Amazon Cake Toppers
• Not On The Highstreet Cake Toppers
• Etsy Cake Toppers
• eBay Cake Toppers

What To Do With A Cake Topper After The Wedding?

There are lots of ways to reuse your wedding cake topper, try these:

• Frame it
• Pop it in a vase/glass bottle
• Gift it to another couple
• Put it in your wedding memory box
• Make it into an artwork
• Use it as a Christmas decoration

How Much Are Wedding Cake Toppers?

Wedding cake toppers can be free if you borrow one, use something from home or forage for a natural topper using items such as pine cones. Alternatively making your own, or buying a topper tends to range anywhere from £5-£40 depending on the complexity of the design, materials used and whether it is handmade.

Further Reading

• 40+ Wedding Cake & Dessert Table Ideas
• 51 Wedding Cake Stand Ideas