By Louise Baltruschat Hollis
Photos by James & Kerrie Photography
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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Flowers are a go-to for wedding cake decor, and rightly so – they can look so pretty after all.
Photo: Indie Love Photography via Safari Tent Wedding Cake Topper: Two Kissing Fish Cake: Marks & Spencer
Photo: Rockrose Photography via Ashridge Great Barn Wedding Cake: Rebecca Wedding Hair
Photo: Camilla Andrea Photography via Modern Pink Wedding Cake: The Iced Vegan
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.
Photo: J. Emmanuel Photography via Desert Disco Wedding Cake: Sweet Kylee Cakes
Photo: Beans On Toast For Two via Afternoon Tea Wedding
Photo: Grace Elizabeth Photography via Noke Hotel Wedding Cake: Heaven Is A Cupcake
Photo: Tiree Dawson via Alpine Christmas Wedding Cake: The Cake Lady
Photo: Anna Pumer Photography via Sparkly Wedding
Photo: When Charlie Met Hannah via Tropical Wedding Ideas Cake: Kate’s Homemade Cakes Cake Topper: To Be Adorned
Photo: Janice Yi Photography via Origami Marquee Wedding
Keeping things simple in the topper department enables your wedding cake to totally shine.
Photo: Jenna Kathleen Photographer via Autumnal Garden Wedding Cake: @claire.diggle
Photo: Gemma Giorgio via Cream Blush Wedding Cake: MooMoo Cakes
Photo: Katherine and Her Camera via Marie Antoinette Wedding Ideas Cake: Gerastan Bakehouse
Photo: Michelle Huggleston Photography via Rainbow Wedding Ideas Cake: Lily’s Bake Box
Photo: Kirsty Rockett Photography via Hidden River Barn Wedding Cake: Costco Cake Topper: Lucy’s Toppers
Photo: Lisa and Neil via Swaffham Prior Village Hall Wedding
For a rustic wedding theme, opt for natural materials, imperfect touches and wood!
Photo: Terri & Lori Photo and Film via Boho Rustic Barn Wedding Cake: Cake Cuisine
Photo: Belle Art Photography via Ashes Barns Wedding
Photo: Kate Hensley Phillips Photography via Cenita Vineyards Wedding Cake: C&N Cakes
Photo: Kerry Diamond Photography via Woodland Boho Wedding Cake: Everydays A Cupcake
Photo: Roshni Photography via Boho Wedding Ideas Cake: Lisa Adams Cakes Cake Macrame: Wye Knot Bridal
If you want something a little more alternative, be sure to allow your personality to shine with this topper inspiration.
Photo: The Light Painters via DIY Autumn Wedding Cake: Sussex Bakehouse
Photo: Rebecca Jones Photography via Farmer Barn Wedding Cake Topper: sugarplumcottage
Photo: Rebecca Douglas Photography via East Quay Whitstable Wedding Cake: Cakes by Tess
Photo: James and Kerrie Photography via Crowcombe Court Wedding Cake: The Silver Cake Cake Topper: Zippitysstudio
Photo: Petal and Blush Artistry via Festival Rave Tipi Wedding
Photo: Gina Fernandes Photography via Navy Gold Wedding Ideas Cake: The Cake Spa Cake Topper: Burnt Island Occasions
Photo: Thyme Lane Photography via Northamptonshire Barn Wedding Cake: The Iced Vegan
Photo: Dani Louise Photography via Midsummer Night’s Dream Wedding Cake: Where The Ribbon Ends
If you want to buy a cake topper, try these online stores for toppers (or crafting materials):
There are lots of ways to reuse your wedding cake topper, try these:
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.
And so there you have it, all the wedding cake topper inspiration you need to choose yours. Yay!
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