Things You Should Know About Wedding Cake Toppers

by Michael Sampson

Centuries ago, there was a baker's daughter who was about to be married had wished to have a perfect emblem of her marriage. She asked her father to help her find that perfect symbol in order to indicate the love that has transpired between her and her groom.

After some series of careful deliberation, the father finally came up with something that he thought would best signify the kind of love his daughter has for her husband. And so, when the wedding day came, the baker's daughter was so happy because there stood, in the middle of the wedding cake, two miniature, but lovely figurines perfectly dressed for the wedding.

The father said that this is the perfect symbol of their marriage, in which the couple is the main attraction of the ceremony.

This could have been a fiction or a true story, but nobody can really tell if this is the start of the wedding cake topper history.

Nevertheless, since its inception, the wedding cake toppers had long been the traditional symbol of married couples as they were symbolically placed above the wedding cake for everybody to see.

Wedding cake toppers are available in a wide array of designs, colors, and styles wherein couples can choose whatever they think would best portray their marriage.

So, for those who want to know some tips regarding the right way to choose wedding cake topers, here are some tips that you may use:

1. Never use wedding cake toppers that are made of plastics, especially the cheap ones.

Even if you are tight on a budget, it is best not to choose wedding cake toppers that are made of plastics. Usually, these are the ones that are readily available in the department stores.

Wedding cake toppers should be as exceptional as your wedding cake. Therefore, it is best to use wedding cake toppers that is out of ordinary and never before seen in any wedding. This may cost a little bit more than what you have intended to spend with but would definitely convert your wedding cake into something wonderful, one that would definitely make your wedding truly a memorable event.




2. Be creative.

It is best if the wedding along with your wedding cake and cake toppers are all personalized. This means that the designs and styles are creatively made by the couple. This will add more romance and glamour on the wedding itself.

Best of all, do not be constrained with the traditional and classical designs of wedding cake toppers. You may deviate from the customs and have your very own wedding cake toppers.

Today, there are many contemporary designs that the couple may use. In fact, they can even have their own ideas. All they have to do is to ask their baker to make the concept and use it as their wedding cake topper.



3. For the budget conscious couple, you can use your parent's wedding cake topper if it is still available. This will truly make your wedding cake very special because of the hand-down generation.

The point is, whatever designs or styles of cake toppers you choose to have on your wedding cake, the fact that it symbolizes your marriage is already a special concept that no other item can replace.

Wedding cake toppers are not just sheer embellishments in a cake but more of an emblem, one that best represents the love that is flowing in the hearts of the couple.

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Romantic Heart-shaped Wedding favors & gifts

HEART WEDDING PROGRAM FANS
This Wedding Program fan is printed on your choice of smooth White Card Stock or Ecru Card Stock with a Deckle Edge. Finished size of printed area is 8" x 9". Wooden handle is 4-1/8"L. Max # of lines for the back side is 25 lines.

CUP OF LOVE HEART CUPS & SAUCERS (6)
Invite your guests to a "Cup of Love" in these delightful heart shaped cups & saucers. The unique feature is that the cups are heart shaped on the insides as well!
Choose from espresso size 2.5 oz. or tea cup size 7 oz.
Also choose platinum or gold trim/handles.
Sold as a set of 6 in assorted colors as shown.

PINK & GOLD TEA CUPS & SAUCERS (6)
Invite your guests to a "Cup of Love" in these delightful pink heart shaped cups & saucers, trimmed in gold. The unique feature is that the cups are heart shaped on the insides as well!
Tea cup size 7 oz. set of 6.
CUP: 4-3/4"W x 2-1/2"H x 3-7/8"D.
SAUCER: 5-1/2"L x 5-43/4"W x 3/4"H.
Box size: 13-3/4"D x 4-1/8"H.

SILK WEDDING WREATH
As featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, this elegant wreath will add style and grace to your wedding decorations. Use on a doorway, on the back of your car (add a "just-married" sign or banner), or as a focal point on a wall.
Each rose wreath has 42 silk roses and can be bent into a round or heart shape (very easy to do), approx 19"D. Choose from creamy pink, pink or red roses.
Or cream hydrangea flowers (approx 402 flowers), 19"D. (You will need ribbon or invisible fishing line for hanging, not included).

MINI HEART PASTEL ESPRESSO SET (6)
Perfect for bridal shower and wedding favors, our Mini Heart Pastel Espresso Cups and Saucers can be filled with your favorite beans or sweet confections. Features whimsical heart shaped saucers with gold trim on the cups, saucers and handles. In assorted pastel colors, as shown.
Comes in a yellow hat box styled gift box with white satin lining.
Set of 6 tea cups & saucers.
Cup: 2-1/8"D x 2-1/4"H. Saucer: 4-3/4"D x 4-1/4"H.

COLORED MINI L'AMOUR HEART CANDY
Exclusive to weddingthings.com, our Colored Mini L'Amour Candy are elegant confections for all your wedding favors. The outer surface consists of a shiny colored thick candy shell, then a small Belgian chocolate center. Perfect for baby shower favors too.
Ideal for outdoor weddings, since they will not melt as easily as chocolates in the heat. Choose from white, blue, yellow, pink, green, lilac and red. Triangular-heart shaped, 1/2"D x 1/4"H.
Approx. 400 pieces per pound. Approx 20-30 pieces to fill one MEDIUM SIZED Glass Top Candy Tin, sold separately.

RASPBERRY HEART GUMDROPS
Add the refreshing taste of Raspberry to your wedding favors with these very addictive gumdrops.
These delectable sweets are soft and flavorful on the inside and have a delightful little crunch on the outside.
Perfect for weddings, anniversaries and other romantic occasions. Red heart shaped. Sold by the pound with approx. 113 pieces per pound. Soft to the tooth.

HEART CHIMES
Give a favor with all your heart...our elegant Heart Shaped Chimes are perfect as "kissing bells" for the reception and ideal for paperweights in your office. Made of shiny aluminium, choose from a plain heart or one that has LOVE engraved on it.
SIZE: 2-7/8"D x 2-1/2"H x 1" thick.
Comes in a black velvet lined gift box.

CONVERSATION HEART CANDY, as seen on the OPRAH show
As seen on the Oprah show! Conversation heart candies!
For wedding confections that are unconventional and hip, fill our Glass Top Candy Tins with fun and colorful conversation heart candies.
Assorted colors with different sayings and phrases of the times. These candies are not specifically for WEDDINGS and can be used for other occasions too!
IDEA: Gather a few friends together to make these "Oh so cute!" conversation heart rolls. Just cut some pieces of clear cellophane, stack up 8 pieces of candy, then tie at the ends with gingham ribbon, assorted colors available.

HEART WINE STOPPER
Elegant and functional, our Heart Wine Stopper is the perfect wedding favor to express your heartfelt gratitude. Shiny chrome finish so it will always shine.
4"L x 1-1/4"D heart x 7/8"W.

HEART MEASURING SPOONS
On the back, these heart measuring spoons have perfectly accurate measurements. On the front, the spoons display charming measurements such as "a spoonful of happiness," "a scoop of joy," "a pinch of passion" and "a dash of devotion", words to remind your guests of your special union every time they cook!
The heart shaped measuring spoons come in a white box with a clear top so that your guests can see right away the special wedding favors you've served up. Also, finished off with a white satin bow. To add a personal touch, consider tucking in a copy of a favorite family recipe. These wedding favors really measure up!
Matching personalized tags are available for $0.50 per tag when ordering 24 or more of this item.

HOOKED ON LOVE PURSE HOOK
Get your girlfriends Hooked on Love with these ultra hip fashionable purse accessories. Instead of hanging your purse on the back of restaurant chairs, now you can keep your purse close and secure, off of the floor...with style. Place this gorgeous heart shaped hook at the edge of a table to use as a cradle for your purse---wherever you go!
The heart shaped purse hooks have a detailed silver metal beaded trim and white enamel in the center with the word "LOVE" delicately displayed in the center. Ideally packaged in a purse shaped envelope with a white ribbon handle, this perfect gift is completed with a trendy pink and black Hooked on Love label.
As a bonus, included is a handy velvet bag to store your purse hook in and a card on how to use the hooks.
Size of Purse Hook: 4.5" wide.
Size of Packaging: 6.25" x 4.5"

HEART TEA INFUSER
Perfect for wedding favors, bridal shower favors, and even favors at bridal tea parties, these adorable tea infusers come in a clear plastic box that let guests know right away what's inside.
These sweet heart infusers can be given with a packet of your favorite tea, filled with sweets, or just tied with a pretty bow! Here's one wedding favor that will warm your guests' hearts...and their tea cups!
Ribbon and Tags sold separately.
Size: 6".

MONOGRAM HEART CANDLES
The perfect way to show your new surname initial, our Monogram Heart Candles are designed to resemble little petits fours.
Lightly scented in vanilla, these soft blue candles are accented with white swiss dots along the base.
Each heart candle sits on a cupcake liner and comes cello wrapped, then secured with a silver wire tie.1-3/4"D x 1-1/4"H.
IDEA: For classy and easy favors, put a candle into our "Almost Perfect" Organza Bags (sold separately), as seen in the photo.
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HEART SHAPED FLOWER SEEDS
Spread your love by giving your guests hand-made paper hearts that are embedded with a blend of annual and perennial wildflowers seeds.
Mixture of Sweet Alyssum, Dame's Rocket, Siberian Wallflower, Candytuft, Poppy, Lemont Mint, Baby's Breath, Sweet William Pinks, Baby Blue Eyes.
Instructions on the sage green and dark hunter green folder direct your guests to plant the heart to create a lasting reminder of your wedding day. (Assembly required).
Outside: "All things grow with love..." (printed in black)
Inside: "In our garden...love grows" (printed in copper)
2 3/4" square when folded.

AIR MAIL HEART LUGGAGE TAGS
Forget the flimsy paper tags provided by airlines to identify your luggage! These heart shaped leather-like luggage tags will help your girlfriends spot their belongings in a "heart" beat.
Luggage Tags fasten to luggage easily using the adjustable buckle strap. The identification card has space for your name, address and other contact info. A lovely way to accessorize luggage and make traveling easier for your guests.
What makes this lovely favor even more complete is the attention to detail in every package. Each white heart shaped luggage tag comes packaged in none other than its very own little "suitcase" - a clear box trimmed in white and marked with a "thank you" travel sticker. Finished off with a white satin bow tied to the handle.
For an additional charge have your names and wedding date personalized on a travel sticker in the color of your choice.
These matching personalized travel labels for $0.50 per label when ordering 24 or more of this item.

MARKED WITH LOVE HEART BOOKMARK
Give guests a practical gift from the heart - a stunning stainless steel bookmark carved into a "lovely" heart. They will be reminded that your wedding was "Marked with Love" each time they pick up their favorite book.
Each silver colored heart comes in its very own shimmery white book shaped folder with a white satin ribbon closure. Bookmarks are strung to a white tassel that dangles from the top of each folder.
And here's an idea - try slipping in this unique bookmark along with your save-the-date cards to make sure guests "mark" the date!
Size: Bookmark - 2.5", finished folder - 2.75" x 4.25".
Matching personalized labels are available for $0.50 per label when ordering 24 or more of this item.

HEART TAPE MEASURE
Guests can "measure up some love" with these heart shaped tape measures. With its key ring attached, this favor is sure to stay handy and add a "lovely" accessory to their keys. The measuring tape easily retracts at the push of a heart shaped button in the center.
This pretty in pink gift is ready share with friends and family. Presented in a clear box labeled with "LOVE" and decorated with pink and pastel hearts and finished off with a white satin bow.
Size of finished favor: 2" x 3.2", Size of tape measure: 2".
Personalized labels are available for $0.50 per label when ordering 24 or more of this item.

HEART COOKIE CUTTER AND CARD
As featured in InStyle Weddings, this is a delightful way to send your love to all your guests. Our heart shaped cookie cutters come with cards with a "Recipe for Love Cookies". This is an actual recipe for SUGAR COOKIES with a playful recipe for love beside each of the ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar (1/2 cup love), 2 cups flour (2 cups happiness) etc.
The front of the card is blank with a heart shaped "punch-out", so that you can see the recipe through the cookie cutter. Can be used for place cards too. Ribbon and calligraphy not included.
PLEASE NOTE: on the last line of this pre-printed card it states: Please enjoy while remembering the sweetness of our Wedding Day! This may not be suitable if you are planning on using them for a bridal shower. If you wish, there is space on the FRONT for you to personally hand-write your names & date or your guests' names (for use as placecards). Many brides like to use a metallic pen to match their theme colors.
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PLANTABLE HEART NOTES
LEAD TIME: allow 2-3 weeks for production, plus shipping time. Please check your email for a proof after 3-4 business days (of placing your order). Your order will be on hold until you reply back to us.
The Plantable Heart Notes are a three-piece product: plantable seed heart, glassine envelope and planting instructions. Put them all together for a wonderfully economical, delightfully unique wedding favor that grows wildflowers when your guests plant them. What a lovely way to symbolize your growing, blooming love!
Choose from white, lavender, pink, blue, yellow or green paper colors available to personalize your seed favor.
Minimum order of 60.
Order in multiples of 5.
Heart is 2" x 2".

HEART MAGNETS
Add a splash of color to your wedding favors with our Red Heart Magnets. Hand crafted from blown-glass, these are ideal decorations for our Mini Favor Buckets (sold separately).

Porcelain Cake Topper

Porcelain Cake Topper by Things Remembered
The traditional bride-and-groom cake topper gets a makeover with this beautiful double-heart version. It comes complete with its own presentation case and an engraving plate to commemorate the big event.

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Asian-themed wedding galore

Whether you are of Asian descent, or just want to bring some Zen flavor into your wedding, we've found some amazing ideas to implement Oriental style into the most important day of your life. These specially crafted Asian Wedding Favors and gifts recall the beauty and elegance of the Far East while retaining a distinctly modern sophistication.

Asian Fusion Traditional Guest Book A perfect centerpiece to a banquet or receiving table, this gorgeous Unity candle set features the red (the Chinese good luck color ) unity candle with the Asian symbol for love on parchment paper, gold thread trim, and black Chinese buttons and beads. The lighting tapers are also red, and wrapped with tan paper held with gold ribbon and small black buttons. A lovely idea for any Asian-themed celebration, these candles are sure to bring good luck to the new couple.


Asian Fusion Square Ring Pillow
Just the perfect finishing touch to any Asian-inspired wedding, this sumptuous ring pillow includes a Chinese-inspired motif of red fabric (the Chinese good fortune color) black buttons and red beads with gold cord. Pillow measures 8" square.


Asian Fusion Designer Pen Base
A classic blend of two distinguihsed styles, this handsome pen stand features elegant red Asian fabric along with Chinese-styled buttons, beads, and fabric. The gold pen and stand are perfect Western elegance, as well. Matching Asian Fusion Guest Book also available.


Traditional Script Brushed Silver Asian Double Happiness Cake Top
Asian double happiness symbols in traditional script, for your cake or other decoration. Measures 4".


Asian Pink Brocade Slipper Favor Boxes (Set of 6)
A favor they're sure to take home! These lovely silk brocade slipper boxes are a perfect package for any favor, but later guests can use them to store jewelry, collectibles, mementoes... whatever they like! Measure 5" by 1" tall, and sold in sets of six.


Asian "Snap Purse" Favor/ Place card Holder (Set of 12)
These Asian snap purses make great containers for guest favors and treats. Fill them up with candies, herbs, mints... whatever you have in mind. Best of all, the snap tight latch lets them double as dainty placecard holders. Cranberry red color fits any decor or theme. Purses measure 2 3/4" x 1 3/4", and are sold in sets of 12.


Asian Pink Brocade Box - Set of 6
With all the subtle beauty of Asia as their inspiration, these charming brocade favor boxes hold no limit on the imagination. Use them to wrap candy or Jordan almonds, or even to act as a small vase for the seedling you've enclosed inside. Your guests will love them! A minimum order of 2 sets is required.


Asian Spoons - Set of 12
Asian spoons are crafted for beauty, grace and durability - just like the finer points of marriage! These porcelain spoons are sold in sets of 12 and make a wonderful accent or treat holder at any kind of place setting. A minimum order of two sets is required. Tag shown is not included.


Asian Love Placecard Holders with Matching Place Cards(Set of 4)
These enchanting placecard holders bring the allurement of the <1/2xml:namespace prefix =" st1" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags">Far East right to your table. Each heart shaped holder direct guests to their seats with the ancient Chinese symbol of love. Symbolize the meaning of love with these elegant and timeless holders. Guests can later use these mementos for their own cards and photos. Item sold as a set of four with matching placecards included.


Double Happiness Asian Themed Shot Glass, Double Happiness Asian Themed Bud Vase and Double Happiness Asian Themed Champagne Flute
Personalize your event with these Asian-inspired shot glasses. Double the shots! Double the happiness! Designed with the Asian "double happiness'"symbol each shot glass will make a great addition to any home bar. Glass is custom engraved with the first names of the bride and the groom and their wedding date. The shot glass makes a perfect gift for the groomsmen or anyone who loves taking a straight shot. Due to personalization there is a minimum order.


Asian Love Glass Coasters
These unique glass coasters proclaim your devotion in two languages! An alternating frosted and clear glass pattern frames the word "love" in English beneath the Asian calligraphic character for the same. Slip-resistant supports keep the coasters in place during use; these sturdy little keepsakes will function well and look great on any desk or table. Coasters come gorgeously packaged in sets of two in a clear 3.5" x 3.5" display gift box tied with a red sheer organza ribbon. Send your guests home with elegance from the East.