10 Unexpected Wedding Cake Toppers We're Loving Right Now

By Claire Sullivan
July 05, 2017
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Creative decorations to suit your personality.

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The cherry on top of any wedding cake is the item the couple chooses to crown it with. But since toppers are a long-held wedding tradition, you may feel bogged down by the overdone options. Sure, standard decorations are fine, but what's stopping you from getting more creative? Make your wedding cake even sweeter with a topper that feels uniquely you. Whether that means vintage smooching newlyweds or a modern, playful motif is your decision. We're just here to spark some ideas, but if you ask us, our picks are pretty great. These figurines are big on charm and will remain keepsakes after the last crumbs are gone. So click through and shop around—these wedding cake toppers are cute and editor-approved.

                                                                                              

Tassel Cake Topper

Bright-pink tassels look especially festive when strung above your wedding cake. This whimsy topper hails from Etsy and makes for a great talking piece.  

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Loving Gaze Cake Topper

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Go vintage, but do it right, like with figurines in a unique pose. Get something similar to this from Etsy shop Rustbelt Treasures.

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Crown Cake Topper

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Dreaming of a fairytale wedding or a princess-worthy dress? Give your cake and equal dose of pizazz with this Etsy "Windsor" topper.

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Custom Cake Topper

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Depict your new family with personalized figures. This "Me & Him" topper is from Lollipop Workshop on Etsy.

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Woodland Cake Topper

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Throwing an affair that's both rustic and whimsical? Try this "Woodland" topper from Coral and Tusk.

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Initial Cake Topper

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Classy and simple, you can't go wrong with a porcelain monogram topper. This timeless "M" came from Wedding Collectibles.

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Peaceful Cake Topper

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This "Doves and Ferns" topper is actually a keepsake box. Get one for yourself from Wendy Addison Studio.

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Pet Cake Topper

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Give a nod to your favorite animals or your furry friends at home. This Etsy clay creation is sure to catch guests' attention.

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Swans Cake Topper

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Swans are romantic for a reason—how darling is this "Kissing Swans" option from Herend?

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Vintage Cake Topper

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This unique topper makes another great vintage option. Buy something like it on Etsy for your cake.

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