To Top It All Off

“On the top it has a bouquet of white or silver flowers, or confectioner’s quaint dolls representing the bride and groom.” – Emily Post

For those of you who have not heard of Emily Post, she is the author of the most well know book on everything life, business, and event etiquette. With that being said, even Miss Etiquette herself thought that a cake topper was a must! For some couples, you may already have a specific set of figurines or customized topper you want to use. For others, here are some ideas! 

1)    Family Heirlooms

If you have chosen an elegant cake complete with lace detailing or fancy piping them perhaps use a broach that has been passed down for generations as the perfect topper for a sophisticated, vintage cake.

2)    Custom Figurines

The most old-fashion, fun option is by far bride and groom figurines! For many couples, it is a way to incorporate their occupations or hobbies into their wedding day. Have fun with it- just like the couple above who worked for the FBI, or the couple below who opted for the “Hunter and his Bride” dolls. 

3) Monograms

Who doesn’t love a good monogram? We have seen an increasing trend in customized monograms for an elegant, southern wedding cake. Not only are they super affordable and easy to use, they will add another personalized touch to your wedding day.

Last but not least….

3)    Flowers

Perhaps the most commonly used wedding topper is a beautiful arrangement of flowers. There is a reason why flowers are everyone’s go to. For a very detailed cake, flowers offer a subtle but gorgeous touch. If you are choosing this option, be sure to let your florist and baker know so that they can collaborate on some ideas!  

And always, be sure to get your fabulous wedding photographer to capture these details of your wedding cake! 

Photography by Rick Dean Photography LLC 

One for Every Guest

Second to dancing, what is every wedding guest’s favorite part? You got it…the wedding favors. Now we all may be counting the amount of customized candy we have consumed over the last wedding season or how your drawer is overflowing with “to have and to hold and to keep your drink cold” koozies, but somehow these are still our favorite souvenirs of a great time spent with family and friends! No doubt, koozies and candy are the go to wedding favors, but if you are looking to get a little creative there are tons of ideas out there. 

Just like any other detail of your wedding, it is important that your wedding favor be reflective of the happy couple’s personalities. If you and your fiancé are wine connoisseurs, then a wine bar complete with personalized wine glasses for your guest and your favorite wine selections would be more than fitting. For those of you going for the southern wedding theme, then perhaps pralines or benne wafers would be a great gift for those guests who appreciate all things southern cuisine. If you and your fiancé enjoy spending time in the garden or on the farm, think about giving your guests flower or plant seeds so that they can enjoy your favorite aspects of the outdoors. From garden seeds to palmetto frond roses, there are ways to customize any type of wedding favors. 

For those of you who share a passion for a specific cause, be sure to share that with your wedding guests. For the couples that have a heart for non-profit organizations or awareness groups, think about making a donation in honor of your guests. If you would like to have something to give your guests look into ordering customized wristbands that are representative of the organization’s cause. Last but not least, always remember to have a wedding photographer capture these details of your wedding day! 

Photography by Rick Dean Photography LLC