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Thursday, April 14, 2011

After yesterday's gorgeous, understated wedding, the one detail I can't get out of my mind is their classic cake topper. There's something so romantic and hopeful about them; while your mom or grandmother's topper is a perfect way to pay homage their happy marriages, you can also find a topper to compliment your favorite decade or theme. The amazing collection at Fancy Flours is a dream to peruse, and you won't find a single tacky topper there!

What do you think; are cake toppers are sweet, retro touch or do they miss the mark completely?

Photo by Docuvitae, Flowers by Holly Flora.
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31 comments:

  1. VictoriaApril 14, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Cake toppers are the perfect retro touch! They are a piece that will never go out of style for me:)

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  2. Rhiannon BosseApril 14, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I love vintage cake toppers, Lena. The one from yesterday's wedding you featured, is simply perfect :)

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  3. postcards and prettiesApril 14, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    These cake toppers are so sweet. They remind me of my parent's wedding cake.

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  4. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdApril 14, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    That is so pretty!

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  5. {The Perfect Palette}April 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Yes, I agree cake toppers can be really fun. Love vintage ones, xoxo, chrissy.

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  6. jacin {lovely little details}April 14, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    ohhh i love how the cake topper can bring in such a pretty detail in such an understated {or extreme} way!

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  7. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsApril 14, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    love the flowers on top too.

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  8. NikkiApril 14, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I think it's funny that they're making such a comeback. I love them so long as it's not the bride dragging the groom down the aisle one...

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  9. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I'm not gonna lie - the cake topper at our wedding was a HUGE hit. I loved it with all my heart and we have it proudly displayed on a bookshelf in our living room. I think a cake topper, whether classic or modern, is a great idea and one that shouldn't be overlooked!

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  10. jillian :: cornflake dreams.April 14, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    i really love wedding toppers, i think they are so sweet. i would love to use two glass blue birds that h's mom gave us last year but they might be too heavy... we'll see! xoxo jcd :: cornflake dreams

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  11. JohannaApril 14, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I heart cake toppers. Etsy is another great place to start. Got mine there and they sit in my hutch and make me smile everyday.

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  12. A "cheery" dispositionApril 14, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    I agree, I love cake toppers! They are sweet and romantic traditions to hold on to forever.

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  13. Lizzie @ ResnarkableApril 14, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    i like 'em! I'm a fan of just two initials too, simple and what not

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  14. ChristieApril 14, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Cake toppers are always such a cute addition to any wedding cake. I'm adding one to mine when I get married in June!

    In Fashion and Style

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  15. AshleighApril 14, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    All of the above!! If it has special meaning I say go for it!

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  16. ashley nicole catherineApril 14, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    i think they're super cute when i see them, but i think i'll go for flowers instead.

    xo.ashley

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  17. GloriaApril 14, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    i loooved our cake toppers, but it was definitely hard to find ones that weren't super cheesy!

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  18. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Mmmm..maybe it depends on the cake, but I love cake toppers...
    Hugs.
    Laura@RicevereconStile

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  19. HadassahApril 14, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Seeing these images I was very inspired!
    Your blog is beautiful and inspiring, I became a fan.

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  20. AmberApril 14, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    i love cake toppers, we had little birdies on our cake

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  21. Kimia KlineApril 14, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    cake toppers for me depend entirely on the cake. its all about staying true to your personal style and the vibe of the overall event.

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  22. katieApril 14, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    we didn't have one b/c I couldn't find one that I liked & loved the sleek, clean look of our cake. but I wish I had used one (esp. a vintage one!).

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  23. Kayla PooleApril 14, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    If we have them, I'm pretty sure we'll use a pair of lovebirds. It's been "our thing" since the beginning.

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  24. audrey marieApril 14, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    so cute - i love when cake stoppers represent the couple in a special way.

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  25. dianaApril 14, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    I love cake toppers, vintage, modern, unique! We had an all white modern cake topper, bride and groom that had a heart connected to it, one of those faceless ones...loved it! :)

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  26. Julie {love, julie}April 14, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    I really like cake toppers, especially the clothes pin ones you posted a while back!

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  27. PalomaApril 14, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    i really don't know how i feel. mostly i find them sort of frustrating (you just spent HUNDREDS on a cake and now everyone's just staring at your $10 topper!) but i have seen some really fantastic ones that just get me - usually involving a couple's pet :)

    on the fence!

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  28. Mighty BurnsApril 15, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    oh no I think they are sweet. Cake toppers are hard ones!

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  29. ali v.April 15, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I die for classic cake toppers like this one! They're so hard to come by--I still keep my eyes out for them! Is that weird!? ;) Happy Friday, my love! xoxo {av}

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  30. J.April 16, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    I love them, but sadly, I have not found the perfect one for my own wedding yet. And it's a month away! So I don't think I will have one.

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  31. Life,StyledApril 20, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Simple, sweet and fabulously vintage ~ does it get any better than that??? ;-))

    xoxo
    kristi

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