It’s not a given that you’re going to have a topper on your wedding cake, but if you are, why just pick up a standard one? Instead, why not have one custom made? There are many good options for custom-made wedding cake toppers these days that can give your wedding cake some personal flair and humor to help make your wedding reception more fun.

Hand-Made Clay Figurines

There are many people who advertise that they can make caricature wedding cake toppers for you out of clay. It’s important to note that these tend to be caricature style. They will look recognizably like you, but they won’t be exactly your appearance. The goal is not to get a photorealistic representation of you, but to get something that has style and personality.

If you look at the examples the artists show on their websites, you will get a good idea of what to expect from their style of sculpture and can decide if it’s right for you.

Sometimes people will also provide hand painted but not necessarily hand sculpted figurines. These will look sort of like you, but will have more of a generalized appearance.

Bobblehead Style 3D Printing

Another option for a custom cake topper is a 3D printed cake topper, which can come in a bobblehead design, or if you prefer just with a slightly enlarged head. The enlarged heads allow people to better see your facial features which are represented with a good deal of accuracy on these printed versions. In addition to having the face customized to match yours, you can choose from hundreds of different options when it comes to the body design, anything from a Mr. & Mrs. Smith gun-toting couple to playing piano to just walking on the beach together.

3D Photorealistic Toppers

If you are looking for something that is a little more elegant, you can select a photorealistic 3D printed cake topper. In this option, you get a cake topper that is based on a full-body imaging of the bride in her dress and the groom in his tuxedo or suit. All details are represented faithfully, although these can be made in color or in all white for increased elegance. Because of the sophistication of the software, the bride and groom can even be imaged separately and put together after the fact so that he won’t see her in her wedding dress before the ceremony.

These advanced options for adding personality to your wedding cake can give your cake something special and they can remain as a keepsake of your wedding day—a more tangible memento than any pictures.

At Stonebrook Manor, we can help you create the wedding of your dreams and capture your exact style. Please contact us today to schedule a tour of our north Denver facilities and talk about your wedding ideas.