Cake Toppers: They're Not Just for Weddings Anymore

When most think of cake toppers, they think of weddings. However, cake toppers can be used for any special occasion – like birthdays!

Birthday Cake Toppers

Birthdays may be the number one social occasion that calls for a cake. Don't miss this opportunity to really make it pop with a special cake topper. What kind should you choose?

How to Choose Appropriate Birthday Cake Toppers

Consider the Birthday Person: Think of their personality and choose cake toppers representative of that. For example, if it's your boyfriend's birthday and he's an avid fisherman, you can really make his cake stand out if there's a large trout on top of it.

Consider the Age: The kind of cake toppers you choose will vary depending on how old the birthday person is. A child's cake can be made extra special with fanciful toy cake toppers with lots of colors.

On the other hand, if it's your girlfriend whose turning 40, you can really get creative. If she has a sense of humor, a grandma sitting in a rocking chair would make a hilarious cake topper.

Consider the Cake: Believe it or not, cakes have styles too. Some are formal, others are traditional, some are layered, others are flat (sheet cakes). The type of cake toppers you choose should match the style of the cake.

Consider the Cost: Cake toppers can cost as much, or more than the cake, although many are very reasonably priced. Shop around to get the best price.

After taking all this into consideration, you may have the perfect idea for one, but not be able to locate it. In this case, what do you do? How do you find the exact cake topper you want?

Cake Toppers: Getting a Special Design

If you can't find the exact cake topper you need, you can have one made. The price will vary depending on the type, style, size, and material it's made from, among a few other variables.

If you plan to go this route, be sure to plan weeks ahead, as it can take weeks to get yours made and delivered in time for the special occasion.

Cake Toppers: Questions to Ask the “Designer”

Following are three questions to ask the person who will make your cake topper.

1) Price: Most designers won't know the final cost until you explain to them exactly what you want. So, try to have a rough idea of this going in.

2) Time: As in, how long will it take for them to complete it. As mentioned above, it could take weeks, so be sure to tell the designer the date of the occasion you need it for.

3) Design Ideas: If you don't know exactly what style of cake topper you want, but know the style of the cake, ask the designer for ideas. Most professionals have created hundreds of cake toppers, and may be able to suggest something you would never even have thought of.