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Top 10 Fall Cake Toppers

1) Precious Moments Rustic Wedding Cake Topper This Precious Moments cake topper is perfect for a Fall wedding with it's earthy tones and warm vibe. It will of course work best with a rustic wedding, but also works for vintage and shabby chic as well - which just so happen to be very popular wedding styles in the fall! 2) Willow Tree "Around You" One of the great things about a Fall Wedding is that embodies the intimate atmosphere of fall weather. Leaves change, the cold nips at your toes, and as the rain falls you drink hot coco and cuddle under a blanket made for one. This cake topper from Willow captures that, making it a perfect choice for your fall wedding. 3) Personalized Wood Veneer Sign

Following the trend of a woodsy accent, this monogram cake topper is great not only as a cake topper, works for those alternative wedding cake choices as well! 4) "A Love Nest" Wedding Cake Topper

Preparing for winter and to snuggle in, these love birds are a perfect representation of the new life you are starting together - preparing for the future and snuggling in! 5) Mr. & Mrs. Banner Cake Topper

Banners are definitely a trendy choice, but is particularly good for the fall as it embraces a lot of the same wedding styles that are popular for the fall. 6) Willow Tree "Promise" Wedding Cake Topper

This popular Willow figurine is a perfect Fall wedding cake topper with its subdued earthy tones that match the season and the composition that matches the sentiment. 7) Off-White Porcelain Bride and Groom Wedding Cake Topper Figurine

We have said before that gold accents are perfect for a fall wedding, making this traditional cake topper catered perfectly for the fall in a very simple way.

8) "A Romantic Dip" Dancing Bride and Groom Cake Topper

What better Fall cake topper than one that says "I'm falling for you"??

9) Love's Embrace Cake Topper Figurine

We love the small and simple details of this cake topper. The cool tones give a lighter look to the Fall feel, but that may be just what you need!

10) Legacy of Love Wedding Cake Topper

This cake topper is the word romance and would look beautiful on your love filled wedding cake!

Posted on September 25, 2014

Does a Wedding Cake Topper Need a Base?

The most basic answer to this frequent question is no. Cake topper bases are more often than not only used for aesthetic appeal. So the question you should ask yourself is do you want your cake topper to have a base? Bases can add an element of creativity, elegance, and even fun. But, depending on your cake topper and the base in question, it may add a formality that you are not looking for. At Wedding Collectibles we provide cake toppers with and without bases and bases that can be used with your choice of cake topper. It is the DIY of wedding cake toppers. Click here for bases that can be mixed and matched with any wedding topper.

There will be some cases where a base is required or a base cannot really be used. For example, if you are purchasing a glass cake topper, it is required to have some sort of base or stand for safety concerns, such that we do not sell glass figurines as cake toppers unless they have a base. Please note that acrylic cake toppers will often look like glass toppers, but do not require a base, so please be sure to read the product descriptions if you are unsure.

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Then, many of our monogram cake toppers and action toppers cannot be used with a base because they are made to be held to the cake through the use of prongs. For example, in the wedding cake topper above, the climbing groom has prongs in his hands and feet. This assures that the figure will stay where you want it, though it won’t exactly work as the best collectible on your mantle and it has no need for a cake topper base.

The Secret Life of Pets film

Posted on June 02, 2014

Real Maryland Wedding With Trevor & Emily

Meet The Couple When asked about their first kiss, Emily simply stated, "It was awesome, perfect, and in a hammock." This, almost completely, describes the relationship between Trevor and Emily. These two love birds met in Utah in January of 2011; her first memory of Trevor being him "showing off" on the piano playing "Great Balls of Fire" during a church choir practice.They began dating in August of 2011 when Emily invited Trevor to go running with her. It wasn't long after that until they, and anyone within two feet of them, knew that they were meant for each other. In a way, Emily's sweetness and Trevor's (sometimes described as annoying by his siblings) habit of knowing everything about just about everything, strikes a balance between the two, making it easy to love one another.

Bride and Groom

Trevor proposed to Emily at a picnic at the Corona Del Mar beach. His family can remember his eagerness as he whisked her off to this specially planned picnic after an 8 hour drive from Utah to California to visit his family, unable to wait another day.

The couple was married six months latter in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint's Maryland Temple on May 4th.

Little Details

For her bridal's Emily used big sunflowers that really just match her beaming personality. Then on her wedding day her bouquet was made of Lily of the Valley and were arranged by a close friend. She wanted to keep things simple and pretty, so her colors were sage green, cream, and coral pink. She had her bridesmaids pick out their own dresses in cream and had her family dress in cream also.

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The ceremony was the most important part for them and as Emily indicated, "It went perfectly". They were most grateful to have so much family and friends present, especially since they decided to have the wedding in Emily's hometown in Maryland and all of Trevor's family were on the west coast.

At the reception they had these adorable bird "you and I" cake toppers and a cake trimmed in Lily of the valley.

At the reception, they upheld quite a few of wedding traditions including cutting the cake, the father daughter and mother and son dance, the first dance, and even a money dance! They also did a bouquet toss and a garter toss, both were caught by the maid of honor and the best man!

They even included a poster cut out of Trevor's brother who was unable to attend the wedding since he was serving a mission for his church. This is a great way to have those important family members who can't make it to the wedding feel like they are a part of everything!

A Second Reception

Then, because the families lived on opposite coasts, the couple had a second reception or open house at the Fenn's residence in California so that more of Trevor's family and friends could attend.

Instead of cake, they decided to serve mini pies! They were made by a personal friend of Trevor's mother.

The reception decorations were done by family and friends, as were the photography at both wedding receptions.

To The Present Now the happy couple has just recently celebrated their second year of marriage, Trevor is nearing the completion of his first degree, and the two are expecting a baby girl this July! A big thanks to Trevor and Emily for sharing their wedding with us and with future brides. We wish you all the best! Share your wedding with Wedding Collectibles and let us tell your story and share your wedding ideas!

Posted on May 19, 2014

Top 10 Animal Cake Toppers

Animal cake toppers often mean color, cuteness, and a bit of light humor. Really, you cant put two palmerian figurines on top of your cake without it being something to smile about. But, the great thing about this is that animal wedding cake toppers offer a unique and fun way to establish who you are as a couple. Additionally, animal cake toppers have such a wide spectrum that they can be just as elegant as they can be goofy. This Top 10 list not only shows you the best of aninmal cake toppers, but it also demonstrates the wide variety of styles and tones these cake toppers can create. 1) Crystal Swan Cake Topper

As one of our more elegeant animal cake topper options, this decadent crystal swan cake topper is to die for. The dainty curves of the swans add a lightness and creates a soft flirtation with pure sophistication. You can order this cake topper on a white resin base with crystal accents. 2) Interlocking Bear Hug Cake Topper Figurine Set

This bear hug animal cake topper is a bit more playful than the number one cake topper, but its simple coloring and sweet sentiment make it a great choice for a couple that doesn't want to sacrifice regality for lightheartedness. 3) Pastel Rose Dove Cake TopperThis rose and dove wedding cake topper would be a perfect addition to a traditional and even religious wedding. The dove as a symbol for purity and faith can only be a good omen for the newly married bride and groom. 4) Bulldog Wedding Dog Cake Topper

This bull dog cake topper is a prime example of the kind of spunky fun an animal topper cake bring to the wedding scene. It works great mixed in with an acclectic style or a color (and humor) pop within a more classic wedding style.

5) Contemporary Love Birds Cake Topper

Birds are popular for those looking to do an animal cake topper, but this bird cake topper is unique in its contemporary style and attention to relationships and affection.

6) Dancing Froggie Wedding Cake Topper

This funky frog dance topper takes a shot at the classic princess and the frog fairytale. It is the perfect choice for the dream come true bride!

7) Goldfish Cake Topper Why do we love this as a cake topper? It is seriously adorable. These colorful kissing fish represent the two fish in that great big sea that found each other.

8) Duck Wedding Cake Topper Figurine

This cake topper is great because it's focus on affection is similar to the contemporary love bird topper ranked above, but with bolder colors and cartoonish aethetic is offers something a little more fun. 9) Purrfect Together Cat Cake Topper Figurine

This cat pairing is purrrfect for any cat loving couple or a couple that's love was fought for diligintly. Cat's are known for requireing it's owner to earn their love and respect, so if you worked hard in your relationship to establish love, respect, trust, and honesty, these cats may be purrrfect foy you.

10) Glass Beach Dolphin Cake Topper with Heart The last slot of our top ten animal cake toppers returns to a more traditionally styled topper. Traditional, however, should not be confused with the phrase "not unique". The curve created by the beautifully cut dolphens paired with heart shaped arch is absolute quintessence.

Posted on April 25, 2014

How to Develop a Wedding Theme or Style

It may seem kind of self serving to say, but wedding accessories are very important when it comes to fully developing your wedding theme or style. If all of your accessories are a mish-mash of what you borrowed from other people, your wedding may begin to look a little mish-mashed. Of course, if you are looking to create a more eclectic style, then by all means, go for it; it is a great way to save money. Otherwise, you are going to want your wedding accessories to be hand picked, just for you and your wedding dream. When developing your wedding theme and style, there are four areas of your wedding that your accessories are essential: The bride, the ceremony, the table centerpieces, and the cake. Whether you are on a budget or not, these or the four sections of your wedding that you want to pay extra attention to.

The Bride Let's face it. When people go to a wedding the first thing they want to look at is the bride. Not to objectify her, but she is the center-stone to the whole event. The bride and her dress. Your choice of wedding dress will heavily influence the tone of the wedding. For example, if you choose to wear a ballroom gown, but are having a bohemian theme, the two styles will clash. Then, you have to decide on how to do your hair and what bridal accessories to wear. These accessories will make or break your wedding look.
The Ceremony There are of course a lot of different aspects of the wedding ceremony that are going to affect your wedding theme or style. The location is of course key, but it is often what you do with that location that is going to really establish you in your ceremony. And really, there are a lot more wedding accessories that go into the wedding ceremony than many people realize, many of which depend on what traditions you are upholding. For example, you may need to decide on a unity candle, SAND JAR, flower baskets, or a ring pillow.
Reception Centerpieces In terms of reception decor, the centerpieces are going to be HUGE in establishing your theme or style. Taking the 1920's Inspired wedding that is featured on the Ruffled blog as an example, this bride's centerpiece is very simple, but the long stemmed vases and the mod styled center mat evoke that 1920's feel more than if she had just a regular rounded vase and a plain white table clothe. The center mat is probably what gives the 1920's vibe the most and is even reminiscent of the great american novel based in the 20's, The Great Gatsby. So, as you prioritize your reception decoration budget, be sure to pay attention to your centerpieces with what flowers, vases, candles, table numbers, place settings, and any other unique ornaments you wish to use.
The Cake The cake stands as one of the focal points of pretty much any reception and you are adhering to the tradition of cutting the cake, then you know it will end up at center stage, making the cake's design and accessories very important. Cake accessories that you will be choosing from will mainly be cake toppers, but may also include flowers. Wedding cake toppers are a great opportunity to establish your wedding theme, and as the cute bunny toppers in the photo above demonstrate, do not need to be completely traditional. Really, there are cake toppers made to work with almost any wedding theme and style.The wedding cake topper you choose is often reflective of your couple personality too and is one of the few wedding decorations that not only symbolize your love, but can also last beyond the wedding as a keepsake.

Posted on March 28, 2014

Top Ten "Cinderella Moment" Wedding Cake Toppers

Most little girls dream of being a princess at one point or another, and when you are all grown up and getting married, that wedding day is the perfect opportunity to make yourself into that princess. A lot of brides choose to capture that Cinderella moment in their wedding and these cake toppers will help you do just that -whether you want to literally feature Cinderella or just embody her dream come true story.

Cinderella's Disney Wedding Day Cake Topper - Lenox The number one cake topper for our Cinderella moment is a Cinderella cake topper! Hurray! This cake topper is impeccably made and by having the storybook couple in their wedding attire, it more easily fits in with formal wedding tones. The extra details of crystals across Cinderella's dress and the doves on the base are what make this cake topper extraordinary.
A "Cinderella Moment" Figurine
This cake topper is great for the less literal Cinderella bride. It instead embodies the idea of being the beautiful princess in love with the gentlemen prince. Basically, we love this sweet pose and think it would work great with a true love Cinderella wedding.
Fairy Tale Dreams Castle Cake Topper "And they lived happily ever after..." Talk about perfect! This cake topper is our number three for the brides that don't have their heart set on a bride and groom figurine, but really want that fairy tale love to show through. It has wonderful stone wall detailing and really does look like a castle. Additionally, the simple white coloring will melt easily into any color scheme or background.
Crystal Cinderella Castle Cake Topper with Arch This cake topper features a charmingly colored hand cut crystal castle that is by far the most unique of the castle wedding cake toppers on this list. The crystal castle is fittingly accompanied by crystals in the faux-pearl archway, and a base that is accented by silk cording that together creates a graceful and picturesque aesthetic.
Pumpkin Coach Cake Topper With Porcelain Base
This cake topper is just darling. The base is so unique and working with the heart arch gives the topper a vintage feel. Then the small pumpkin coach from the Cinderella story helps bring to mind how dreams can really come true.
Glass Cinderella Pumpkin Coach Cake Topper With Horse Okay, I know the coach looks familiar, but this coach from the topper above paired with the horse figurine makes an adorable, magical, and unique wedding cake topper. It is both simple and sophisticated and will make for a wonderful wedding keepsake.
Off-White Porcelain Bride and Groom Wedding Cake Topper Figurine If we were just looking at traditional cake toppers, I am sure this topper would be a little higher up on our list. It is elegant and very polished. The veil is take-your-breath-away lovely and the rosy cheeks breathe life into the piece. It is number seven merely because it is not as closely related to the Cinderella theme and style.
Cinderella Castle Cake Topper with Arch This cake topper is our number four because it features the delicate workmanship of blown glass. The faux-pearl arch and organza base give light to ideas of living in a fantasy or on the brim of clouds. We have had some brides that want just the castle -though I think the base and arch really add to the effect -but it is important to remember that glass figures can't be sold on their own and must have a base. You don't want to find yourself eating a glass filled bite of cake if one of those spires break.
Cinderella and Prince Charming Wedding Cake Topper This cake topper couldn't of not made it to the top ten list because it is the classic Cinderella image. It is lower on the list because the bright coloring may clash if you have a very specific color scheme. It is also the most literal of this "Cinderella moment" list. What we love most about this is its literalness precisely because it is reminiscent of childlike imagination and first love innocence.
Alluring Crystal Spray Cake Topper with Swarovski Crystal

Our final "Cinderella moment" cake topper in our top ten is this crystal spray cake topper. If you are a Disney fanatic (as most Cinderella brides are) then you know what it is like to be standing front of the Cinderella castle at the Disneyland park watching the firework show. This cake topper reminds me a lot of that moment. It is made with Swarovski crystals -which is one of the highest grades of crystal- with two crystals per stem and it the perfect symbol for the fireworks that go off inside you each time you see your special someone.

Posted on March 26, 2014

What are some ways to tell if you are buying a good quality porcelain cake topper?

First off, porcelain is porcelain. There isn't good or bad; just different kinds. When it comes to cake toppers, what you are going to want to look for is how the figurine is made.

Is it Porcelain?: First, you are going to want to check the material the cake topper you are buying is made out of. This will often be in the item description. Some of the most popular materials cake toppers are made of are porcelain, resin, & acrylic.
Look at the hands and ears: Porcelain cake toppers are made from molds. After being used for a long time, molds lose their ability to produce detailed figurines. If the hands and ears look more like blobs or you can't distinguish fingers or the curve of the ear, it means the manufacturer has been using a mold for too long.
The Paint Job: If a maker is not paying attention to the detail, there may be some mess ups with the paint. It would be more obvious with ethnic figurines, but a lower quality porcelain topper may have the paint intended for the skin, on the white wedding dress. This, of course, should not be happening!
It's in the details!!: Some cake toppers are going to be better than others based solely on the little details. Take the one featured above; part of what makes it so great is the Swarovski crystal that is used as hair accessories and on the wedding band. If a figurine is offering special ornamental motifs like this, you are looking at a porcelain cake topper of higher quality.
Honestly, you are going to get what you pay for: Unless there is an amazing sale, it is likely that the price of the porcelain cake topper is going to reflect the quality of time and attention that is given to that piece. So if you are spending $50 on a cake topper it is going to be worth that $50, just like if you are paying $100 or if you are paying $20.

If you are shopping online, you are not going to be able to tell what the quality of your individual topper is. Keep in mind that the cake toppers featured in the photos are from the very first time the mold is used, and represent the maker's best work. Often, return policies on wedding accessories can be strict, so you are going to want to pay attention to your shop's return policy. At Wedding Collectibles, we sell from a wide range of wedding cake toppers from different manufactures, and do our best to provide you with the best cake toppers, but also provide options to some that may have more affordable prices. If you have your eye on one of the cake toppers we sell, take a look at our return policy by following the link here.

If you have any further questions of how to judge if your cake topper is of high quality, feel free to ask below or give us a call!

Posted on March 21, 2014

Top 10 Beach Wedding Cake Toppers

Take a look at this weeks Top 10!! These cake toppers are great for any beach or summer themed wedding!

"Sand and Shells " Wedding Cake Topper
The "Sand and Shells" cake topper is our number one beach cake topper because it is pretty much flawless. From the toes in the sand to the effortless wedding day kiss it is beautiful. We love the paint work on this topper because the shading really does add texture and a little bit of life (look at those rosie cheeks). And, as always with C&R products, there is that beautiful crystal on the bride's ring finger. All the little details with this cake topper are what puts it at number one!
Surfer Dude and Bikini Girl Bride and Groom Cake Topper This surfer dude figurine set is a customer favorite and makes number two as the best beach cake topper because of it's vibrant colors, easy-going humor, and straight up adorableness!
"Summer Lovin" Surfer Cake Topper
Another sweet beach themed cake topper takes the number three slot! This cake topper seems to evoke ideas of young and pure love. If you or your soon-to-be love to surf, this topper with the simply and summery designed surf board and delicate flowers is the perfect topper for you!
"Crystal Starfish" Wedding Cake Topper Looking for something a little different? This unique starfish cake topper is our number four, not only because it is a little different, but also because it's details are exquisite! The crystal accents at the center of each starfish really are what makes this cake topper go from glitter to absolute shine.
Beach Wedding Acrylic Heart Starfish Cake Topper

We love the simplistic design of this acrylic beach themed cake topper. The delicate engravings and heart shape help make this the perfect cake topper to go with your cake designs.
Casual First Dance Wedding Bride and Groom Cake Topper Figurine This cake topper is perfect for a casual wedding on the sand. If you are carefree and laid back (and let's face it, most beach bums are), then this cake topper is for you!
Starfish Cake Topper So as this is the third starfish cake topper to make the top ten, it is becoming obvious that starfish tend to make good wedding cake toppers. Why? We talk about love under the stars of night and these are the stars of the ocean. If you are having a beach themed wedding, what could be a more romantic cake topper? Wish upon a starfish with our number seven of beach topper favorites and enjoy its clean design that will work with any color scheme.
Beach Romance Bride and Groom Wedding Cake Topper We love this romantic cake topper because it captures that special over the threshold moment that is symbolic of starting your new life together. The "just married" carved into the sand is one of the many details that make this one of the best cake toppers to capture the moments of your big day.
Toucans Tropical Wedding Cake Topper okay. These toucans are adorable! They are number nine partially because of their cuteness and then partially because they are a different twist in how to do a cake topper. If you are skeptical of how these colorful toucans will look atop you elegant wedding cake, take a look at the photos we have of how a couple used our Boston Terrier Dogs cake toppers -absolute elegance.
Romantic Wedding Couple Lounging The final item in our top ten this week is lounging in the sand couple. What we really like about this topper is the naturalistic posing that can be incorporated easily with your beach atmosphere.

Posted on March 19, 2014

Top 10 Floral Cake Toppers

Our top ten list for Floral Cake Toppers is here! With spring just around the corner, we wanted to feature some of the best and brightest of our floral wedding cake toppers.

Dancing Bride and Groom Vintage Glitter Flower Wedding Cake Topper The elegant sweeping of the flower petals, soft finish, and timid colors are what make this floral cake topper our number one pick for floral cake toppers. It's simple beauty works with any wedding and will be the gem of your wedding cake designs.
Adorable "Leg Pop" Ribbon Accent Cake Topper- Custom Colors! This precious cake topper is perfect for a spring wedding with its quick color pops (which are customizable) and beautiful floral accents. The sweetly posed figurine and less formal design quickly adds to its charm making it our number two pick.
Zinnia Bloom Personalized Acrylic Block Cake Topper This less traditional block cake topper reaches number three in our count because of its beautiful coloring options and individualization. It's simple and clean design may be incompatible with the more vintage or shabby chic wedding style, but would work wonderfully with many other styles such as spring bloom and mod.
Paper Roses Wedding Cake Topper - Custom Hair Colors! This cake topper has a beautiful and intricately made rose bouquet! We love this traditionally posed cake topper with the romantic and whimsy paper rose base. This cake topper mixes well with many different wedding themes and will lovely in a garden atmosphere.
Flower and Pearl Accented Porcelain Monogram Cake Topper Monogram cake toppers have become increasingly popular and these toppers are particularly wonderful with their clean fonts and floral accents. These cake toppers can stand boldly within loud flower arrangements, but also not over impose in smaller settings, easily tying together a floral theme.
Stephanotis Groom Holding the Bride Wedding Cake Topper What makes this romantic floral cake topper our number six choice is the wonderful little details. Not only does it have the Crystal on the flowers and the ring finger of the bride, but it also has the beautifully made flower bouquet. You can find bouquets with many of our cake toppers, but matched with the romantic pose, draping gown, and flowered base; this topper stands above the rest.
Love Verse Bible with Doves and Flower Accents Wedding Cake Topper Our number four cake topper is incredibly sweet and absolutely perfect for a religious wedding. The small flower accents will help tie in floral themes or venue atmospheres, while also simply making it more beautiful.
Daisy Wedding Couple with Heart Cake Topper Adorable. That is the word that immediately comes to mind when looking at this cake topper. It can be featured with vintage, story book, garden, country, and really any sort of whimsy wedding themes. Additionally, the delicate daisies are a superb example of what can really be done with porcelain.
White and Silver Vintage Rose Pearl Wedding Cake Topper What puts this cake topper in our top ten of floral cake topper is the absolutely gorgeous detailing of the topper base. The pearls and flowers give this topper a vintage and classically beautiful feel and tone.
Kim Anderson's Pretty as a Picture ® "Love Never Ends" Wedding Cake Topper Figurine We close our top ten list with this creatively used cake topper. This precious cake topper calls upon the idea of a long time love, as well as the innocence and giddiness of childhood love. This cake topper lives in the domain of floral, garden, and outdoor weddings, landing it's sweet message as number ten in our list.

What do you like about the toppers in this week's top ten list?

Posted on March 12, 2014

Funny Cake Toppers for All Kinds of Laughs

Funny wedding cake toppers are a great addition to just about any kind of wedding. It can even be great for the more serious and traditional wedding because it lightens that wedding mood right on up! Having a funny cake topper at your wedding is a great way to remind your guests and even yourself that a wedding is a celebration and is meant to be enjoyed. Just like there are different kinds of jokes there are different kinds of funny cake toppers. So, if you are looking to go the more humorous route for your wedding cake topper, take a moment to decide what kind of laughs you want to evoke and enjoy! 1. Cutsie-Giggles This more cutsie funny cake topper section is the home of cake toppers like our "1950's Couple" and "Playful Football" cake toppers. It might seem like a wide range, but these are the type that make people smile and say things like "oh how funny" or "look how cute". These are the more adorably funny toppers. 2. Blushes This is the va-va-voom section. If you want to get a bold cake topper these funny cake toppers are the best for a widest variety of reactions. You may have more traditional family members reacting negatively, but the groomsmen (and probably the bridesmaids) will find this cake topper hilarious. These types of cake toppers are great for representing just how "crazy" in love you are! If you want something a little less steaming but with a similar sexy funny vibe, our "Tender Touch" (wink wink) and "Over the Threshold" cake toppers can send a similar, but less bold, message. 3. Laugh Out Loud The laugh out loud funny cake toppers are similar to the more cutsie-giggles wedding cake toppers, except that they tend to much more exaggerated. These are great for couples that have a stand out characteristic or to match wedding themes. Examples include the "To the Rescue!", "Western Lasso", and "Still Shopping" wedding cake toppers.

Posted on March 10, 2014

So...What is the Difference Between Porcelain and Resin?

This is a common question at Wedding Collectibles because most wedding cake toppers are going to be made of one or the other. To answer this question I will go over the qualities of both, noting some pros and cons of each. It is important, however, to know that whether you should buy a porcelain cake topper versus a resin cake topper will depend more on what is important to you. Porcelain

Porcelain is a ceramic material made similar to the way that glass is made, involving heating or firing of material such as clay.If it breaks, you will notice that the texture of the broken surface will feel powdery, demonstrating that the material is made of smaller materials or grans. However, unless it is dropped or hit with something it isn't going to break. Porcelain is a material that doesn't ware away or in anyway disintegrate. These are known for being a high quality cake topper. Why?

Porcelain lasts longer. The color and shape won't fade or distort (unless you drop it and it breaks!)

Like most things, there are some disadvantages to Porcelain cake toppers as well.

The major disadvantage is that is can't hold edges very well. What this means is that if the edge or detail is too thin, it will collapse on itself. If you have a porcelain cake topper, you do not need to worry about this happening. This would only occur while making the figurine, meaning that it limits the kind of details you are going to find in the cake topper.
Expensive Material. High quality porcelain cake toppers do tend to be more expensive, but not necessarily out of budget. If you are looking for a long lasting keepsake, porcelain is well worth the money!

Resin

Resin or Stone Resin is an increasingly popular material for wedding cake toppers and figurines. Why?

Resin can be intricately detailed, meaning that your cake topper can have more detail.
It can be cheaper than porcelain, but still maintain a similar look.* (See exemption in Cons below!)

Some Cons for Resin cake toppers

Resin actually yellows over time, so if you buy a resin cake topper you may find the white to be looking a little less...white. If you display it in an area that has a lot of sun, your cake topper will easily be yellowed within a year. Whether it sits in the sun or not, it will yellow, the sun just speeds up the process.This is why if you plan on your cake topper being a keep sake that you will have around for a lifetime or more, you may want to look at something other then Resin.
The cost is increasing! Resin is most basically a high grade plastic. For a long time this meant that the cake toppers could be made at a lower cost, but the cost of this material is going up. Making the cost difference between Resin and Porcelain to not be so much of a difference.

You will find wedding cake toppers made of both materials because you can get a high quality cake toppers with each. Whether one is better than the other will depend on what you want to focus on. If you are looking for a top of the heap porcelain cake topper, Lenox is known for producing high quality porcelain. Then, one of the most popular makers of resin cake toppers and figurines that you may be familiar with is Willow Tree. Wedding Collectibles carries both of the above brands and produces our own. We work diligently to produce the best cake toppers at an affordable price. You can trust that affordable, in our case, will not mean sloppy work.

If you have any more questions on these difference please feel free to post below or give us a call!!

Posted on March 10, 2014

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Cake Decorating Ideas That Are Meant to Help Brides Weddings come in all shapes and sizes, as do the pieces that build them up: centerpieces, wedding dresses, favors, and wedding cakes. The wedding cake, being one of the those must items, can be done in so many different ways and it can sometimes be hard to sort through all of the cake decorating ideas. An important thing to remember is that they are ideas, suggestions, and simply possibilities and not really rules. Of course, the cake decorating ideas that you are likely to encounter are going to be based on both tradition and the way cakes have been decorated in the past and on ways in which you can push on those traditions. As you sort through these decoration ideas, you can pick and choose between traditional and non-traditional designs. Some brides prefer pulling from the more traditional wedding cake decorating ideas because it can be a more sentimental route. However, adhering to a tradition does not mean it has to be in a traditional way. For example, wedding cake toppers are a traditional aspect of wedding cake decorations -that bride and groom at the top of the cake have been there since before you were born- but that doesn't mean you can't put a fun twist to the design. Unique Cake Toppers as a Twist on Traditional Wedding Cake Decorating Ideas

Unique Animal Wedding Cake Toppers - Seal it with a kiss with this Seal Wedding Cake Topper A lot of bride's will choose to have a beach wedding this summer and along with that you will find plenty of beach themed wedding cake toppers with seashells and feet in the sand (see: "Beach Get Away" and "Beach Romance") which can be unique in there more natural and casual design's, but how many wedding cakes have you found with seals on top? Animal wedding cake toppers may not be every bride's cup of tea, but you can be assured that it would be an adorable and unique cake decorating idea.
Take a look at a more Stylized Design for a Twist on the Traditional More stylized and artistic designs can also give you a different look, but keep you in the realm of tradition. There is something beautiful about the ease of these romantic wedding cake decorations.

Other Areas of Cake Decorating to Consider Along with using unique wedding cake toppers you should take a look at mixing up the wedding cake shape, colors, and even the cake-y-ness.

You have choices in the shape of your cake from its height to its form. Will you choose a round cake or square? Or will you go way out of the box and create your own shape? Will you have three tiers or two? Or Will you use cupcakes?
Another area people are branching out are in the color of their cake. Typically, people choose a white frosted cake as its base color, but why not mix it up?
Do you need cake? Some couples are pushing through this tradition by using pies and other desert options in place of the traditional wedding cake. Keep in mind that choosing pies would limit your decorating options (though there are some great "Monogram" cake toppers that are great for wedding pies!)

As you go through the many cake decoration ideas that are out there, it may be overwhelming, but one of the best parts of not being the first woman to ever get married is that the many brides before you have figured out a little bit about what works and what doesn't. Be sure to take your time in deciding on who will make your cake and browse through the many cake decorating designs that are available. And there are a lot. Trust me, we would know! We specialize in wedding cake toppers!

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Posted on March 03, 2014

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