If you have decided to include a cake topper on your pastry artwork, you should know that choosing a piece is just as difficult as picking out the perfect pair of shoes. You need to ask yourself if it looks good, if it will fit, and what kind of statement you want to make with it. Unlike shoes, which can be concealed by a long dress or pair of pants, everyone will see your choice of topper. Avoid problems with a few basic tips.
* After you have met with your wedding cake designer, keep a copy of the cake's sketch and take it with you when you go topper shopping. This will give you a more accurate cake topper/wedding cake match then by using that photographic memory of yours.
* Treat your cake topper like it was your wedding dress. Look through bridal magazines and catalogs to get a better understanding about the placement and which types go best with certain cakes. If there's a wedding convention in town, go! Vendors are more than willing to help.
* If you have your heart set on a funny cake topper, make sure it's not offensive or too lighthearted. Even though it's your day, other people will still have to stare at the your decision.
