Tiny bicycle vintage topper

If classic vintage style is what your wedding theme is all about, you will love the detailed vintage wedding cake toppers available.

Topper styles range from 1920’s  to the 1960’s,  folk, ethnic and contemporary, French and American. Vintage cake toppers add a little – okay – a whole lot- of interest to a simple, elegant or even elaborate wedding cake. These little figurines can tell a story of the bride and grooms personality, tastes and even sense of humor.

Whether you are looking for a classic look of a bride and groom cake topper or aiming to get a giggle from your guests, you are sure to find the perfect match for your personality and taste!

Here are a few examples of adorable, classic and whimsical vintage wedding cake toppers:

Vintage 1930's cake topper by FancyFlours.com

Vintage 1920's Cake Topper

All of the above wedding cake toppers (and quite a few more) are available at Fancy Flours.

What’s your favorite look? Which vintage wedding cake topper will be gracing your cake?

The origins of wedding cake toppers can be traced back to the late 19th century, but there’s a lot of mystery surrounding the actual first wedding cake topper. Many stories claim to tell the tale of the very first one, but it’s not known if any of them are actually true. What IS known is that, although their popularity didn’t rise until the middle of the 20th century, they were first seen socially in the 1890’s.

Most of the first wedding cake toppers were figurines of the couple in various poses. For most, the bride and groom would be portrayed standing side by side underneath an archway. After the wedding, the bride would keep the topper as a nice reminder of her big day. In the 1900’s, as the toppers became more common, new variations began to emerge. Some of the newer symbols included turtledoves, bells, hearts, and angels.

Many women believe that choosing the wedding cake topper is one of the best parts of actually planning their big day. Nowadays, you can find a huge selection that are a whole lot more impressive than just the bride and groom standing together. There are specialty cake toppers that can fit whatever personality you have. Basically, you can have anything you want as a wedding cake topper.

Disney characters are often used as wedding cake toppers. For people who appreciate Disney, you can choose a Mickey and Minnie bride and groom cake topper. A lot of professional bakers sell these but if not, they can typically be ordered online.

Fantasy themes are another popular item for couples to have on their wedding cake. A magnificent unicorn or a fierce dragon can be bought, or a whole scene can be created right on the cake. Fantasy wedding cake toppers are very beautiful and original.

The waterfall is another lovely and fitting theme for a wedding cake. These come in different sizes and the fountains are typically in 3 lightweight plastic tiers. The motor that operates the fountain is located in a stronger plastic at the base.  This motor is what runs the water through the tiers and causes the cascading effect. Add a castle and a fairytale bridal couple to the scene and you have a wedding cake that guests will talk about for a long time.

You can also use crystal cake toppers, another popular choice. These can be sparkly and very elegant, and also come in a variety of different themes. Cinderella, castles and fairytale themes are very popular in crystal cake toppers.

No matter what style you choose for your topper, whether it’s modern or more traditional, remember that the choice is yours, so have fun deciding. The wedding cake topper you pick will be a lovely symbol of your love for each other and of your personality.