Flowers, hearts and porcelain bridal couple figurines are the traditional wedding cake toppers, but today’s brides have so many more options. So whatever you want, from monogram cake toppers to actual representations of the bride and groom, with just a little bit of research, you’re sure to find more custom wedding cake toppers than you’ll know what to do with.

A popular trend today is the letter cake toppers. Although the letters are usually in a beautiful script font, there are many other styles available. The letters can be plain, partially decorated or fully decorated with rhinestones or beautiful Swarovski crystals. Other options include silver or gold mirrored letters, as well as almost any color you would like to match your wedding colors or reception hall theme. Some popular choices are red, black, white and ivory.

Some couples prefer a single letter for their monogram, the first letter of their last name. Others prefer the three-letter set for their initial cake toppers. A traditional monogram has the initial of the last name in the center, slightly larger, with the first letter of the groom’s name on the left, and the first letter of the bride’s name on the right. These toppers are called “cake jewelry” and can be framed as an unusual memento of your wedding.

Another new trend, and one that makes for a really great keepsake, are custom wedding cake toppers with the actual likeness of the bride and groom. These are created from polymer clays, and modeled from actual photographs provided to the artist by the bride and groom. The hair, eye and skin color of each couple, the style and color of the bride’s gown and the groom’s tux and the bride’s flowers can be matched for a beautiful three-dimensional wedding portrait. Some artists make serious representations, while others use a cartoon style. Some make the figurines completely representational, while others use standard bodies with custom heads. Prices vary depending on the artist and the amount of custom detail wanted.

Depending on your desire and your budget, you will be able to find the perfect topper for your wedding cake.