Cakespiration––The Topper

Cakespiration––The Topper

April 20th, 2011 @ 10:42 am by Ms. Gazelle
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This week I had one of those, “Wow, I really need to get a move on some things!” moments. One of those things has to do with cake. We are having our cake tasting soon, so I thought it would be a good idea to get an idea for styles of cake that we both like. Plus, if we are going to get a custom cake topper, then we probably better get that started!

I went to my number-one source for all things custom—Etsy. There are some amazing cake toppers out there! There was one for $180 we both liked, but add in shipping (and most likely duty) to Canada and it just seemed like too much to spend no matter how cool it was.

We both agreed that we loved the custom lovebirds from Bent Branch—handmade, customized, and well within our budget. I contacted the shop owner Krista, and she was in touch with me quickly with fabric colours and options. Here is an idea of what we will be getting:

Image by Krista Eytchison of Bent Branch

The female bird will be white, the male bird will be grey. These are the fabrics, ribbon, and flower colours that she’ll be using:

Image by Krista Eytchison of Bent Branch

We’ll also be getting glasses for the girl bird, plus a top hat for the boy!

Image by Krista Eytchison of Bent Branch

Krista has been great to work with so far. I can’t wait to see how our cake topper turns out!

How are you topping your cake?

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27 Responses to “Cakespiration––The Topper”

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Miss Candy Apple (message) 1,465 posts, Bumble bee

Omg, those birds are just darling. I LOVE them!! Yay.

4/20/11 @ 10:43 am (reply)

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Kathyf1323 (message) 97 posts, Worker bee

<— We are going with the bear bride and groom (as seen in my icon-thingy)… I love unique toppers and birds are my favorite! Perfect toppers!

4/20/11 @ 10:45 am (reply)

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Miss Hyena (message) 1,881 posts, Buzzing bee

Aw, the bird with glasses is too cute!

4/20/11 @ 10:58 am (reply)

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Miss Pony (message) 4,171 posts, Honey bee

OMG so cuuuuuute! I can’t wait to see the adorableness that will sit on top of your cake!

4/20/11 @ 11:00 am (reply)

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TheFutureMcBride (message) 4,479 posts, Honey bee

Love those birds!

4/20/11 @ 11:09 am (reply)

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pookiepie (message) 317 posts, Helper bee

awesome topper! very cute!

4/20/11 @ 11:10 am (reply)

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wine_bride_2011 (message) 30 posts, Newbee

You know, it’s interesting…when my FI and I went in for our cake tasting, we had a pretty specific idea of what the cake would look like, and what the cake topper would be. But after talking with the cake designer, we ended up going in a totally different direction, which we both liked MUCH better than our original idea. This meant that our cake topper changed from a traditional bride/groom to two wine corks, all dolled up to look like a bride and groom.

4/20/11 @ 11:27 am (reply)

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Sking (message) 580 posts, Busy bee

@Kathyf1323: Would you mind me asking from where? The bears are adorable!

4/20/11 @ 11:31 am (reply)

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bRooklynRocks (message) 3,767 posts, Honey bee

These are too darling. I was wondering what to use to show that I do wear glasses, even though I’d be wearing contacts that day. Must check this out.

4/20/11 @ 11:45 am (reply)

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Miss Ostrich (message) 1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

super, duper cute. i think these are the sweetest bird cake toppers i’ve seen to date. Yay, Miss G!

4/20/11 @ 11:48 am (reply)

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ItsPronounced_ABear (message) 663 posts, Busy bee

I never really got the bird trend, but to each his own. We’re going more traditional with actual people on our cake, but they are the most relaxed bride and groom I’ve ever seen– sitting on the edge of the cake, about to kiss, sans shoes.

I had fun painting her bouquet to match mine.

4/20/11 @ 11:53 am (reply)

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ItsPronounced_ABear (message) 663 posts, Busy bee

@Kathyf1323: Those are cool. I asked FI if he wanted to find bears for our cake since bears are a running joke in his family. (note my screen name).

4/20/11 @ 11:54 am (reply)

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ItsPronounced_ABear (message) 663 posts, Busy bee

Whoops, should’ve finished my thought there…
I ran it by him but he didn’t go for it. He was really gunning for Fry and Leela from Futurama, I loved the idea but just didn’t think they looked bridal enough. lol.

4/20/11 @ 11:55 am (reply)

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Kathyf1323 (message) 97 posts, Worker bee

I got my bears at Cabela’s but you can buy them here: https://www.bigskycarvers.com/p-4037-wedding-couple.aspx

$21 but they look much more expensive than that

4/20/11 @ 12:01 pm (reply)

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xtatic1 (message) 778 posts, Busy bee

Those birds are just adorable!

4/20/11 @ 12:49 pm (reply)

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Miss Tartlet (message) 3,207 posts, Sugar bee

That bird with the glasses is PRECIOUS! Your cake topper is going to be adorable!

4/20/11 @ 1:09 pm (reply)

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Miss Panther (message) 1,046 posts, Bumble bee

Those are SO CUTE!

4/20/11 @ 2:22 pm (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

Those are so cute, can’t wait to see yours with the little glasses!

4/20/11 @ 2:26 pm (reply)

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BrightYellowGaloshes (message) 250 posts, Helper bee

Those are so adorable! I love the addition of glasses! We didn’t do cake toppers…

4/20/11 @ 3:34 pm (reply)

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chicky (message) 44 posts, Newbee

I was sooo excited when I saw this!!!! I had my caketopper made by Bent Branch last July. I absolutely loved it!!!! They did a fantastic job and were so easy to work with. Unfortunately, the cake topper never made it back to us after the reception and was lost forever. I was so upset!!! But i do have some cute pics of it, so that is good I guess. You will be so hapy with it when you get it, ENJOY!!!! It was one of my favorite decorations!!

4/20/11 @ 3:43 pm (reply)

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