Okay, so there are things I should talk about. Like how I’ve been MIA, or how life has been busy, blah blah blah, but really when I have something cute to share I’m all about sharing, so here they are—the little Mr. and (almost) Mrs. Otter cake toppers!
While all personal photos, I obviously cannot take credit for these amazing little otters. These otters were handmade by Maria, her Etsy store is called HeartShapedCreations. They traveled all the way from Maria in Greece to me here in Indiana, and managed to survive the shipping mess that came along with the devastating flooding from Sandy.
I can’t tell you bees how absolutely IN LOVE I am with these little guys. Maria was wonderful to work with—I found a Mr. Otter in her store, and sent a message asking for a Mrs. Otter to match. From there I had a few different options to choose from. Mr. Otter, for example, wanted a top hat on his clay counterpart. (I squashed that one since, you know, he isn’t ACTUALLY wearing a top hat…) I also chose to have the veil for Mrs. Otter, and to have the blush pink incorporated in the flowers and tie.
Even after getting them, photographing them, and showing them to anyone who will look at them, I can’t believe how wonderfully they turned out! These little guys are going to sit on top of our cake (which I have yet to talk about…coming soon, hopefully) and then get a new home in a shadowbox so they’re permanently displayed in our home.
I think the reason I chose Otters is obvious, but some asked, “why not choose our favorite animals instead?” Simply enough, I wanted to incorporate the ‘Bee into the wedding festivities! Blogging for the ‘Bee, being on the boards, and interacting with so many amazing people has been wonderful (and okay, maybe has kept me mostly sane throughout planning), so I couldn’t imagine NOT incorporating the Otter in some way. 
What do you think of them!?
Aww they’re adorable! I can’t believe they made it from Greece all the way to Indiana, despite the super storm!
So cute!!! I love that they are something you’ll want to keep on display after the wedding.
Oh my gosh! I’m dying. Could those little guys be any more precious? 
These are absolutely adorable!! 
They turned out wonderfully: she’s very talented! I’m looking at her Etsy store now, and her creations are all so wonderful!
They are so cute! I love them. I checked out the seller’s page too. She has so many great toppers. Dang. I already ordered mine. 
This might very well be the cutest caketopper I have ever seen! What an awesome purchase
I love these!!! I may need to see if she makes Squirrels
OMG!!! These are seriously adorable…what a perfect way to incorporate your bee moniker!
!! So cute! I’m heading over to that Etsy store right now!
these are cute and well made, but i sure wouldn’t have guessed they were otters!
Thank you ALL! I’m in love with them – and still I can’t believe that Maria made them by hand! Wish I had her talent.
@christine j: I think the tail is the give for me, but I love them no matter what!
Mrs. Otter, Indianapolis, IN Age and Occupation: 22, Freelance Social Media Consultant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, CVS Shift Supervisor Engagement Date: November 11, 2011 Wedding Date: April 2013 Venue: Mustard Seed Gardens About Me: I'm a born and raised Hoosier girl, but a diehard Michigan Wolverines fan. I have a tendency to take too many photos and spend full days having TV marathons. Mr. Otter and I met in high school, started dating a couple years later, and moved in after a month of being official. He is easygoing and makes plans on a whim, while I'm color coordinating my planner and organizing everything in sight. He hates glitter, but it's my favorite thing. I have tattoos and he still won't get one, despite my attempts to convince him. We're planning a small, rustic, and (hopefully!) peony-filled wedding to get our married life started. (And yes, there will be glitter involved!)
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