35 Wedding Cake Toppers for Every Couple's Style

There's an accent perfect for your and your future spouse's sweet right here.
Elena Donovan Mauer the knot
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Elena Donovan Mauer
Elena Donovan Mauer the knot
Elena Donovan Mauer
Wedding Planning Expert
  • Elena creates content for a variety of print and digital publications, including The Knot, The Bump, Parents, Real Simple, and Good Housekeeping.
  • Elena is a former weddings editor, having held positions at Modern Bride and Bridal Guide and contributed to The Knot Ultimate Wedding Lookbook.
  • Elena is currently Senior Editor for Happify Health, an adjunct instructor for Pace University, a freelance writer, and content con...
Updated Jul 16, 2020
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What's a major statement piece that's going to make your sweets table stand out? A wedding cake topper, of course. When it comes to these stylish dessert decorations, there's quite a lot to choose from. So we've scoured through thousands of options and found the most gorgeous ones for the wedding day, engagement parties and bridal shower.

From sophisticated and romantic to playful and fun, these are the unique wedding cake toppers that will make your reception dessert a total showstopper.

bunting cake topper

Position a charming "Just Married" bunting banner on your cake and cue the oohs and ahhs.

2 Doors Down Design Just Married bunting banner wedding cake topper, $15, Etsy.com

Wooden custom wedding cake topper

Simple and elegant, this wooden monogram cake topper is perfect if the couple will share a last name post-wedding.

Fulton Craft wooden calligraphy monogram cake topper, $25 and up, Etsy.com

It Was Always You wedding cake topper

Put your love on display with a wedding cake topper that proves it was meant to be.

Blushwood Co It Was Always You wedding cake topper, from $16, Etsy.com

star wars cake topper

The wedding cake topper is an opportunity to show off your shared interests. Star Wars lovers take note!

Frog Studio Home Star Wars wedding cake topper, $40, Amazon.com

glitter happily ever after cake topper

If you're looking for a touch of retro glamour, this glittery floral wedding cake topper will make you completely happy.

May Contain Glitter Happily Ever After cake topper, $84, BHLDN.com

couple cake topper

If you want to go for a true classic, choose figurines to adorn your cake. These ones are available in several different skin tone options.

The Knot Shop True Romance bride and groom cake topper figurine, $40 and up, TheKnotShop.com

mr and mr cake topper

A laser-cut couple is the perfect wedding decor choice. We love the minimalist design.

JennyGems silhouette wedding cake topper, $13, Amazon.com

wreath custom wedding cake topper

A pretty wreath not only symbolizes your new bond but spells it out for guests on this elegant yet rustic wedding cake topper.

All Cake Toppers for You personalized cake topper with rustic wreath, $12 and up, Etsy.com

wooden circle cake topper feathers

White porcelain feathers are paired with carved personalized veneer, creating quite the gorgeous visual contrast.

The Knot Shop porcelain feather cake topper with personalized wood disk, $30, TheKnotShop.com

rainbow butterfly cake decor

Edible butterflies are a colorful way to accent a cake or cupcakes, as well as to make a nod to nature.

Sugar Robot edible butterflies, $16, Etsy.com

watercolor blue custom wedding cake topper

How about a cake topper for your something blue? This personalized ombre acrylic block is a truly modern take on cake decor.

The Knot Shop Aqueous personalized acrylic block cake topper, $30, TheKnotShop.com

silk leaf wedding cake topper

We heart this pretty silk-leaf cake topper, ideal for an outdoorsy wedding reception.

AntoArts heart wreath wedding cake topper, $25, Amazon.com

wood slice wedding cake topper

Have your names and wedding date engraved on wood to symbolize how your love will grow for years to come.

Sweet Home Woods rustic engraved wood custom wedding cake topper, $35, Etsy.com

porcelain flower wedding cake topper

Porcelain flowers are a romantic and wilt-proof way to top a traditional wedding cake.

The Knot Shop white porcelain poppy blooms, $20, TheKnotShop.com

guitar wedding cake topper

For all those music-loving couples out there, a personalized wedding topper with instruments is just the ticket.

Center Gifts carved guitar custom cake topper, $29, Amazon.com

wooden cake topper family

How utterly adorable are these wooden couples, custom made to look like you and your future spouse? You can even add pets and kids! They're so detailed right down to the hair colors and even the outfits!

Two Kissing Fish personalized couple cake toppers, $39 and up, Etsy.com

wood slice wedding cake topper

The epitome of a rustic wedding cake topper, this three-piece wood-slice set is just so charming.

Amazon rustic wood wedding cake topper set, $20, Amazon.com

hitched wedding cake topper

Declare to the world (or your guests, at least) that you're officially hitched with this adorable wire wedding decoration.

Blue Brides LLC hitched cake topper, $38, Etsy.com

two birds wedding cake topper

These adorable felt love birds come decked with a bow tie and veil. So sweet!

Cinnamon Birds love birds cake toppers, $128, BHLDN.com

heart and arrow wedding cake topper

What's more romantic than a personalized cake topper that signifies that Cupid has struck?

Wedding Pros initials with arrow rustic wedding cake topper, $14 and up, Etsy.com

greenery initial wedding cupcake topper

Possibly one of the most unique cake toppers on this list, this one charmed us with its tropical greenery and sleek shape. Well-suited for a chic beach wedding.

The Knot Shop greenery-motif monogrammed acrylic cake topper, $30, TheKnotShop.com

custom cake topper

This cardstock wedding cake topper is created to look like you and your future spouse. Totally makes us nostalgic for paper dolls!

ReadyGo custom wedding cake topper cards, $35, Etsy.com

xoxo cake topper

A gold cake topper adds glitz to the cake table—and with Xs and Os, it carries a sweet sentiment.

David's Bridal gold XOXO cake topper, $15, DavidsBridal.com

wire cake topper

Twisted wire lends this quaint cake topper a handmade look.

The Knot Shop twisted wire Mr. & Mrs. cake topper, $16, TheKnotShop.com

led light cake topper

Add a little light to your cake—literally!— with this dazzling LED heart decoration.

Kipetto LED-light heart cake topper, $9, Amazon.com

hexagon name cake topper

You can't go wrong with a custom wedding cake topper with your names on it! And with a bit of sparkle and a hexagon shape, this one is extra eye-catching.

OAKY Designs custom name hexagonal cake topper, $12, Etsy.com

owl cake toppers

Owl figurines with a sleek modern design are a pretty DIY cake accent for a woodlands-themed wedding.

The Knot Shop porcelain owl figurines, $20, TheKnotShop.com

custom illustration cake topper

This one's a splurge—and for good reason! An artist will create a custom portrait with vintage wedding appeal to show just how over-the-moon you two are.

Jolie En Rose Vintage custom illustration wedding cake topper, $145, Etsy.com

love wooden cake topper

Laser-cut wood in chic script makes this love cake topper simply lovely.

The Roc Shop love wooden cake topper, $25, BHLDN.com

bobblehead cake topper

Fun-loving couples looking for something playful and unique will go crazy for a custom bobblehead-style cake topper. What a whimsical keepsake!

Unique BobbleHeads custom funny cake topper, $119 and up, Etsy.com

kate spade heart cake topper

Two hearts are gorgeously united on this lovely gold-tone cake decoration.

Kate Spade two hearts cake topper, $24, Nordstrom.com

best day ever cake topper

Your wedding will certainly be the best day ever. Go ahead and say it with your cake topper.

Lillian Rose gold Best Day Ever wedding cake topper, $12, LillianRose.com

lucite cake topper

Calling all contemporary couples: This monogram wedding cake topper is made from clear, ever-trendy acrylic. Pick from a wide range of font colors to match the calligraphy to the rest of your wedding theme.

Save the Date Designs Co. personalized acrylic wedding cake topper, $19, Etsy.com

gold initial nest cake topper

This monogram cake topper is wonderfully luxe—check out that gorgeous wrapped design. It also comes in a few different sizes and colors.

The Pink Owl Designs custom monogram wedding cake topper, from $25, Etsy.com

japanese cake topper

This Etsy shop specializes in personalized cake toppers inspired by Japenese kokeshi dolls. Check out the full assortment to find the figurines most like you, then request further customization once you place your order.

Chikipita Japanese personalized wedding cake topper, $110, Etsy.com

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