Okay... I guess I would have known this had I actually been shopping for a wedding cake... But I wasn't & now I am... Why do Cake Toppers cost soooo much money...Jesus!... $50!!! I even saw one that I really liked and it cost $175! I mean goodness gracious, can we get break? They know that people are gonna spend whatever to make their day beautiful and just take advantage of them... I'm highly upset... I spend $500 on a cake and I gotta spend another $100 & something to put a decoration on top... I'm PISSED!!! They better be lucky my parents are sooo traditional, otherwise, I might have to put birthday candles on top...lmao... No but seriously, am I just a broke college kid acting irrational about this or do y'all feel me?

Anyways, if anyone knows any sites that are cheaper... PLEASE let me know.

Thanks Ladies

SexiDiva20 wrote:

They better be lucky my parents are sooo traditional, otherwise, I might have to put birthday candles on top

Too funny! They can be expensive but don't have to be. What style are you looking for? The have some at Michael's, Hobby Lobby, etc. The main thing is the style you want.

I got mine for $40 (including shipping). It's a monogramed cake topped fully covered in swarvorksi (y'all know what I mean) crystals. I forgot the name of the place, but I do know they're also on ebay.

Here is an example of a cake topper that I would love to have. You give them a picture of you and your husband and they will make it look like you. They give you a glass case so after the wedding you can put it on the wall unit.

Now that is absolutely the cutest cake topper that I have ever seen!!!

Yeah House, I wanted to get a cake topper like that made also until I saw the price. Those cake toppers start at like $300 and I've seen them as high as $1300 on various websites. I have seen them on ebay though for a lot less but they were more caricuture (I know I spelled that wrong) looking. I just settled for flowers on my cake.

pamcrow wrote:

Yeah House, I wanted to get a cake topper like that made also until I saw the price. Those cake toppers start at like $300 and I've seen them as high as $1300 on various websites. I have seen them on ebay though for a lot less but they were more caricuture (I know I spelled that wrong) looking. I just settled for flowers on my cake.

I'm doing flowers on the top of my cake too. The costs for toppers can be just crazy. I wanted a cute little crown to go on top of mine but the one I wanted was too high,

House those cake toppers are SOOOOOO cute....I've never seen anything like that before....I love them!

I love that topper! The only ones I've seen are the caricature type also.

Sept,

I am MAD at you. I got the same kind topper and I paid 108 dollars for mine. I'm just joking, but I'm feeling really jipped right now.

House, those toppers are sooo cute! I never seen anything like them before.

I love those toppers! I don't love the price. I never realized the cost of toppers until I started planning my wedding. Cake toppers have come a long way!

I KNOW, those things are pricey. My cake was so inexpensive, I could not imagine paying more for the topper than my cake. Plus what do you do with such a pricey item afterwards?
So I used the double heart theme for my wedding and found a cure doubleheart at Walmart and Micheals...I think its made by the Wilton Company who does all the wedding stuff. It was really cheap, but I forgot how cheap, it was less than 20.00 though. I had the bakers but the white roses on top and the other coordinator put the double hearts between the roses so it was sitting in the roses...

Is that actually you and your FH Wifey? I thought it was just an example from the site.

mrsmoose091308 wrote:

I love those toppers! I don't love the price. I never realized the cost of toppers until I started planning my wedding. Cake toppers have come a long way!

I know thats right, I absolutely love it and my roommate/bridesmaid is so convinced that I need to get it, but I cannot bring myself to consider paying that much for it

FutureMrsKeepUp wrote:

Is that actually you and your FH Wifey? I thought it was just an example from the site.

Never mind! I just noticed in your initial post you stated "example"

No that's a couple that is on there site.

What is the name of the site that carries those cake toppers?
I really like them

Welcome to the board 2bmrspotts!

The website is [url]www.thumbprintkids.com[/url]

This is the site where I originally found the cake toppers that are made to lok like the bride and groom. Althought some might think these are tooooooooooo expensive, I am sure that with a little research you will be able to find a company that provides the same service with cheaper prices.

House, I absolutely love those toppers & I will keep them in mind for my renewal of vows platinum wedding style in 7 years... But I went with a topper that I got from Michael's and customized it to match my favors.

BTW, I would show u all a picture but I have no idea how to put pictures in my post, if you get a chance can someone please let me know... Thanks

That's not me that's a couple they advertise on there website. The do wonderful work however you pay a nice little price.

SexiDiva20 wrote:

BTW, I would show u all a picture but I have no idea how to put pictures in my post, if you get a chance can someone please let me know... Thanks

1. Upload the pictures to a file sharing website like snapfish.com, photobucket.com, etc.

2. Right click on the picture to and click on properties. (If you use photobucket you can skip this step).

3. Copy the address/URL (for photobucket the URL will be directly under the picture).

4. Paste it in the following code (without the astericks):
[*img]address[*/url]

If you still have problems, you can send the pics to me and I'll post them for you - crysdoss at gmail dot com.

FutureMrsKeepUp wrote:

BTW, I would show u all a picture but I have no idea how to put pictures in my post, if you get a chance can someone please let me know... Thanks


1. Upload the pictures to a file sharing website like snapfish.com, photobucket.com, etc.

2. Right click on the picture to and click on properties. (If you use photobucket you can skip this step).

3. Copy the address/URL (for photobucket the URL will be directly under the picture).

4. Paste it in the following code (without the astericks):
[*img]address[*/url]

If you still have problems, you can send the pics to me and I'll post them for you - crysdoss at gmail dot com.

Thanks Future, Now y'all gon get tired of my postin' pix...lol

Here's what my cake topper ended up lookin' like (minor customizations, the yellow & white flowers on the dress to match the favors flowers to tie the top)...

That is pretty SexiDiva! What were your favors?

Thanks Future, my favors were wedding cake shaped bubbles with our names and wedding dates on the bottom tier of the cake & mints & those bags that I made by hand, by myself, one by one...lol

Youre topper was very pretty. Very good choice...

I too couldnt bring myself to spend all that oney on the personalized look alike toppers...LOL

I kept thinking ..thats a car payment or something..LOL

I ended up ordering the monogram wood cake topper
I will be putting the stones on it myself.
Saved me a bunch of money...The monogram plus shipping was only $16
I will go to Michales with my 40% off coupon to get the stones

2bmrspotts wrote:

I ended up ordering the monogram wood cake topper
I will be putting the stones on it myself.
Saved me a bunch of money...The monogram plus shipping was only $16
I will go to Michales with my 40% off coupon to get the stones

Did you use Ed for your letters by chance?

FutureMrsKeepUp wrote:

I ended up ordering the monogram wood cake topper
I will be putting the stones on it myself.
Saved me a bunch of money...The monogram plus shipping was only $16
I will go to Michales with my 40% off coupon to get the stones


Did you use Ed for your letters by chance?

YEP! I used Ed. Im hoping that they come out pretty good. Have you ordered from him?

housewife147 wrote:

Here is an example of a cake topper that I would love to have. You give them a picture of you and your husband and they will make it look like you. They give you a glass case so after the wedding you can put it on the wall unit.

I can't believe I missed this. House, I love this. I would love to have one. Y'all know I'm the bargain shopper/DIY type of girl but I'm loving this. Unfortunately, I would hate to spend more on the topper than the cake.Lol! SexiDiva, I'm thinking about using one like yours. Love it!

Thanks y'all! Since I didn't have the "Car Payment" as 2bmrspotts puts it...I love it... to pay for a topper I bought the $40 one with $3 worth of decorations and some hot glue & BAM... Something new and improved...lol

2bmrspotts wrote:

YEP! I used Ed. Im hoping that they come out pretty good. Have you ordered from him?

I will be ordering my letters this week! I had to send him a font file. None of the script-type fonts in Word had a "J" I liked. I forwarded him the "tsp of the mourning" font I used in our monogram. He said he can use it so I will be placing my order tomorrow. What size letters did you order?

2bmrspotts did you receive your letters yet? Here's mine (imagine it covered in sparkly red and gold crystals on top of the cake!)

Ok my colors are dark red, gold and ivory. What do you ladies think of these color crystals to cover the "J" cake topper above:

those are pretty! I think the crystals should be the most dominant color of your wedding; like my colors are pistachio/clover & silver but the pistachio is going to be the main focus color
by the way, where did you find the crystals? I'm using monogram initials too (silver) and would love to add some color

I'm getting them from [url]www.dreamtimecreations.com[/url]. They are the cheapest I've found. Make sure you get the flatback style!

cool! thanks for the info! I know my job will be soooo glad when this wedding is over because my productivity is crap with me on-line wedding searching/shopping all day!

I know right?!

You may also want to try www.rhinestoneshop.com
They are very inexpensive and the shipping is free no matter how much you spend.
I placed an order last weekend and received it 4 days later.

yall are going to get me fired! LOL

2bmrspotts wrote:

You may also want to try www.rhinestoneshop.com
They are very inexpensive and the shipping is free no matter how much you spend.
I placed an order last weekend and received it 4 days later.

Thanks 2bmrspotts! They are 30 cent more a gross but when you add in the free shipping I'll come out better with them!

Did you receive your letters from Ed?

ok stupid question-would I just glue the rhinestones onto the initials are is there so special glue I would have to use? I am not DIY inclined so could you experts help a sister out?

I'm using a glue specifically for rhinestones. They have a silverish backing on them and you have to put a little glue around the sides so the stone doesn't separate from this backing. Other glues will probably work though. I just fell better about the rhinestone glue.

soon2bmsj wrote:

ok stupid question-would I just glue the rhinestones onto the initials are is there so special glue I would have to use? I am not DIY inclined so could you experts help a sister out?

There is a glue called Gem-Tac Rhinestone glue that is really good. It dries clear and quick

FutureMrsKeepUp wrote:

Ok my colors are dark red, gold and ivory. What do you ladies think of these color crystals to cover the "J" cake topper above:

Keep Up those are the exact same colors as my cake topper (which is also a J). It's going to be so beautiful. I've had mine about 2 months, and I still can't get over how beautiful is it.

Do you have a picture? Did you DIY? Details sister please! I need some motivation!

I just started working on mine.
Ive done about 50% of 1 letter of the monogram
Ive gotta try to figure out how to post it to this message

ok im hoping this works

Heres the start of my cake topper monogram