This monogram topper brings fun and formal together, suiting this cake perfectly.  A whimsical font with a low contrast of colors keeps it upscale.  Fuchsia and orange is a color combo I am seeing a lot of and can be done really well with Swarovski crystals.  Sticking with either the citrus family or the purple family is recommended for the most elegant outcome.

R: Paisley, Colors: Sun, Topaz, Topaz AB, Hyacinth

Thank you to Pastries By Vreeke for providing the outstanding pictures!

I love, love, love the purples and pinks that we are starting to see more and more of in weddings.  I say if you’re going to use color “go bold, be dramatic”.  The flowers on this cake are just gorgeous.  I like that the topper accents the cake but does not compete for the spotlight.

M: Francesca, Colors: Crystal

ps – I had to look up the right use of the word complement/compliment so I thought I would pass on the English lesson!  ; )

Every couple planning their wedding strives for the unique factor; something that sets their wedding apart from the rest.  While an entwined monogram is a popular choice, I think because it symbolizes the unity of two coming together as one, custom made designs are also being used along with initials to help distinguish the monogram as their own and in doing so sets a theme for the event.  This is an example of just that…

Custom Logo Design: Amethyst (center), Lt Amethyst, Crystal (initials)

“The Knot” vendor party (for Los Angeles and Orange County) was held at the Long Beach Aquarium on September 23, 2009.  The Knot will be doing a full layout of the party in an upcoming issue of their magazine– I can’t wait to see how it all came together!

The hand made stand was provided by Raise The Cake; your solution to the common cake stand!

A close-up of the topper:

Dorado, Lt Colorado Topaz, Gold Shadow

A special thank you to Brandi Smith at High Society Wedding & Event Planning for requesting my participation.

Greens are being used more and more… a trend for 2010?  I am getting asked for pictures of toppers done in these colors.  As I make them, I am going to get them posted here on the blog so be sure to check back!  An easy way to find the posts will be to type “green” in the Search field.

Font: Florence, Colors: Olivine, Peridot, Chrysolite, Crystal AB