Another way to do Black & White

Contrast is everything! Contrasting letters works best when keeping the color set on each letter low in contrast so the letters stand out from each other.  If the colors get too busy, the effect is lost.  Nobody wants an illegible monogram cake topper.  Here, not only do the colors offset each other but the fonts do, too.   I love pairing a feminine font with a bold masculine font.

M (Jasmine): Crystal, M (Georgia): Jet, Hematite, Black Diamond
M (Jasmine): Crystal, M (Georgia): Jet, Hematite, Black Diamond

Tropical cake topper

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

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

A topper that complements receives compliments!

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
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!  ; )

Custom designed cake topper

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

“The Knot” event

“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
Dorado, Lt Colorado Topaz, Gold Shadow

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

Clover topper

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

Masquerade Cake Topper

Mardi Gras cake topper
Fonts: Eileen (H), Jill (TM), Colors: Smoked Topaz, Lt Colorado Topaz, Copper (H), Silk (TM), Crystal, Jet (Mask)

Color variety and of course the right amount of contrast is critical in pulling off a topper with so many colors.  Luckily Swarovski crystals come in a bunch to great options when it comes to the ivory/golds/browns palettes.