Themed Wedding - Bride and Groom Cake Toppers

The wedding cake topper is a lasting reminder of the couple's wedding celebration.

Long after the day is over and the thank-yous have been sent, the cake topper will continue to evoke memories of the love, joy, and laughter that was shared on the couple's wedding day.

The wedding ceremony will develop a personality as individual as the couple. Some couples prefer a traditional wedding, while others will enjoy a less formal event. But, whatever the preference, the cake topper should be representative of the wedding theme.

Some couples will choose a wedding that follows the traditions of their culture or religion.

In Celtic ceremonies, for example, the couples hands are bound together with a piece of tartan during the exchange of vows to signify that their souls are united. After the vows, the groom pins the piece of tartan to the brides dress at the shoulder to signify that she is now part of his family. The Claddaugh ring (like the one on the cake topper to the right) is often worn as a wedding ring as it is a symbol of love.

The Chinese ceremony will use a a lot of red as it signifies love, prosperity and joy in the Chinese culture. The bridal gown is usually red, as are the wedding invitations, gift boxes,etc. Even the homes of the bride and groom are decorated in red on the day of the ceremony.

The Hindu marriage actually consists of more than one ceremony. During the phase known as Saptapadi, the couple completes seven encirclements around 'The Sacred Fire,' which is representative of the fire-deity known as Agni. Agni is considered the main witness to the vows the couple makes with each circuit around the fire.

The First Dance, or the Wedding Waltz, has long been a wedding tradition. It is the couple's first dance as husband and wife.

Some couples select a traditional waltz like, Blue Danube, because it lends itself nicely to the 'box step,'--a dance that is much appreciated by both an awkward and uncomfortable groom, and the bride on whose feet he is not trampling.

In recent years I've seen an amusing trend towards thinking 'outside of the box step.' I've attended weddings where couples have chosen selections ranging from Michael Jackson's, Thriller, to the James Brown classic, I Feel Good.

Marriage is not just spiritual communion, it is also remembering to take out the trash. - Joyce Brothers.