ShareThisQ: What are some alternatives to a traditional cake topper?A: You have several options beyond the traditional bride-and-groom cake topper.Give your cake a personalized stamp of approval with a simple, silver monogram cake topper or adorn it with crystals for added sparkle. Flowers are another great option, especially ones that coordinate with your bridal bouquet or table centerpieces.You could also go for a sugar-made topper and have your cake baker create sugar flowers, fondant ribbons or bows to top off your confection.If you still can't decide what to use, feel free to leave your cake topper-free for a clean look that emphasizes your cake design.(Carley Roney, co-founder and editor in chief of The Knot, the nation's leading wedding resource, advises millions of brides on modern wedding etiquette at www.theknot.com.)(Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service, http://www.scrippsnews.com)
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