Enter the World of the Traditional Wedding Cake Topper

B.A. Spider — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:03:05 +0000

Many people don’t know the name of those “little figures at the top of a wedding cake”. They are called wedding cake toppers, and there are many varieties available in today’s market. The special wedding cake toppers trend was started off by the “traditional wedding cake toppers”, and we will explore their world in this article. As far as toppers for wedding cakes are concerned, these designs have stood the test of time. Here are four particular designs that we like:

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Pick #1) One of our favorites, the “Contentment” Calla Lily Porcelain Cake Topper is very traditional. It depicts the bride and groom on the “big day”, and the love that the couple has for each other is clearly depicted by the bride’s hand upon the groom’s face. Note the groom as he holds his new bride’s waist. The bride is elegantly dressed in a strapless wedding gown, and the groom is handsomely dressed in tux and tails. Complimenting the design is a handmade bouquet of calla lillies. The specifications of this traditional piece are:

a) Dimensions: 7″ x 3″

b) Hand painted

c) Handcrafted out of fine porcelain.

d) Weighs in at 0.75 lbs.

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#2) The “Ebony Enchantment” Porcelain African-American Cake Topper shows a beautiful princess who has found her Prince Charming. This enchanting African-American cake topper will make a lovely addition to any wedding cake. The bride is dressed in a flowing white gown, with “off-the-shoulder” ruffles, lace trim, and a flowing veil. The flower additions of a beautiful pink bouquet, and roses in her hair, add a splash of color. Complementing the bride, the groom is wearing a black tuxedo and bow-tie with a pink boutonniere. This fairy-tale couple is the perfect complement to a wedding cake. The features and facts are:

a) Dimensions are: 6 1/2″ x 3 1/2″

b) Painted by hand.

c) Handcrafted out of porcelain.

d) Weighs in at 0.55 lbs.

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Item #3) Ah, the wedding kiss after the ceremony. The “First Kiss” Bride and Groom Cake topper depicts it. Here the happy couple is sharing their first kiss as husband and wife. This kiss will have you skipping and dancing on a cloud! The slender bodies of the bride and groom are positioned in a graceful embrace. Their hands, lips, and hearts, connect in incredible joy…ready to party and dance the night away. The bride is adorned in a stylish white strapless wedding gown and shoulder-length wedding veil. The groom is looking dapper in his black tuxedo. This traditional topper reflects the contemporary spirit of a new couple just starting their life of wedded bliss.

Additional specifications are:

a) Made of poli-resin.

b) Standing 6″ tall.

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Pick #4) The “Sweet Embrace” African-American Cake Topper is a wonderful piece. It depicts a happy African-American bride and groom sharing their first kiss together as bride and groom. Soon they will be greeting their family and friends, and dancing the night away! The bride is beautifully dressed in a stylish white strapless wedding gown and shoulder-length veil. The groom is handsomely suited in traditional attire…a dapper black tuxedo. Both bride and groom exude the modern contemporary spirit of a happy couple, starting out on the journey of a new life together. Here are some more specifications and details:

a) This contemporary wedding cake topper design is made of poly-resin.

b) Standing in at 6″ tall.

We hope that this little tour of the traditional wedding cake topper has both informed and inspired you. If you would like more information on this, and other special wedding cake toppers , please visit us on our blog.

Looking to find the best deal on personalized cake toppers, then visit www.SpecialWeddingCakeToppers.com where we will provide you with all the bride and groom cake toppers you will need.

Tips On Buying Titanium Wedding Bands And Engagement Rings

David Massey — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:49:45 +0000

In the past, titanium has been used in tools for the industrial and manufacturing industries, but today titanium is also used to make attractive and fashionable jewelry. Titanium is hypoallergenic, lightweight, and very durable, which has made it an ever more popular metal for discerning ring shoppers. You can now find all sorts of jewelry items fashioned from high-grade titanium, to include watches, earrings, rings, bracelets, cuff links, and money clips. But without a doubt, titanium wedding jewelry is the most popular of all titanium jewelry sold. But if you’re shopping for a titanium engagement ring or wedding ring, there are a few things you should know about titanium before you start your search.

For starters, you should know that titanium has a different look than other metals. Titanium can easily be polished to a very high luster; however it is quite a bit darker than more commonly known precious white metals such as white gold, platinum, and silver. Since the material is so hard and durable, it can also be heat-treated or anodized to change the color; the most popular choice for color-treatment of titanium jewelry is charcoal black. This process only affects the surface material, which allows the jewelry designer to create deep engravings that stand out in stark contrast to the darker surrounding surface of the ring. But remember if you buy a black titanium wedding band, if you’re really hard on your jewelry you can scratch the surface.

In many instances titanium rings are set with precious stones, which usually requires that the setting is made from some other metal like platinum or gold that is more malleable and easier to work. More than just making the setting for the stone easier to work with, this also allows the jewelry designer to create intricate and stunning design using both metals, which is commonly known as the two-tone style. But, these two-tone rings can end up costing a bit more than a ring that uses titanium alone, because rings that contain both titanium and precious metals can be much harder to design and craft.

Sizing a titanium ring can be difficult for the average jeweler, so it’s best that you pick the exact size of the ring when you buy. Generally speaking, if you need a different size you are probably going to have to exchange the ring for the correct size, instead of taking it to a local jeweler to have it sized. So, be sure you check your ring size before you order online! Also, if you ever have to get your ring cut off, you will likely need to replace the ring with a new one (for example, if you injured your hand and swelling prevented the ring from coming off hospital personnel would have to cut the ring off to prevent damage to your finger from lack of circulation).

Although titanium rings will not tarnish or discolor, they can be scratched and will show signs or wear after several months of normal use. If you work with your hands, it’s likely your ring will get scratched should you leave it on while you work. However, any jewelry repair shop can polish your ring back to its original shine in just a few minutes of work on a buffer wheel.

So, know you now the benefits of titanium – beauty, durability, and practicality. For these reasons, more and more brides and grooms are choosing titanium for their engagement rings and wedding bands over more traditional metals. Without a doubt, titanium offers the discerning shopper the satisfaction of owning a unique and lasting ring that will last for generations.

Learn more about titanium jewellry by visiting http://www.titaniumimpressions.com/ and find the perfect titanium wedding or engagement ring.

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