A Wedding Cake Topper That Looks Like You (and Becomes a Keepsake).
A cake topper that looks like the two of you, then lives on the shelf for good.
Most cake toppers are two plastic figures that could be anyone. They're on the cake for an afternoon, then they end up in a drawer with the leftover favors.
A topper sculpted from your own photos is different. It has his beard, her glasses, the dress she actually wore and the way you stand together. It sits on the cake for the photos, then moves to a shelf at home and stays there. Years later it's still the first thing guests pick up.
Here's how our wedding toppers work, which designs couples pick, and what to sort out with your baker before the day.
Why a topper from your photos
Our studio sculpts every topper by hand in real clay and paints it to match you: hair, skin tone, the cut of the suit, the flowers in the bouquet. No 3D printing and no stock bodies. You send photos, we build the two of you from scratch, and on Standard and Faster you see proof photos before anything ships.
That means the topper can match the wedding you're actually having. Barefoot on a beach, two brides, the kids standing in front, the dog with the rings. If it's part of your day, it can be part of the topper.
Toppers for the two of you
1. The classic cake topper
Suit and white dress, close together on a base trimmed with white clay roses. It's the design most couples start from, and we change the outfits to match yours. Cake Topper figurine, from $299.
2. Two brides, first dance
Two wedding dresses, arms around each other, the rose base. For the brides who want both dresses on the cake. Two Brides, First Dance figurine, from $299.
3. Barefoot beach wedding
White shirt, rolled-up linen trousers, bare feet and a small bouquet. Made for the couple getting married on the sand. Barefoot Beach Wedding figurine, from $299.
4. On their wedding day
A grey suit, a flower in the lapel, a pink and white bouquet. A softer, smiling pose for couples who'd rather lean in than stand tall. On Their Wedding Day figurine, from $299.
Toppers for the whole family
5. Wedding with the kids
When the kids are part of the wedding, put them on the cake too. Here a son holds the ring pillow and a daughter carries her own little bouquet. Up to six people fit on one base. Wedding With the Kids figurine, from $429.
6. The dog as ring bearer
A bow tie, a pillow with two gold rings and a very serious face. Use it next to your topper, or add your dog to any couple design for $89. The Dog as Ring Bearer figurine, from $119.
A keepsake for the people around you
A topper is for the couple. For the parents, a second mini makes a thank-you gift they'll keep. The Bride and Her Dad figurine (from $299) puts her arm in his on the way down the aisle. For the friends who stood up with you, a mini of the whole wedding party, everyone in their wedding outfits on one base, makes a thank-you they'll fight over.
Before the day: cake, baker and timing
This is the part people forget, so here it is in one place.
- Ask your baker first. Tell them the height and base size of your topper and ask how they want it placed. Most bakers set a topper on a clean cake card or a small stand on the top tier, so it never touches the icing. That also keeps the clay clean for the shelf later.
- Size. Classic is 7.1 in (18 cm) tall to the top of the head, the usual pick for a top tier. Grand is 9.1 in (23 cm) and Showpiece 11.8 in (30 cm), better for a tall cake or a display table next to it.
- It's a keepsake, not food. Take it off before the cake is cut and hand it to someone you trust to look after it.
- Plan ahead. Standard is 10 to 14 business days at our bench, plus shipping, and includes free proof photos. Order a couple of months before the wedding so there's time for changes. If the date is close, Faster (+$19 per mini) takes 5 to 7 business days at the bench.
- Names and date. Your names and wedding date on the base are free. Add them under "Name on the base" when you order.
If you're still at the engagement stage, our engagement gift ideas has designs for the newly engaged. And when the first anniversary comes round, anniversary gifts by year picks up where this one leaves off.
How it works
- Send a photo. Pick a design and a size, and add photos of both of you. A clear face photo and a full-body one each works best.
- We sculpt it by hand. Real clay, shaped and painted by hand. No 3D printing.
- You approve the proof. On Standard and Faster you get free proof photos, and we make changes until you love it. Nothing ships until you say yes.
- It arrives in a gift box. Tracked to the door, ready for the big day.
Questions people ask
Can you match my dress before the wedding?
Yes. Send a photo of the dress, or a picture from the shop if you don't want your partner to see it. We'll sculpt it from that. Engagement photos work well for faces.
Can it be just us, or the whole family?
Both. One base fits up to six people, and pets can join any design. For a bigger group, write to us at hello@clayfie.com.
What if it arrives damaged?
Email us within 14 days of delivery with photos. We remake it or refund you in full, your choice.
See all wedding designs or start with your own photo and idea.
