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Animal Cake Toppers Are A Super Cute Option For The Young At Heart

These Animal Cake Toppers Are For The Kid In All Of Us
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By Rachel Torgerson for TheKnot.com

We’re not kidding. Animal wedding cake toppers are all over the place. And it’s not just the cutesy DIY wedding couples that are going for the trend — there are lots of animal cake topper examples at glam ballroom weddings too! And why not? Your cake topper is the perfect wedding detail to get a little silly with. Below, a few of our favorites to inspire you. (Look for the llamas — they’re ridiculous!)

For the Creative DIY-ers
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For the Glam Couple
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9 Showstopping Wedding Cakes
Watercolor(01 of09)
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The bright watercolors on this cake create such a beautiful art form.Find more watercolor inspiration...Photo by: Lola Elise on Grey Likes Weddings via Lover.ly
Citrus(02 of09)
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This tiered cake takes the citrus theme to another whole level!We love the bright shades of a citrus palette.Photo by: Millie Holloman on Snippet & Ink via Lover.ly
Ombre(03 of09)
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The stacking on this ombre cake provides the coolest architectural element. Do you love ombre? We do too!Photo by: Leigh Miller on Inspired By This via Lover.ly
Regal(04 of09)
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This cake may be classic in color, but it’s far from simple. Gorgeous and regal are the first words that come to mind!Photo on Sparkle & Hay via Lover.ly
Magnolia(05 of09)
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Magnolias and metallics are two of our favorite things. We have to ask: gold or silver?Photo by: Yummy Cupcakes & Cakes on Polka Dot Bride via Lover.ly
Bold Colors(06 of09)
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Love the colors and intricate patterns on this cake from a traditional Indian wedding!Cultural weddings are fascinatingly beautiful...Photo on Maharani Weddings via Lover.ly
Altar(07 of09)
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Altars are not just for your wedding ceremony. The way the flowers frame these wedding cakes is stunning!Amazing altars for your ceremony…Photo on Sparkle & Hay via Lover.ly
Beach(08 of09)
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Quickest way to catch our eye: model your cake after a sandcastle for your beach themed wedding!Be inspired by the beach…Photo on Destination Inspirations via Lover.ly
Cascading Florals(09 of09)
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The flowers on this cake are unreal! We love how they dramatically cascade down the side. Is your wedding in your backyard?Photo by: Miso Bakes on Bridal Musings via Lover.ly

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