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Extraterrestrial Cake Toppers

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These Alien vs. Predator Wedding Figurines Will Spark Conversation

— July 13, 2011 — Lifestyle
Instructables account holder Kristylynn84 celebrated her wedding with these spooky Alien vs. Predator cake toppers.  Unfortunately she was unable to use them at her actual wedding, but she certainly gave her guests a scare when she swapped the traditional toppers for this spine-chilling cake puppets.

The cake toppers were refashioned from found cosbaby toys and were refitted with the appropriate wedding attire to match the bride and groom on their special day. The greatest thing about these ceramic Alien vs. Predator cake toppers is that even though they are baring their alien teeth, it almost looks like they are smiling. This unique and fun idea may not be for every couple looking to get married, but it is certainly is a unique and unforgettable way to present a wedding cake.
Trend Themes
1. Custom Wedding Cake Toppers - The concept of customized cake toppers for guests to celebrate their special occasion disrupts the traditional wedding protocal.
2. Reusing Recyclable Material for Wedding Decor - Using recyclables to create fun and specialized decor is a rising trend in sustainable and creative wedding planning.
3. Pop Culture-inspired Wedding Decor - Fusing pop culture elements into traditional wedding decor reflects the shift towards incorporating modern and personalized themes into special events.
Industry Implications
1. Wedding Planning - Wedding planners could create profitable business opportunities by incorporating personalized and pop culture-inspired themes into their decor and coordinating connections with artists to produce customized art pieces that appeal to couples.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Manufacturers could expand their offerings into the wedding industry by partnering with businesses that specialize in customized wedding decor and creating new lines of figurines or toys tailored for unique use as wedding cake toppers.
3. Sustainable Product Design - Sustainable product designers could explore the possibility of using recycled materials to create customized wedding decor for environmentally conscious couples who seek unique pieces.
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