Birds of a Feather

In order to find the perfect decoration for our cake, I learned all about the birds and the bees.

Mrs. Canary found Lauren Alane through Etsy, and together, they created a duo that captured the couple's "nerdy" and "music-loving" personalities.

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Mrs. Coconut featured the coveted, and always stylish, Ann Wood birds.

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Mrs. Gummi Bear had a whole flock -- 20 (!!!) Ann Wood creations, plus one of her custom cake topper couples!

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Mrs. Lovebug commissioned her custom birdies from Carrin of Rain's End.

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Mrs. Peacock's aunt crafted her cake toppers from alpaca wool donated from another relative's farm.

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Mrs. Penguin's birds were handmade by her friend, Jenny Louwheeeeze.

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Clearly, fowl play (::wink wink::) is popular. And while I'm usually one to strive for uniqueness, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have me and the mister represented in fine feathered figurine form.

A quick search of Etsy -- where else? -- led me to Le Petit Oiseau, Sue Bennett's birdie bridal boutique. Her endearing creations can be customized to meet your color, style and trim specifications.

After a brief email chat -- Sue's daughter is getting married in September, so we discussed our ongoing searches for the perfect wedding shoes -- we decided to work together to design the Bruschetta birdies that'll top our triple-tiered confection. I love that, while I'm certainly embracing a trend, our cake toppers will be totally original, and reflective of us and our wedding day attire!

What'll be sitting atop your wedding cake? Share a link if you have a photo!