Ordering & Personalisation

Can I personalise my cake topper?

Yes. Many of our designs can be personalised with a name, age, message or other wording. Simply enter the details requested on the product page before adding the item to your basket.

Can I upload my own photo, logo or design?

Yes. Our Design Your Own range allows you to upload your own photo, logo, artwork or design for us to print onto premium edible icing.

Please make sure your image is as clear and high quality as possible for the best printed result.

Will you check my spelling?

Please check all personalisation carefully before placing your order.


Your wording will be copied and printed exactly as entered, including spelling, capitalisation and punctuation. We do not correct or amend submitted wording.

How far in advance can I order?

You can order your topper a couple of months in advance. Store it in its original packaging, flat, at room temperature and away from direct sunlight and moisture until you are ready to use it.

Materials & Ingredients

What are your cake toppers made from?

Our website toppers use icing sheets. Our Amazon range includes icing sheets and premium thick wafer paper (wafer card, approximately 0.6–0.65 mm). Check your listing and packaging to identify your material. Both are printed with edible inks.


Premium wafer paper ingredients: Potato Starch, Water, Sunflower Oil, Emulsifier: lecithin, Maltodextrin.


See our Ingredients & Allergens page for the separate edible ink ingredients.

Are your cake toppers suitable for vegetarians and vegans?

Our icing sheets and edible inks are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

For premium wafer paper, please contact us to confirm suitability before ordering. The supplier’s ingredient list does not identify the source of lecithin.

Do your products contain allergens?

Please check the ingredients for your specific material and the edible inks on our Ingredients & Allergens page.

Premium wafer paper contains lecithin. The supplier’s page does not identify its source or provide an allergen statement, so we cannot confirm that it is soya-free.

Our products are produced in an environment that handles allergens. If you have an allergy or specific dietary concern, please contact us before ordering or consuming the topper.

Will the printed colours look exactly like they do on my screen?

Colours can vary slightly between screens and printed edible icing. Screen brightness, colour settings and the nature of edible inks can all affect how colours appear.


We always aim to reproduce your chosen design as closely as possible.

Applying & Storing

How do I apply my edible cake topper?

Icing sheets: cut to the required shape, carefully remove the backing and place onto a smooth, slightly tacky cake surface such as fondant, buttercream or icing. Our How to Apply guide covers icing sheets.

Premium wafer paper: use clean cutting tools reserved for edible use. The icing-sheet backing-removal instructions do not apply. Follow the instructions supplied with your order, or contact us for advice about your cake surface before applying.

Do I need to cut the topper out?

Some designs are supplied ready to use, while others may need to be cut out before application.


The product description will tell you what is supplied.

Use clean, dry scissors for the best result.

How should I store my topper?

Keep your topper:

  • flat
  • in its original airtight packaging
  • at room temperature
  • away from direct sunlight
  • away from heat and moisture


Do not refrigerate or freeze it, as condensation can affect the icing and printed image.


How long will my topper keep?

Icing sheets: for best results, use within 2 months of purchase. Keep sealed, flat and dry to preserve the print and flexibility.

Premium wafer paper: follow the best-before date on your packaging. Store flat in an airtight food-safe bag or container, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

What type of cake can I use it on?

Edible icing toppers work well on fondant, buttercream and many other smooth cake surfaces.


Avoid placing the topper onto a very wet surface, as excess moisture can cause the icing or printed image to deteriorate.

Delivery & Returns

What delivery options do you offer?

We currently offer:


Standard Delivery – Royal Mail 48 — FREE


Fast-Track Processing + Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £1.99


Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed — £7.99



Full information is available on our Delivery & Postage page.

How quickly will my order be dispatched?

All of our edible toppers are made to order.


Orders may be dispatched the same working day or the next working day depending on the time the order is placed and our current production workload.


Choosing Fast-Track Processing means your order is prioritised for production.

Does Special Delivery mean my order will arrive tomorrow?

Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed provides a guaranteed postal service once your order has been dispatched.


It does not guarantee that your personalised order will be dispatched on the same day it is placed.

I need my topper urgently. What should I choose?

Choose Fast-Track Processing + Royal Mail Tracked 24 if you would like your order prioritised for production.


For the fastest postal service after dispatch, choose Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed.

Can I return a personalised cake topper?

Because our edible toppers are made to order and personalised specifically for you, they cannot normally be returned or exchanged if you simply change your mind.


They are also food products, so for hygiene and food-safety reasons we cannot accept returns once supplied unless there is a problem with the order.

What if my order arrives damaged or incorrect?

Please contact us as soon as possible at hello@bluevanilladesigns.com and include your order number and photographs showing the problem where relevant.


We’ll investigate and help resolve the issue.