Couples looking for the perfect keepsake to remind them of their wedding day may want to invest in a clay wedding cake topper.

Although the delicious dessert itself will no doubt be devoured by guests, the decoration on the top can be kept forever as a memory of the special event.

Sarah Pitcher from Character Creations, a firm that specialises in hand crafted polymer clay toppers, thinks that they are a "fun and novel" addition to a wedding cake.

She explains that they are becoming increasingly popular as people want more than just photos to remember their nuptials.

Ms Pitcher says: "Personalised cake toppers can be made to resemble the couple with a real likeness in wedding outfits, hairstyles and flowers.

"This can be a great talking point amongst guests on your big day."

Character Creations allows couples to choose the colours and style of their figurines to ensure that they have a topper that is unique to them

The polymer clay used to create the models is non-toxic and has an everlasting quality to it, meaning it can be admired and enjoyed for years to come.