DIY Sharpie Balloon Wedding Cake Topper

2 min read September 13, 2026 Jen Causey
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I am dying over this adorable DIY balloon cake topper idea! Using just a few simple supplies, including regular sized balloons and a black Sharpie, you can create an inexpensive cake topper that’s incredibly personal and super unique! Hand lettering is a lot easier than you think, trust me! A great lettering tip is to type out your saying first, in your favorite font and print it out, then simply copy it as best you can! Cheers to your Happily Ever After!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Assemble the clear balloon sticks and add a gold straw to each one. Yes, magically they perfectly fit inside the straws! Trim the excess balloon stick away.

DIY Sharpie Balloon Wedding Cake Topper step 1
Step
2

Blow up the balloons, but only a little bit. These aren’t mini-balloons, they are regular 11″ sized. I found that if you press on the bottom as you fill the balloons with air, they tend to blow up more round and less “pin-head” looking… you’ll see!

DIY Sharpie Balloon Wedding Cake Topper step 2
Step
3

Carefully handwrite your choice of sweet message on the balloons with a Sharpie.

DIY Sharpie Balloon Wedding Cake Topper step 3 part 1
DIY Sharpie Balloon Wedding Cake Topper step 3 part 2
Step
4

Attach each balloon to a balloon stick.

DIY Sharpie Balloon Wedding Cake Topper step 4
Step
5

Tie a little bow and adhere it to the balloon stick with a Glue Dot or two.

DIY Sharpie Balloon Wedding Cake Topper step 5 part 1
DIY Sharpie Balloon Wedding Cake Topper step 5 part 2
Step
6

Optional. Spray paint the underside of the clear dessert stand to make it match your theme. Painting the underside means the paint color shows through but still remains food safe!

DIY Sharpie Balloon Wedding Cake Topper step 6
Step
7

Carefully poke the straws into the top of your cake.

You can blow up the balloons safely three days before your event without them loosing air.

DIY Sharpie Balloon Wedding Cake Topper step 7 part 1
DIY Sharpie Balloon Wedding Cake Topper step 7 part 2
Step
8

Your balloon adorned wedding cake fits right in with a mixed metal wedding theme. 

Find all the DIY projects for this awesome Industrial Themed DIY Wedding Tablescape, make sure to also check out: DIY Metallic Gold Flake Lanterns + Wine Holders and DIY Mixed Metal Candy Favor Tubes!

DIY Sharpie Balloon Wedding Cake Topper step 8

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