Many objects in society are used to convey messages to people, but they can also symbolize different feminist concepts. More and more objects are seen from a different point of view to symbolize different concepts. One such item is the wedding cake. Wedding cake decorations are linked to heteronormativity. Wedding cake toppers can be used as a symbol of heteronormativity and linked to women's and gender studies. Wedding cake toppers are small statues on top of the bride and groom's wedding cake for the wedding reception. Cake decorations have been around for many years and are still popular with brides and grooms. Cake decorations are usually a figurine of the bride and groom to symbolize their marriage. However, not all cake decorations are those of the bride and groom. Some types of cake decorations are hearts, words such as love, and other symbols that can signify marriage. They can be personalized to look like the bride and groom or purchased from wedding decor retailers. Cake decorations are either serious or fun. There are many different options for brides and grooms. Some figurines show the bride and groom standing next to each other, but others show the bride and groom participating in an activity they both enjoy. More and more couples are receiving humorous cake decorations or poking fun at the idea of ​​marriage. An example is where the groom is tied to a ball and chain pulled by the bride. There aren't as many options for same-sex couples. Most figurines on the Internet represent a heterosexual couple. Even on wedding decor sites, there aren't many options to choose from for same-sex couples. Most websites offer the couple the opportunity to purchase two identical figurines. If the couple has...... middle of paper ......iety becomes more tolerant of people who go against heteronormativity. As more states legalize same-sex marriages, it will be more common to see wedding decorations and other same-sex items used in weddings and seen more in society. Works Cited Kirk, G. and Okazawa-Rey, M. (2009). Women's Lives: Multicultural Perspectives (5th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Mundy, L. (June 27, 2013). The fight against same-sex marriage could change the way people view all marriages. The Atlantic.com. Retrieved from http://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2013/06/the-guy-marriage-fight-could-change-how-people-think-about-all-marriages/277272/Raymond, D. (2009). Popular culture and queer representation. A critical point of view. In G. Kirk and M. Okazawa-Rey (Eds.), Women's lives: Multicultural perspectives (5th ed., pp. 180-187). Boston: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.