The vintage-chic bride adores fanciful old objects with a modern twist, and for those with an affinity for books, the charisma of an antique typewriter is positively alluring. An imaginative display of miniature cupcakes perfectly mimics vintage typewriter keys right down to the fine silver edging in fondant. Honolulu-based designer Carmen Emerson-Bass decorated each cupcake with thick fondant circles lined with a silver luster paint. Using letter cutters, Carmen precisely scripted each letter on the smooth fondant surface. The decadent chocolate cake makes these creative confections all the more sublime.

Letterpress place cards by  Bradley and Lily Fine Stationery feature an old typewriter font. Each card is held intact by individual typewriter keys that correspond with the guest’s table letter. The keys can be found via eBay, where antique dealers sell them after removing them from typewriters in disrepair. An original wooden letterpress capital designates each table, and makes a great conversation piece beckoning the question, "Why is it backward?". The authentic letters, available at threepotatofourshop.com, carry out the literary theme and can be displayed prominently on each guest table. A favor box tied with rustic cording and a circular letter tag is in sync with the setting. The tags are also available at threepotatofourshop.com. Gifts for the bridal party are truly one-of-a-kind from designers at QA Create, who cleverly refashion vintage typewriter keys into jewelry. Your bridal party will cherish a silver charm bracelet personalized with an initial, and the gentlemen will appreciate the offbeat cuff links, available at qacreate.etsy.com.

style editors robyn i‘aea + shaunna keough

cupcakes by carmen emerson-bass

stationery by bradley & lily

ribbons by midori, inc.

jewelry by qa create at etsy

letterpress letters available at three potato four