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1. THE HAPPY COUPLE: This brushed metal Chinese symbol, atop a blush pink cake by Superfine Bakery, represents balance and union by joining two happiness characters. $19.95 from Mountain View-based Beau-coup.com.
2. SIGN OF THE TIME: Conquer your cake with this pewter banner (measures 4.5 by 3.5 inches) made from hand-stamped, vintage letterpress blocks by San Luis Obispo jewelry maker Lisa Leonard. $48 at Lisa Leonard Designs, on a metallic polka dot cake by Superfine Bakery.
3. LOVE IS A HIGHWAY: Venice-based artisan Concarta sculpted this one-of-a-kind bride and groom from California maps (custom replicas of the gown and tux also available). Price upon request, Concarta Designs.
4. FEATHERED FRIENDS: Handmade by Santa Rosa artist Rhoda Lynch, these 3-inch polymer-clay birds are available in every color of the rainbow. $60 at Blue Butterfly Design. Cake stands by Sweet and Saucy Supply (sweetandsaucysupply.com).