Whether you are packing up for a destination wedding on the beach or remaining land-locked, beach-themed weddings are very popular. As such, you can find an array of seashell-adorned wedding decorations, but many couples are looking for decor that will add a bit more pizazz and originality to their wedding.
Sand-castle Sculptures
Sand-castle sculptures will make quite an impression on your guests. For the reception, you can opt for one large sand castle as a focal point of the room or smaller sand castles placed on each table as centerpieces. Alternately, if your wedding is on the beach, you can hire someone to make a sand sculpture in the area where you will be married. This could be subtle, like a detailed border around the ceremony site, or elaborate, as in a large representation of an item of significance to your and your spouse-to-be. In beach communities, sand sculpture is a popular hobby of artists with access to the beach. To find a sculptor, look for an area sand-sculpting club or organization.
Hand-Painted Glasses
Hand-painted wine glasses look beautiful as table decorations and can be found in a wide array of beach themes, including flip-flops, palm trees and seashells. These glasses can serve both as part of the decor and as favors for the guests to take home, although they may be too expensive to provide for every guest.
A more inexpensive option is to buy inexpensive glasses and paint them yourself or invite your bridal party over to help. Even if you are not artistic, simple flip-flops and palm trees can be mastered by most with some practice. Even if they lack perfection, your guests will know how hard you worked to give them keepsake favors that they will actually use.
Sea Glass
If you're dying to get out your glue gun, try mixing it up a bit with sea glass instead of traditional shells. Sea glass, or glass made to look like sea glass, can be found at most large craft stores in a variety of colors. Sea glass allows you to incorporate a few more splashes of color into your wedding decor. Sea glass can be attached to anything from napkin and candle holders to the flower girl's basket. It can also be used to fill glass vases or candle holders.
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