Bring the seashells into your cake decorations.
A seashell theme brings the beauty of the ocean into your wedding. Whether you choose the color of seashells or go all out with actual seashells, you have plenty of decorating options. Decide on the personality of your wedding theme, such as formal or playful, then pick your design elements to pull the theme together.
Bridal Party
Dress the bride in the soft pink tones of the inside of a seashell, or go for the snow white exterior of the seashell in an wedding organza gown. Incorporate the seashell shape into the dress with beading or crystals on the bodice, the lower portion of the dress or the train. A bouquet of seashells can be carried by the bride and her bridesmaids. Coordinate the groom in a white tux with a pale pink vest and pocket handkerchief. Add a shell tie pin and cuff links to the groom and his groomsmen.
Stationery and Favors
Incorporate the color of seashells in your wedding stationery as you choose a card stock with dark brown ink or pearl white stock with pale pink ink. Shape the invitations, place cards and RSVP cards to resemble seashells or imprint them on the corner of the card or as a border. Favors for guest include puka shell necklaces, bag of seashells, seashell charms or etched seashell coaster sets or photo frames.
Decorations
Loop a strand of seashells along the ends of the pews instead of pew bows, and use seashell shaped vases for flowers along the altar. Swag the reception walls with netting holding seashell tissue orbs at the center. Use patterned seashell fabric to line tables and cover chair backs, with pewter seashell charges and place-card holder. Place a vase of seashell roses or a grouping of exotic seashells in an urn in the center of the table.
Food
Bring the seashell into your food selections. Serve ceviche in a clam shell as an appetizer. Ceviche is a South American fish dish marinated in citrus juice. Add mussels or clams as one of the main dishes, with star fruit as a dessert. Design the wedding cake as a shell, or replace the traditional flower decorations with seashells. Pick a design where the shells filter down the side like a gently lapping waves, or surround the bride and groom topper with the sugar seashells.
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