Are you looking for seashells, starfish, dolphins, or anything that directly relates to the beach? Place a mug on top of a cute starfish coaster. Hand out key chains with a little seashell connected. Lovely silver dolphin bottle openers are another appealing item that your guests will use again and again in their homes. Place your guests name into a cute little place card holder that can be a starfish, seashell, or little fish. There are even little tea lights that have adorable starfish on top.
Imagine this wedding reception setting - your guests' tables have a gorgeous white or blue table cloth on it. The centerpiece is comprised of several different beach themed items. In the center of the table there are four little starfish candles surrounding a seashell frame with an engagement picture of the gorgeous wedding couple. Each guest will be able to find their seat quickly by using sea life place card holders. Also on each table is a disposable camera in a seashell beach theme that allows the guests to take spontaneous snapshots of your guests and the fun they're having at your beach wedding celebration. Your guests will feel relaxed as they enjoy this beach scene you've created just for them. Want the beach feel, but less of the beach? Choose from fun, summer picnic at the beach inspired favors that include sailboats, lighthouses, sandals, and volleyballs. You can top your wine bottles with a volleyball bottle stoppers. How about candles that have little sailboats on them? Gorgeous frosted glass sailboat tea light holders would compliment any table top.
Or throw a nice white table cloth onto your table and place palm tree candles at each guest's seat. Not so big on candles? How about attractive lighthouse place card holders? These place card holders are a wonderful treat to give your guests! They can use this practical favor again at home to hold notes, recipes, and so much more.
If you prefer to give your guests their favor at the end of the reception or have them pick up their favors as they are leaving, place the favors in a group on a table near the exit door. You can mix and match several different beach themed favors so your guests can choose the favor they like the most. Practical favors such as cute little sea life cookie cutters, seashell bookmarks for those that enjoy a good read, key chains or bottle openers are great ideas for any type of goodie bag. And the best part is that all of the favors described are inexpensive little treats, that won't kill your wallet but will make your guests remember your special day. So have that beach wedding you deserve and want, and don't worry about overspending too much, at least not on the wedding favors.
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