12 Decor Ideas That *Aren’t* Seashells for Your Shore Wedding
You can do better than conch shells and starfish.
Look: Just because you’re getting married at the beach doesn’t mean you’ve got to stick starfish on your candle holders and calligraph sand dollars for escort cards. You’re more creative than than that! Here are 12 other beach decor ideas for your Shore wedding, guaranteed to make things feel modern, fun, and, most importantly, a little more unique.
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Palm Fronds
Photograph by Peach Plum Pear Photography
Oversized leaves look cool on invites and, come reception, pair wonderfully with lucite and matte white for a sleek and modern vibe.
Ombre
Photo by Peach Plum Pear Photography
Evokes the waves crashing on the shore, especially when done in shades of blue.
Copper
Signage by House of Catherine. Photo by MLE Pictures
Looks cool against white furniture, which is easy to come by down the Shore.
Driftwood
Photo by Krystin Hogan
The beachside version of a rustic wedding replaces unfinished wood disks with elegant driftwood.
Pampas Grass
Photo by Redfield Photography
One of 2019’s biggest wedding trends also happens to be perfect for weddings at the water.
Sea Glass
Calligraphy by Lewes Lettering Co. Photo by Brett Thomas
The easy romance of the coastline is best conveyed in semi-opaque hues of blue and green.
Macrame
Ceremony hanging by Honeydoo. Photo by Brett Thomas
Bring out the boho vibes for your Big Day with knotted twine accents dotted with bright blooms.
Sea Grass
Design by Shannon Wellington. Photo by Magdalena Studios
Sea Grass chargers add instant island flair to to a tropical-themed tablescape.
Flamingos
Photo by Breanne Furlong Photography
Speaking of tropical: how fun are these Prime-able flamingo statues?
Seersucker
Neckwear available at The Tie Bar (Center City). Photo by Brett Thomas
Everyone’s expecting yellow or pink. Take an upscale approach to prep with muted shades of navy or slate.
Papel Picado
Design by Clover Event Co. Photo by Magdalena Studios
East Falls-based Mexican-American artist Karina Puente free-cuts folk art patterns onto custom-dyed paper sans any pre-drawn patterns. She works with couples to create ceremony backdrops, ceiling installations, table runners, and more.
Flags
Photograph by M2 Photo
Vintage options are a relaxed alternative to yacht-club-favored nautical flags.
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