In this post I will be describing the various tips and ideas for beach table decorations. I am sure you are here because you have already decided about the wedding venue and that has to be a beach and if you have not then please read my ealier post on planning a beach wedding.

There are a few things that you need to keep in mind while going for beach table decorations and these are

1) Beach Table Decoration Accents

The accents are those small things that you use for decoration of tables to give it a themed look like using the sea shell accents for giving the theme which is all about sea shells. This though is the most common theme at beach weddings so if you are thinking about sea shells or sand dollars then make sure that you shun the idea.

Try to be creative and that means think about something different. The best thing is to get some ideas by looking at the place where you are getting married and that will definitely give you a few ideas about the theme as well as the table accents.

You can use fine bamboo threading to put alongside the table centerpieces to give it a Hawaiian look or use the natural shrubs and nice small flowers for use if you are trying to give the natural look to the overall beach theme.

2) Beach Table Decoration Centerpieces

The most common of the centerpieces are the candles and these never go out of fashion. Use these as the beach table centerpieces and make sure that you do not light them.You can tell the guests that these are also beach favors from you. For putting in the candles make sure that You use again some accents like the sand dollar holders or small bamboo mat candle holders.

Talking about other centerpieces you can also use the centerpieces which are a nice sand castle or any porcelain decoration like flower vase or the candle holder.

Then there are other centerpieces which can do well such as balloons or the bamboo trays. If you are trying to go traditional then get some nice  or traditional items made up of cloth or use the special sea shell motif cloth for use as the wrap around for all the centerpieces.

The best one which I have seen till now is at my distant cousin’s wedding and that has been the special Palm Tree Candle Holders. These are actually made of wood with a shape of a palm tree and a nice candle holder at the top. It was simply amazing but yes make sure if you are renting these to let the guests know that these are not favors. You can tell the guests during the initial speech itself . Do it politely as to not offend anybod’s sensibilities.

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Some Do It Yourself Ideas

Here are some of the do it yourself wedding reception decoration ideas

The Floating Candles

The floating candles as a concept is very old but since it is a beach wedding make sure that you use the water filled small bowls and get some small tea candles to float in it. You can also add the nice flower petals from fresh flowers in that.

Jute Wrappers for Vases

Get some jute cloth with a green or sand color and then wrap all the sea shells and vases and candles holders with the jute wrappers and the and a small palm leaf to each one of those with a star fish clip. That way it gives a natural look as well has a beach theme because of the starfish.

If you have some other ideas then make sure that you send it to me and I will post it here.

Use Sand

Always use sand wherever possible to make it look natural. The prime example being the nice small trays that you can fill with sand then stick small bamboo shoots or palm leaves in that for a very natural looking centerpiece.

3 ) Tips And Tricks for Table decorations

1) Explicitly state that the centerpieces are favors or not. It is always better to not have the centerpieces as favors

2) The money can be saved if you use simple ideas like the sand (which is abundantly available) or plam leaves or the banana leaves

3) Get some rose or other flower petals to make sure that the vases as well the tables can be made to look good with those even if you do not have centerpieces or accents

4) Visit the local shop in the beach area for a wide variety of things that you can easily decorate the table with. Make sure to negotiate well for price as these areas will generally have marked up prices.

Photo by AM Kutchling

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