Eight days before the wedding, the mother-of-the-bride asked me to help her create place cards, table cards, and menus that were beach chic and unique. {{{My favorite theme of course!}}} I needed to match the color scheme of their beach wedding invitations. She knew she wanted the Florida Keys watercolor illustrations on the cards. Each wedding reception table was named after one of the Florida Keys. I came up with the idea of placing a red sea star next to the island the guest would be seated at. With the wording “Your destination is…” on each place card tag, the guests were guided in a very organized manner to their seats. The fun part, (the mother-of-the-bride’s idea) as the guests arrived they were greeted with a very small bottle of tequila adorned with a personalized place card tag! As they made their way to their “destination” each guest could easily find the table card boasting the island name and island illustrations. I thought, what if they put the bottle in their purse, drank it and threw it away? So I came up with the idea of personalizing each menu also.

When having a beach wedding reception, remember the WINDS. You want to anchor any cards you have on the tables.

Organizing your guests as they arrive is truly important. Give it much thought. You want your guests to be directed and have a great idea WHERE they are going, where they are seated. Put yourself in their shoes.

Enjoy!

P.S. ~ Please plan ahead with your reception stationery. Allow at least 10 business days for process time then shipping. xo