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A handful of creative nautical and Rhodythemed details that are worth pinning .
These buoy escort cards are too adorable for words , and we ’ re sure your guests will think the same as they bob along to their designated seats .
📷 : Dawn Temple Photography
Ask your guests to put their newlywed advice messages in a chic blue bottle for you to pop open in five , ten or twenty years ( just maybe don ’ t actually throw it out to sea in the meantime !).
📷 : Lefebvre Photo
Rhode Island may not be an island but we sure are surrounded by a bunch ( Aquidneck , Goat , Prudence , etc .) Either name your reception tables after those or in honor of some local streets , restaurants or beaches .
📷 : Blueflash Photography
Begone , standard guest books ! Shake it up a little and have your loved ones sign something a bit more meaningful ( like a paddle for the seafaring couple ) and that can double as wall decor for your new home .
📷 : Brad Smith Photography
Afraid of going over budget ? Forgo floral centerpieces in favor of navy and white sailboats or ornate vases filled with sand , seashells and tea lights .
📷 : Blueflash Photography
Our summers are unpredictable , but they usually err on the side of hot and humid . If you ’ re getting hitched outside between May and September , do your guests a favor and supply them with cute DIY fans .
📷 : Lefebvre Photo
Seashell escorts are on-theme , cost-effective and require minimal effort — all you need is access to a couple local beaches and a quality sharpie or two ( good hand writing doesn ’ t hurt , either ).
📷 : Olivia Gird Photography
Anchors are a staple nautical wedding symbol while bottle openers are a classic wedding favor — combine the two for the ultimate thank you gift .
📷 : Lefebvre Photo
Why not let your cake topper predict the future ? It doesn ’ t get any dreamier than growing old together and sitting side by side in Adirondack chairs overlooking the rolling ocean tides .
📷 : Blueflash Photography
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