Many of us are choosing the beach as a venue for our weddings, be it at home or abroad. So when it comes to wedding favors, seashells are a natural choice. To many, the sea evokes a sense of romance & beauty, whilst the creatures of the sea are regarded as mystical & exciting. So it is little wonder that the sea has inspired many varieties of wedding favor, from the nautical to the tropical, with seashells being the most loved choice.

If you would like to give seashells as wedding favors here are a few ideas for you to consider:

· Use large seashells as vessels for candles or look for shell shaped candles in box sets.

· Salt & pepper sellers in the shape of seashells are both functional & whimsical. Your guests will always remember your wedding each time they use them.

· Give your guests silver plated keepsake boxes in the shape of shells or with a shell motif. As an extra touch place a white chocolate ‘pearl’ inside!

· For favors with duplicity, look for shell shaped place card holders made in pewter. They not only add elegance to your tables, but your guests can take them home afterwards & use them as paperweights.

· If you are the creative type why not make your own wedding favors with a seaside theme? Purchase some glassine envelopes & place inside some pretty shells which you have collected from the beach. Seal the envelopes with glue & attach a ribbon bow & thank you tag (shell shaped of course!).

Wedding favors for a beach wedding have a beauty all of their own & can be as fun & whimsical as you wish. With a beach wedding or theme, it is all about finding favors that are fitting symbols of the sea & that will inspire your guests to remember the beauty & elegance of your wedding day.