I'm a sucker for seating cards (in case you haven't noticed). They are a small detail that can make a big impact without crushing the budget. In my opinion, what makes a wedding truly memorable isn't how much the flower budget was or if the dinner was nine-courses or if Shakira performed the first dance (well, OK, that would be a highlight). It's the little touches that make folks go 'hmm, that's cool'.
Case in point – for an elegant beach wedding, we had the wonderful Laura Hooper write on real sand dollars, which we then placed in a 'sand box'. It was an unexpected touch that had guests talking.
Photo courtesy of Dan Power Photography
handwriting is so lovely!
Yes, Laura Hooper does a beautiful job, doesn’t she? And not a single sand dollar broke (and they went from CA to NYC to Costa Rica!).
What a great idea!!! And I just love the sand box!
I’m doing sand dollars too, what did you use to write on the sand dollars? That would be great info – the writing is beautiful, what a wonderful idea!
The bride hired Laura Hooper Calligraphy to do it (I have horrible handwriting!!). I think a fine point Sharpie would work?
How big were the sanddollars? I’m trying to this for my wedding as well!
They were a few inches across (like 5 I think?). I have another wedding this weekend and we’re tying the name cards with a ribbon through the little slit on the sand dollar, so that’s another option.