You've got the venue, the photographer, and the dress. But what about the little details that make your coastal wedding feel complete? These are the finishing touches brides wish they'd thought of sooner. Check off items as you go — your progress saves automatically.

The Entrance

Welcome sign for ceremony or reception entrance The first thing guests see sets the tone. A marble welcome sign with your names and date creates a stunning photo moment and guides guests to the right place. Shop Welcome Signs

The Bar

Signature drinks sign or bar menu display Guests always ask "what's the signature cocktail?" A custom sailboat bar sign with your drink names on linen sails answers that beautifully — and becomes a keepsake. Shop Signature Drinks Signs

Bar area decor Don't leave your bar table bare! Add coastal touches like shells, candles, or a small sign. The bar is where guests gather — make it Instagram-worthy.

The Tables

Table numbers or table names Easy to forget, impossible to skip! Hand-painted sailboat table numbers double as centerpiece decor and keepsakes you can display at home after the wedding. Shop Sailboat Table Numbers

Place cards or escort cards How will guests find their seats? Sand dollar place cards, seashell tags, sailboat cards, or buoy keychains that double as favors. Order early — send your guest list later. Shop Seating Charts

Guest Favors

Wedding favors guests will actually keep Skip the generic favors nobody wants. Candy bottles, match bottles, buoy keychains, and lobster bottle openers are charming, useful, and tied to your coastal theme. Shop Wedding Favors

Custom favor tags or labels A personalized tag with your names, date, or a sweet message turns a simple favor into a meaningful keepsake. All our favors include fully customizable tags.

Favor display setup How will you present your favors? A wooden tray with sand and shells, a basket with a cute sign, or set at each place setting? Plan this ahead so someone can set it up day-of.

Seating Chart

Choose your seating chart format Individual place cards at each seat? An escort card display at the entrance? Buoy keychains that are both? Pick your style early — handmade pieces need production time. Browse Seating Chart Options

Finalize and send your guest list Pro tip: order your seating cards early and send the names when ready. We'll start painting/preparing right away so turnaround is faster once you finalize.

Plan your seating card display Wooden trays with sand for seashells, a driftwood board for hanging shells, a table covered in buoy keychains — your display is part of the decor. Don't leave it to the last minute.

Custom & Special Touches

Any custom signs needed? Photo booth sign, dessert table display, "cards & gifts" sign, directional signs for the beach — think about every area guests will be and whether it needs a sign. Request a Custom Order

Rehearsal dinner decor Often completely forgotten! Your welcome sign, table numbers, or a custom sign can do double duty at the rehearsal dinner the night before.

Bridal shower or bachelorette favors Candy bottles and match favors are perfect for showers and bachelorette parties too — not just the wedding day. Order extras! Shop Favors

Day-Of Details

Assign someone to set up your decor You'll be busy getting ready! Make sure a coordinator, bridesmaid, or family member knows exactly where the welcome sign, seating display, table numbers, and favors go.

Tell your photographer to capture the details Handcrafted pieces photograph beautifully — but only if your photographer knows to look for them. Send a shot list that includes your welcome sign, table numbers, place cards, and favor display.

Plan to collect your keepsakes at the end of the night Your sailboat table numbers, welcome sign, and bar sign are keepsakes — don't let them get left behind! Assign someone to pack them up before the venue clears out.

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