10+ ways to use sea shells for your beach/intimate wedding
From dainty accessories to beach-perfect bridal bouquets and wedding cakes, these unique sea-shell designs are perfect for your wedding in 2021.
While pretty flowers and dazzling gems are always in-vogue, sea-shell accessories are the latest swoon-worthy trend for brides who love to stand out. Perfect for intimate summer or beach weddings, make your breezy outfits and events even more stylish with these stunning ideas to include delicate sea-shells.
Mathapatti
Swap out floral tiaras for a traditional yet quirky sea-shell mathapatti for your Haldi!
Designer: Arpita Mehta | Photo courtesy: Reels and Frames
Earrings
Stay breezy in chunky sea-sheel danglers for the perfect pool or beach after party look!
Designer: Arpita Mehta; OutHouse | Photo courtesy: Arpita Mehta; OutHouse
Bangles
A subtle, yet pretty way to incorporate some beach magic into your look is with sea-shell encrusted bangles!
Photo courtesy: The Royal Affair
Haathphool
Adorn your hands and fingers with the eclectic beauty of sea-shells for a bridal look no one would forget.
Photo courtesy: Krafterina by Dua Sisters
Rings
Diamonds aren’t all that dazzle! Stand out with some stylish multi-finger sea-shell rings.
Designer: Arpita Mehta | Photo courtesy: Arpita Mehta
Kaleerein
Add a trendy twist to traditions with sea-shell kaleerien.
Designer: OutHouse; Rubayat Jewels & Bridal Couture | Photo courtesy: Outhouse Jewellery; Kirandeep Photography, Razz Nischal
Hair accessories
Dress up your soft waves and messy buns with delicate sea-shell clips, tiaras and other hair accessories for a boho sea-goddess look.
Photo courtesy: Pinterest
Belt
Stay twirl-ready for your haldi or mehndi with quirky beaded sea-shell belts for a hands-free comfortable day of dancing and enjoyment.
Photo courtesy: Reels and Frames; Etsy
Outfit details
Sea-shell detailing is sure to add an effortless, exotic feel to your traditional outfits. Opt minimalist tassels or straps for a subtle look, or go all out with intricate beading.
Designer: Arpita Mehta | Photo courtesy: Arpita Mehta
Wedding Cake
Delicate shells are the perfect beach-inspired accent for your wedding cake.
Photo courtesy: Earth and Sugar; Debra Eby
Bridal Bouquet
Shake things up with a sea-shell twist to your classic floral bouquet. Weave in a few shells into the flowers or go all out with an all-shell creation.
Photo courtesy: Martha Stewart weddings; Etsy
Wedding Favors
Jars of beautiful sea-shells would not only make for a unique wedding favor, but also a memorable collector’s item for your guests to cherish forever.
Photo courtesy: Martha Stewart weddings
Men’s Lapel Pins
Combine the sophistication of jeweled lapel pins with the quirky vibe of sea-shells to add a beachy edge to jackets, bandhgalas or sherwanis.
Photo courtesy: Outhouse; Norman Photography and Paperie
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