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You can't go wrong with these seaworthy sweets and send-offs
Recollect the laidback fun of a lazy summer day with these beach party favor cookies in soft seaside hues. Eleni’s New York, $4 to 6 each, elenis.com. —Kathryn Papanek
A box of gourmet popcorn in breezy ocean colors is just the thing for a preppy wedding by the sea. Hampton Popcorn, $40 for 12 boxes, hamptonpopcorn.com.
Photography by Karen Wise, karenwise.com.
Saying “I do” in the sun? Remind guests to protect their skin by handing out these adorable mini-sunscreen packets. Banana Boat Sport sunblock packets ($198 for 200 packets) and Safetec sunscreen lotion packet (25 cents each), minimus.biz.
Custom anchor and boat tags attached to chocolate truffles act as both place cards and favors. Witty inspirations (“Anchor down at table six” and “Sail over to table two”) add a maritime spin to the gifts. Flush Designs, $2.75 per tag, flushdesigns.com.
A wicker basket filled with flip flops encourages your guests to kick off their shoes. Old Navy has inexpensive styles (similar to shoes shown) in a rainbow of vibrant hues. Old Navy, $2.50 each, oldnavy.gap.com.
Photography by BKB Photography, bkbphoto.com.
Old-fashioned salt water taffy is sure to recall guests’ memories of a favorite summer treat. James’ Salt Water Taffy, $47 for five pounds, seashoretaffy.com.
Photography by Kella MacPhee, kellamacphee.com.
A message in a bottle favor makes a sweet send-off for your guests—give the favors a personal touch by adding jelly beans in your wedding colors to each container.
Photography by Caroline Tran, carolinetran.net.
Help your guests navigate in style with these whimsical compasses. Decorated with custom calligraphy place cards, the authentic brass compasses also double a clever nautical favor. Laura Hopper Calligraphy, $8 each, lhcalligraphy.com.
These miniature beach ball candles look just like the real thing. Sophie’s Favors, $2.99 each, sophiesfavors.com.
Ice cold classic Coca Colas are a welcome refreshment on a hot summer’s day. For a special touch, glue a handmade wrapping paper “sail” to a ceramic container to create a sailboat drink holder. Lollipop Events & Designs, ilovelollipops.com.
Fill these gusseted organza bags with candy shells or a local beachy sweet, then add a custom accent by closing the favors with a seal featuring your monogram. Jean M Wedding Invitations and Accessories, $11 for 10, myjeanm.com.
Give your celebration a vintage accent with these decorative maritime matches. Weekends Everyday, $3.25 each, weekendseveryday.com.
These “Ocean Breeze” soaps have a subtle marine scent. Favor Creative, $2.99 each, favorcreative.com.
For more gift ideas, check out our Wedding Favors Gallery.
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