Welcome your guests with a nostalgic ode to the romance of the open water and the carefree spirit of the coast.
Combining vintage charm, rustic vibes, and seaside whimsy this creative maritime vignette is perfect for beachside weddings, nautical-themed parties, corporate retreats, and charity events.
A majestic sailboat, with its crisp white sails and polished wood, stands as a commanding centerpiece that symbolizes adventure and the spirit of exploration.
Layered rustic fabrics, nets, ropes, buoys, and shimmering glass floats create visual depth and a tactile experience giving it a lived-in, authentic feel.
The whitewashed pelican adds a touch of personality and whimsy, playfully tying together the natural coastal elements and enhancing the display's lively seaside vibe.
Products Featured with Links
- 25" Mounted Wood Sailboat - Blue
- Carved Wood Pelican On Piling - 20-inch
- 14" Welcome Aboard Life Preserver - Blue
- Reclaimed Cork Buoy Floats on Rope
- Weathered Wood Trunk With Rope Handles - Small
- Genuine Heavy Gauge Fish Net - 5 x 10 Feet
- 8-inch White Finger Starfish
- 3" Vintage-Style Glass Buoy Float - Turquoise
- 2" Mini Glass Buoy Float - Blue
- 38" Champagne Palm Leaf Floral Pick
- 30" Pampas Grass Floral Stem - Apricot
- 28" Wild Sunflowers Floral Spray - Red
- 24" Queen Anne's Lace Stems - Pink
- 8.5 lb Bag of Seashells for Fill & Scatter
Additional Supplies
- Burlap tablecover
- Wood-grain fabric for skirt
- 6" rustic wood bucket or riser
- 12" x 4.5" glass cylinder vase
Set the Scene
- For this visual maritime adventure, start with the timeless simplicity of burlap as the table cover.
- Skirt the table with wood-grain fabric that hints at weathered ship decks & seaside docks.
- Drape a fisherman's net over the weathered wood trunk to create a platform for the model sailboat.
- Enter the pelican statue placed on an upturned distressed wood bucket.
- Don't forget the starfish, nestled against the wood trunk.
- A "Welcome Aboard" life ring tells your guests they're about to embark on a visual voyage.
- Alongside it, authentic reclaimed buoy floats embedded with ocean-worn sediment.
- Finally, scatter the glimmer of vintage glass floats in hues of teal & deep blue.
Floral Complement
- Tie together the earthy, organic beauty of the sea & structured elegance of maritime elements with a floral arrangement.
- Champagne palm leaves hint at tropical beaches, distant islands, & sun-soaked getaways.
- Fluffy, golden pampas plumes wave gently like swaying dune grass in the ocean breeze.
- Vibrant red blooms feel like the passionate heartbeat of summer.
- Delicate pink Queen Anne's lace balance the boldness with a touch of romance.
- Lastly, fill the vase with sea shells to bring the spirit of the shoreline into the arrangement.
Make an impact with a commanding centerpiece surrounded by bold and subtle elements to create a layered, multidimensional composition.
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