Unique Modern Coastal Wedding Must Haves

Beyond the starfish and seagrass, there's a whole world of beach wedding beauty out there just waiting to inspire us for the big days. Using coastal textures like driftwood and unique seashells like capiz shells can transform any modern oceanside celebration. Whether you're a barefoot-down-the-aisle kind of couple or a luxuriously-draped-ceremony-arch-framing-the-Atlantic lover, we hope to inspire you with our favorite contemporary coastal wedding finds! Curated from Etsy, we scoured the shops to find our most stylish faves for any bride or groom who lives for sandy toes and salty kisses in the chicest way.



Chic Beach Wedding Ideas




Gold Chain Flat Sandals

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A little bit bohemian and a little bit modern, these chain sandals are just what the beach bride or bridesmaid needs for a fun, modern take on the barefoot idea. Wear them for the ceremony or the reception and keep the casual chic vibes pretty!

Gold and Nude Colored Chain Sandals: Forever Soles via Etsy




Elegant Driftwood Wedding Sign

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Driftwood will always be one of our favorite wedding elements for a waterside celebration, and this large welcome sign is perfectly designed for a lovely modern touch for your guest experience!

Calligraphy Driftwood Welcome Sign: Velma and Louise via Etsy




Rose Gold Druzy Earrings

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Swoon alert! The rough texture of druzy reminds us of sand and the metallic color of summer sunsets... making it one lovely detail for any bridesmaid or groomsmaid!

Rose Gold Druzy Earrings: Bella Boutique via Etsy




Flowy Chiffon Wedding Dress

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Nothing says beach romance than a gorgeous wedding gown of soft and light chiffon catching the ocean breeze as you say I do! This beautiful number was meant to be worn while walking the shoreline.

Bohemian Flowy Chiffon Dress: Victoria Spirina via Etsy




Rose Gold Capiz Shell Place Cards

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Move over sand dollars, and hello, capiz shells! We are obsessed with these translucent shimmery beauties with rose gold color blocked detailing! Use them for place cards, escort cards, or wedding favors. However you use them, we will be squealing in excitement either way!

Modern Capiz Shell Place Cards with Calligraphy: Hanwriting via Etsy




Ruffled Linen Napkins

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Ruffles, ruffles, upon ruffles that make us dream of ocean waves. They're not just for wedding gowns! For a smaller, more intimate beach wedding dinner, these seafoam-colored linen napkins are simply perfect at anyone's seat. Best part? They're eco-friendly! Wash and reuse after the special day for your own coastal home decor.

Seafoam Ruffled Linen Napkins: Celina Mancurti via Etsy




Silver Dipped Driftwood Candle Holders

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Metallic colors are always a great way to transform simple wedding details into modern styling, and these driftwood candle holders are no exception! Create a romantic mood with some tea lights in your centerpieces. We think these would be dreamy with some air plants from your florist!

Set of 3 Silver Dipped Driftwood Candle Holders: The Gray Finch via Etsy




Floral Beaded Bridal Garter

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Delicate with pearls and beads, this simply sweet bridal garter is a unique take on the traditional elastic wedding garter. Surprisingly comfortable, this customizable gold wire garter with petals that look like seafoam makes for some beautiful day-of photos.

Photography: Thecablook fotolab | Floral Crystal Beaded Wedding Garter: Sibo Designs via Etsy




Textured Silver Wedding Band

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One of the best parts of beach weddings is that the imperfect is perfect, and anything with soft and rough textures are quintessential to the beach wedding theme. This textured thick wedding band is a statement in of itself for when the vows are exchanged and marriage becomes your next chapter.

Textured Silver Wedding Ring: Ring Crush via Etsy


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