Dolphin Theme Wedding: Your Fantasy Of The Sea

Few creatures in the ocean are as lovely and graceful as the dolphin. Why is it then that so many dolphin theme weddings seem overly hokey and almost ridiculous? It is usually because the theme is overdone and improperly accented in one way or another. There are some simple ways to make a dolphin theme wedding into an elegant wedding.

Dolphin Theme Wedding Invitation

An invitation sets the mood for your wedding. The formality or lack of formality will indicate to your guests the style of your occasion as well as the style of dress. Often dolphin theme wedding invitations look a bit childish. If you don’t want to indicate a whimsical theme, use an embossed dolphin or pair of dolphins on your wedding stationary in white or ivory on white or ivory paper. Stay away from color and keep the lettering black and in a more formal font. Include the inner envelope and an RSVP card to let your guest know that this is more than just a casual occasion.

Dolphin Theme Wedding Cake

Keep the cake simple. An easy way to add a touch of your dolphin theme wedding is to have a dolphin cake topper in an elegant crystal or glass. If you would like to add embellishments use starfish, seashells and other ocean accessories. This will keep it understated and elegant. Have starfish shaped mints or chocolates with perhaps a few dolphin shaped mints as well.

Dolphin Theme Wedding Decorations

Keep the other decorations for your dolphin theme wedding simple. Resist the urge to put those multi-colored blown glass dolphins everywhere. Instead use a simple floating candle, something not dolphin shaped, in a small bowl of water. Surround the bowl with some sand and seashells. To incorporate a few dolphins into the decor, use ice sculptures or perhaps an elegant fountain. You could also use dolphin charms on the napkin rings or around the stemware, but try not to scatter them everywhere. The point is to have an elegant and understated look.

Dolphin Theme Wedding Favors

Keep favors simple as well. Some shell shaped chocolates wrapped up in a bag with a dolphin charm is something simple and appreciated. If a slightly larger confection or perhaps a candle is what you have in mind, put it in an embossed box. Use a simple dolphin or pair of dolphins with your names and wedding date. Don’t overdo it by putting dolphins on the napkins, plates or using dolphin confetti everywhere. People will get the idea without pounding the dolphin theme wedding into their head.

Dolphin Adoption Project

One appropriate and sweet thing to do if you really love dolphins is have an adopt a dolphin table. There are several programs that you could choose from. Adopting a dolphin usually runs from $30 to $45 dollars a year. You could set up a table and have people leave donations for your chosen adopt a dolphin program. Do this instead of your dollar dance or donate the proceeds of your dollar dance to the adopt a dolphin program of your choice. What a way to use your dolphin theme wedding to help wildlife!

Creating an elegant atmosphere for your dolphin theme wedding is easy. Remember to keep it simple and accessorize with simple sea and ocean symbols. Now, take part of your honeymoon and enjoy a dolphin encounter!