Imagine this: a [white?] sandy beach, large tents (for shade & wind protection), coastal [tropical?] flowers [floating] as centerpieces, small sea shells strewn about the tables, friends & family arriving in beautiful summer wedding attire (just a notch below black tie)...
They each soak in the atmosphere, after witnessing the most amazing moment of your life, ready to continue the celebration. Scanning the tables for some sort of indication as to appropriate seating, their eyes settle on small, smple, personalized treasures. Sand Dollars, perfectly placed in the center of each setting, with their name/s beautifully inscribed.
I don't know about you, but I like it! Seems so pleasantly perfect for the setting. Plus they can be the name card and/or the keepsake (simply flip it over to memorialize your names, the date, & occassion!) *sigh* The coast/beach beckons me of late!