Top an understated cake with a triumphant display of succulents and shells. Sweet Bites Cake, POA.

Sparkling silverware cements a sense of sophistication – keep the seaside theme consistent by seeking out contemporary designs in intriguing shapes. Carrol Boyes milk jug, POA.

Struggling to find bridesmaid gifts? Assemble a beauty bag complete with lippy, peppermints and a pocket mirror. Finish it with lipstick cases and a clutch that match your colour theme. Redcurrent lipstick holder, $9.

Something blue can be something sparkly: rings and brooches are an understated way of fulfilling the time-honoured tradition. Orsini ring, $3990.

Add interest and texture to a bridal bouquet by weaving feathers and flax throughout a cluster of blooms. Bouquet by Artifax, $270.

At an outdoor reception, place citronella candles in extravagant holders to keep the bugs at bay. They’ll also cast a romantic glow as the sun dips below the horizon. Macy Home glasses, $15 each.

Let your flower girl reflect a beachy tone by equipping her with a flax bag brimming with white petals. Republic bag, $50.

Drink to your marriage from a set of stunning glasses that you’ll treasure forever. Living & Giving glass, $14.