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Shell Accents

Later this month, my husband and I will be celebrating our 5th anniversary.  We decided after we got engaged on a cruise that we wanted to get married on a cruise.  The port of choice was Jamaica.  We had a great little company based on the island that helped organize everything for us.  Once we got there they had a small bouquet for me and a boutonniere for my husband.  It was a surprise to us and we actually didn't need either.  My creative side kicked in before we left and I had made some unique items for our wedding day.  These are boutonnieres that I made from shells.  I thought it was appropriate since it was a beach wedding.  To make them I hot glued florist picks with wire to the shells and then wrapped the end with florist tape, a bit of tulle and silk leaves.  The final step was attaching the pin back which was secured with the floral tape.  I made more than just the one for my husband because a few months after the wedding we had a reception/party for our families and I gave them to our parents and godparents.  Everyone really liked them and the wedding planners in Jamaica thought it was a great idea.  Flowers are nice, but shells are more easily preserved.
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