Nautical Themed Party Invitations and Planning

Ahoy mate! If you're planning a party for a sailing enthusiast or a weekend fisherman, nautical party invitations featuring themes of sailboats gliding across the water, tropical fish, boat anchors, sailor knots and ropes, boat docks and fisherman are the perfect theme for fun.

Here are some ideas to make your nautical theme party one everyone will enjoy:

• Invitations: Maritime invitations appeal to salty old sailors as well as earnest yachtsman, sailboat skippers and weekends on the water enthusiasts.

• Decorations:  Fish nets, seashells and candles or glass lamps can turn your space into a sea lover's dream. Anchors, paddles, flags, and life rings are some other fun items that can dress up the occasion.
  
• Food:  Crab dip, shrimp cocktail, grilled fish or lobster and all the trimmings are a delicious way to continue your nautical theme through your menu.
  
• Favors:  Favors can be food, sweets or trinkets. Here are a few of our easy favorites:
  

• Bath salts with seashells in a favor bag tied with twine
• Seashell shaped chocolates in a box sitting on turquoise paper shred and tied with twine
• A bag of mini pretzel knots
• A bag of goldfish or oyster crackers 

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