Shark Invitations for a Monterey Bay Aquarium Wedding

A wedding invite...with a shark?

I created these shark wedding invitations specially for a wedding at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Having your wedding at an aquarium is such a fun idea because you and your guests will have an unforgettable experience tying the knot with a gorgeous backdrop of sea life. Most aquariums have an event planner who can help you  - couples I've worked with have gotten married at the Florida Aquarium, The Georgia Aquarium, New England Aquarium, North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll,  Birch Aquarium in San Diego, California and the Seattle Aquarium in Washington.

Wedding invites that will make your guests say"wow!"

These shark wedding invitations are the perfect fit for an under the sea wedding, and they have fully illustrated backs. Your guests will love how unique they are, with schools of fish swimming across a bright coral reef. I was inspired to create these by the time I spent working a the Marine Biological Lab in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. I worked at a science library there scanning old illustrations to be part of the public domain. I absolutely loved the antique illustrations, and brought them back to life by digitally restoring them on the computer to have new life as wedding invitations!

Order a Sample and I'll apply the cost as a discount toward your future order!

Full suite of wedding stationery available

In this design I offer a Save the Date, Invitation, Menu, Program, Table Card, Place card and Thank you card! You can see the full Shark Wedding Collection on my website.

You can see pricing or purchase samples on my website or in my etsy shop here:

Shark Wedding Invitations on Etsy

(great if you have an etsy account)

Shark Collection on Concertina Press Website

(you don't need to sign up for an account for this one)

Read about the experiences of real couples who have worked with me in the past: 

Wedding Wire,  The Knot.

An underwater wedding would be amazing too! This beautiful photo was taken by Lands End Films during a scuba wedding in Cabos, Mexico.

I also absolutely love snorkeling, and I'm also dive certified (although honestly I think I still love snorkeling the most because you don't need so much equipment) so being underwater gives me so many great ideas for my invitations. Sharks might seem scary, but they're an important part of the ocean's eco system as apex predators, and they're more scared of you than you are of them...usually.  

stunning engagement photo session at Georgia Aquarium by Enmuse Art Photography

10 Aquarium Wedding Invitation Sets Beautifully Illustrated For Your Wedding Under the Sea

If you're looking for a one of a kind wedding or wedding reception venue, look no further than the Aquarium! Many large coastal cities have aquariums (for example Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Florida Aquarium, Scripps Aquarium, and North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll), and many of them have event spaces that can be rented out so that you and your guests can celebrate under the sea. The advantages to such a cool venue are many - your guests will be entertained by the fish and sea life swimming around them, you get some awesome photos to take home, and every time you go visit for a nostalgic walk down memory lane you'll also get to go to...an aquarium! Not to mention that your venue fees will help support important scientific research and conservation, and this is all often for a similar price to a non-aquarium wedding venue.

 Here are ten beautifully illustrated nautical wedding invitation sets that I think you'll find set the perfect tone for your wedding or event at the aquarium:

Octopus Wedding Invitation Set

also shown: Seahorse Notecards, Cuttlefish Thank you Cards

Sea Turtle Wedding Invitations with Coral RSVP cards

Red Coral Reef Wedding Invitation set 

with Scallop Shell RSVP and Clownfish Website Cards

Shark Wedding Invitation Set with Red Coral RSVP cards

Blue Octopus Wedding Invitation Set

with Coral RSVP cards and Jellyfish website card

Jellyfish Wedding Invitation Set with RSVPs

and matching Jellyfish Thank You notes

Seahorse Wedding Invitation Set with Starfish RSVP cards

Coral Reef Wedding Invitation Set 

with seahorse RSVP and Squid information cards

Pink Jellyfish Wedding Invitation Set with Sea Urchin RSVP card

Squid Wedding Invitation Set with RSVP cards

Curious about how I got my start while working in one of the premier scientific research libraries for Marine Biology? read all about Concertina Press here.

Shark Wedding Invitations Made From 150 Year Old Science Illustrations

Can you believe this pretty Shark and Coral Reef wedding invitation came from that 150-year-old yellowed science illustration? People often ask about the illustrations on my nautical wedding invites. One of my favorite parts of my job is bringing old science illustrations like this blue-tipped shark back to life using the power of digital photo restoration. 

One of my first jobs out of college was working as a library assistant at the beautiful scientific library at the Marine Biology Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA. When I was there I discovered all the amazing old illustrations hidden away on the shelves, and was inspired to bring them back to life as stationery! No books or illustrations were harmed in the making of these invitations - I work from scans of the originals.

This shark illustration is one of those, and the Shark Wedding Invitation set I made is available for your wedding from either of my online stores:

Shark Wedding Invitations from Concertina Press on Etsy

Shark Wedding Invitations on the Concertina Press Website

For the couple I worked with on the Shark invitation pictured above, I changed the font of the invitation and RSVP to be more readable, leaving the names in the original calligraphy font. When you work one-on-one with an invite designer (like Concertina Press!) it's easy to customize your wedding invitations to perfectly fit your needs.

The wedding took place at the Shark Reef in Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV - a beautiful intimate setting surrounded by the aquarium - how perfect!

Wedding at Mandalay Bay photo: Cashman Photo

Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay

Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay photo: Cashman Photo

Whether you're getting married at the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef, or on the beach, Concertina Press is the perfect invitation designer to work with to find your perfect Aquarium Wedding Invitations or Beach Wedding Invitations. 

If you have any questions or you'd like more information about invitations, visit the Concertina Press website or contact me.

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These Jellyfish Invitations Are Perfect For Your Aquarium Wedding Reception or Ceremony

One of the most beautiful and memorable wedding venues out there is at the Aquarium! These Jellyfish wedding invitations I designed really set the tone for your aquarium wedding or reception.  Imagine you and your special someone framed by the huge tank, having your wedding under the sea! Not only is the setting naturally beautiful, your guests will also have a fabulous time looking around at the exhibits.

Below is a beautiful custom wedding program I designed for a couple getting married at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California that included a map of the floor layout so that guests could easily see which exhibits were open to them during the reception. (if you're interested in having me make this program for you, don't hesitate to contact me via my Concertina Press website):

Nearly every aquarium has a beautiful jellyfish room - here's a photo I took at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa showing the beautiful backlit jellyfish exhibit:

On my Aquarium Wedding Pinterest board I've found many gorgeous examples of couple getting married at the aquarium - I love this shot of the bride and groom sitting in a round window in front of one of the tanks at the North Carolina Aquarium in Kure Beach, NC - this is the same aquarium where the couple in the Jellyfish wedding invitations pictured up top were married. I am absolutely in love with this round window - you can put your head inside and feel like you're totally underwater! :

Top: North Carolina Aquarium Wedding| Photo Credit: Thirteenth Moon Photography LLC)

Bottom: Scripps Birch Aquarium in San Diego | Photo Credit: True Photography)

I'm always happy to work with couples who are getting married at the aquarium - some of my favorite wedding invitations are those I've created using 200 year old scientific illustrations. If you're planning an aquarium wedding I think you'll enjoy these posts, and you can also contact me directly with any questions you might have or visit my Concertina Press Etsy Shop or Concertina Press Website for samples:

Seahorse Wedding Invitations Made From Antique Scientific Illustrations

Sea Snail Invitations - How They're Made

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Shark Wedding Invitations for your Under the Sea Wedding

Are you having an under the sea themed wedding? These shark wedding invitations are the perfect way to let your guests know about your unforgettable event! They feature a blue shark, orange sea anemones and red coral - all of the beautifully vibrant colors you expect to see at the aquarium. Each set includes an invitation, RSVP card and optional additional information card with matching envelopes.

These shark invitations are a great fit for scuba diving fanatics or marine biologists, too! I used to work at the scientific library at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA which is where I first became acquainted with these beautiful antique illustrations that I use to create my one of a kind nautical wedding invitations for Concertina Press.

If you're interested in pricing or in purchasing a sample to see the quality,  please visit my website: Shark Wedding Invitations

Or, if you have questions you're always welcome to contact me.

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The Perfect Squid Invitations For Your Aquarium Wedding

If you're thinking about having your wedding or wedding reception at the aquarium you'll want to let your guests know what an awesome and unusual event they're about to enjoy! These squid wedding invitations are the perfect way to let everyone know that they should put on their goggles and fasten their flippers as you dive into the beautiful pool of matrimony.

Or just look at some really cool shark tanks.

Each set includes a Squid invitation, a seaweed RSVP and matching pale aqua envelopes for both. These invitations are also great graduation announcements or birthday party invitations for an under the sea themed event. If you'd like to know more, visit the listing on my website: Squid Wedding Invitations , or contact me with questions.

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Tropical Fish and Sea Turtle Wedding Invitations

I recently learned to scuba dive, and it was just as amazing as I imagined it would be underwater! A little scary at first, but I was quickly distracted by all the amazing fish and coral on the sea floor - and so inspired to create new nautical wedding invitations for Concertina Press - here's me diving around a shipwreck:

Florida is a popular breeding ground for sea turtles, and in my beachside community we use special light shades on the street lights closest to the beach so the baby turtles won't be confused when they hatch, mistaking the streetlights for the moon, and crawling in the wrong direction. We also have a 24 hour rescue hotline for sea turtle standings!

These Sea Turtle wedding invitations are the perfect fit for your beachside wedding, and they have red coral RSVPs, and optional sea star information cards. 

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