shark weddings

Weddings bite back: Attack your wedding with the shark awesomeness

At a Glance

You may know by now that I have a special place in my heart for sharks ever since my husband survived a sneak attack by one of their kind. Aaron and I even included sharks in our wedding. But Sara and Frank (pictured above in that daring shark rescue) kicked my ass on wedding shark details. Check out all the ways you can steal their ideas to get more sharks at YOUR wedding…

shark weddings
All photos by Sharyn Frenkel Photography.

You may know by now that I have a special place in my heart for sharks ever since my husband survived a sneak attack by one of their kind. Aaron and I even included sharks in our wedding — including a special ceremony to thank the shark for, you know, not killing him — shark balloons, sharks on our invites, and shark-themed favors. But Sara and Frank (pictured above in that daring shark rescue) kicked my ass on wedding shark details.

Check out all the ways you can steal their ideas to get more sharks at YOUR wedding…

Get married at an aquarium

Frankensara Hammerhead Photobomb

Aquarium weddings are one of the only venues where you can sharks can actually attend your wedding as guests.

Shark card box

Frankensara Card Shark

We’ve seen monster card mail boxes before, but check out the shark version, modified by the mother of the bride.

Shark cufflinks

Frankensara Rings

The groom’s shark cufflinks proudly displaying their conflict-free wedding rings.

Shark cake

Frankensara Cake
Cake by The Night Kitchen.

This cake features sharks all the hell over the tiers. But it also has a hammerhead shark in a top hat and a dragon in a bridal veil as cake toppers!

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