Planning a seaside wedding? Whether you're getting married at the beach or overlooking crashing ocean waves, you can set the scene for your guests in a breeze — when leading them to their seats! Nail the nautical theme by taking a cue from these six inspiring and unique escort card ideas.

Sailboats (above): This crafty bride made these sailboat escort cards herself, anchoring them onto pieces of driftwood.

Mini Buoys: Embellish a simple handwritten escort card a whimsical mini lobster buoy.

Anchor Bottle Openers An elegant anchor-shaped bottle opener is a clever and useful escort-card idea.

Deck Chairs: How adorable are these miniature Adirondack chair escort cards?

Messages in a Bottle: Your wedding guests will love these little "message in a bottle" escort cards.

Compass: These elegant, pocket-size compasses also double as take-home favors.