Show Romance, Adventure With Beach Wedding Invitation
Your Guests Won't Forget A Message In A Bottle Invitation
With its warm sand, gentle breezes and gorgeous sunrises or sunsets, the beach is a place of adventure and romance. Think of strolling arm-in-arm with your sweetie as the tide rolls in or out. Or watching sunlight bounce off the waves as you inhale the fresh salt air.
No wonder beaches are popular spots for weddings. If you plan to say "I do" on the sand, HansonEllis offers an innovative Beach Invitations in a Bottle. They include scroll wedding invitations, including the imaginative message in a bottle wedding invitation.
Wedding scroll invitations allow you to personalize the message, helping you to make your own wedding invitations if you like. Many beach wedding invitations from HansonEllis can be personalized for a special touch.
The charming Starfish Wedding Invitation in a Bottle is a clear glass bottle filled with coral sand and miniature seashells, with a dried starfish on the neck. You can write your own message on an ivory linen paper scroll that goes into the bottle or let HansonEllis do it for you.
Harken back to royalty in ancient Europe and Asia with the Message in a Scroll Invitation, which is decorated with gold embellishment and tassel. The scroll wedding invitation comes in an assortment of colors.
If you get married on the beach just before or during the Christmas holidays, consider the Beach Wedding Message Ornament, which doubles as a favor and a tree ornament. The clear glass ornament is filled with coral sand and mini seashells. Merry Wedding!
A twist on the bottle message invitation is the Lavender Seeds Message in a Bottle, a glass bottle filled with fragrant lavender potpourri seeds and roses.
Your wish is our command. That's how the story goes with Message in a Genie Bottle, an invitation within a clear or red glass bottle filled with sand and seashells. No need to rub this bottle to get your wish granted.
The Bridal Party Invitation in a Bottle can be used to invite wedding guests as well as other special occasions. The bottle is filled with soft coral beach sand, miniature seashells and a mini conch shell.
All these products and many more are found on these pages of HansonEllis, the industry leader for unique, high quality wedding favors with a personalized touch.
Message in a Bottle Invitations and Scrolls
Invitations in a Bottle + Scrolls are wedding and party invitations printed on a rolled scroll and sealed inside a glass bottle, for couples sending a beach, nautical or destination invitation that guests keep instead of throw away. The bottles vary by theme: a dried starfish on the neck, a boat anchor with a beach umbrella, a genie bottle, a 750 ml bottle lit by LED string lights, and a champagne glass bottle for the wedding itself. Several double as favors or thank-you keepsakes after the day, including the Mini Starfish Thank You Message in a Bottle and the Beach Invitation in a Bottle Shell Wine Stopper. Personalized in-house by HansonEllis.
What you will find in Invitations in a Bottle + Scrolls
- Starfish and beach bottles the Starfish Wedding Invitation In A Bottle, the Tropical Beach Wedding Invitation In A Bottle and the Mini Starfish Thank You Message in a Bottle, the classic choice for a beach or destination wedding.
- Nautical anchor bottles the Nautical Sailboat Anchor Beach Wedding Invitation In A Bottle and the Boat Anchor Invitation In A Bottle w/ Beach Umbrella, for a harbor, yacht club or sailing theme.
- Genie bottles the Message In A Genie Bottle Invitation, plus the Rustic Magic Genie Lamp Incense Holder and the Gold Polished Finish Genie Lamp Incense Holder, for an Arabian Nights, Moroccan or fairy-tale theme.
- The plain message in a bottle the Message In A Bottle Invitation, when you want the bottle and scroll without a shell, anchor or starfish attached and your own wording to carry the theme.
- Lit and oversized bottles the Beach Starfish Message In A Bottle w/ LED String Lights (750 ml) and the Custom Wedding Message In A Bottle Beach Invitation Champagne Glass Bottle, for a statement invitation for parents, the wedding party or a head-table display.
- Scented and potpourri bottles the Invitation In A Bottle with Aromatic Potpourri Beads and the Personalized Seashell Scented Potpourri in a Clear Glass Ornament, when the invitation should be something guests can smell as well as read.
- Bottles that become favors the Beach Invitation in a Bottle Shell Wine Stopper and the Engraved Beach Thank You Message in a Clear Glass Ornament, for a piece that works as a save the date, a favor or a thank-you after the day.
How to choose
There are 32 pieces in Invitations in a Bottle + Scrolls. Choose by theme first and by what happens to the bottle after the invitation is read second.
| A starfish or tropical beach bottle | Choose it for a beach ceremony, a destination wedding or a summer party. This is the version most guests picture when they hear message in a bottle. |
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| An anchor or sailboat bottle | Choose it when the theme is nautical rather than tropical — a harborside venue, a boat, a navy and white palette. |
| A genie bottle | Choose it for something further from the beach: an Arabian Nights, Moroccan or storybook theme, or an engagement party with a wish or a fairy-tale line on the scroll. |
| A large or lit bottle | Choose the 750 ml LED bottle or the champagne glass bottle when only a few people receive it — parents, the wedding party, a special guest — or when it sits out on a table as decor. |
| A bottle that also works as a favor | Choose the shell wine stopper, the potpourri bottle or a thank-you glass ornament when one order should cover both the invitation and what guests take home. |
Ordering Invitations in a Bottle + Scrolls for weddings and events
Invitations in a bottle are ordered by the guest list, and there is no minimum, so order the exact count you need rather than a fixed pack. Order the full quantity first; if each bottle should name a different guest or household, email your list to [email protected] after ordering so it can be matched to your order. Company logos for a corporate or gala invitation are handled by custom order: send a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected]; a logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be reproduced. Because invitations go out before everything else, order 3–6 months ahead of a wedding. Standard production is 5–10 business days, rush 3–5 and expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
Questions shoppers ask about Invitations in a Bottle + Scrolls
What is a message in a bottle invitation?
An invitation printed on a rolled paper scroll and sealed inside a corked glass bottle, usually with beach sand and miniature shells, so the invitation arrives as an object rather than a card. This category has 16 versions, including starfish, anchor, genie and champagne glass bottles.
Can I write my own wording on the scroll?
Yes. The scroll wording is personalized, so you supply your names, date, venue and any lines you want. Enter your text in the personalization field on the product page you choose.
Who are invitations in a bottle for?
Couples planning a beach, nautical or destination wedding, and anyone sending an invitation they want kept: engagement parties, milestone birthdays, anniversary dinners and themed corporate events. Several versions also work as save the dates or thank-you keepsakes.
How do I mail a message in a bottle invitation?
They are heavier and bulkier than a paper invitation, so plan on hand delivery or on mailing each bottle in its own protective box, and weigh one at the post office before you buy postage for the whole list.
Is there a minimum order?
No. Order a single bottle for one special guest or one for every household on your list. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
Can each bottle be personalized with a different guest name?
Yes. Order the full quantity, then email your list of names to [email protected] after ordering so it can be matched to your order.
When should I order invitations in a bottle?
Order 3–6 months ahead of the wedding, since invitations go out long before the day. Standard production is 5–10 business days, then 2–5 days US shipping; rush (3–5 days) and expedite (1–3 days) production are available at checkout.
Can I see a proof of the scroll before it is printed?
Yes. Proofs are optional on request for a $35-55 service fee per proof and add days to production. Changes after a proof carry a $40 minimum updating fee, so check names, dates and the venue carefully. Ask in the order notes or call Customer Support at 310-878-9429.
Do you ship invitations in a bottle internationally?
International shipping is by request. The cart calculates US shipping only and international orders cannot be rushed, so email [email protected] for a quote and allow extra time for a destination wedding.
Can I return an invitation in a bottle?
Personalized invitations are made to order and are final sale unless defective. Non-personalized pieces can be returned within 14 days. All orders ship insured by UPS, FedEx or USPS with tracking emailed to you.
Updated September 2026 by the HansonEllis personalization team.