It's summertime. That means the weather is beautiful, sun is shining and it's a great time to plan a wedding. A wonderful wedding theme to choose for a summer wedding is a beach one. There are lots of wonderful ideas for a beach wedding and a gorgeous location included. So, Wedding and Party Network has some wonderful ideas for a beach wedding that will definitely make yours truly stand out.
Wedding Location – Of course, this is has a simple answer. If it's a beach wedding, it should definitely be on a beach. However, there are tons of different beaches, so which one do you choose? The answer is by researching. Maybe you have a favorite one, or found a beautiful beach resort that has various wedding packages of you have no idea where to begin, the main thing to keep in sight is finding a site that shows off your wedding style.
Wedding Details – There are so many beautiful items you can include in a beach wedding and so many directions you can go in. So, first thing is to figure out what style you want to show off.
What is your personality and what do you like? Take a look at different blogs, wedding magazines, Pinterest and other wedding websites to find a style that you like and inspiration. Whether you're a classical bride, simplistic bride or have a bit of a bohemian twist, the beach is a wonderful place to show off any style.
Once you find your personal wedding style, start planning out the details, which includes your wedding flowers, wedding colors, wedding cake, bridal bouquet and wedding decor. First off, choose your wedding colors, which is definitely in tradition with pastels or even brighter colors. Just stick with your style. Once you've chosen your colors, everything else can fall into place.
Choose your wedding flowers, which if you're having your wedding at a beach, the flowers are very simple, yet make a statement. Even having a gorgeous arch for your wedding ceremony with flowers draping down and petals scattered around for the aisle will definitely make a statement. Just sit down with your florist and tell them your wedding location and the vision you have for your wedding.
Besides flowers, you also want to incorporate other wedding decor into it. You can use elements of the beach like seashells, starfish and even coral. You can incorporate these elements into your reception centerpieces or even use them as pew decor. The coral will definitely make a statement in a centerpiece or even your wedding bouquet. Don't forget to incorporate a bit of sand into your centerpieces as well and place a candle in the center that is surrounded by seashells. You can also add these detail into your wedding cake to complete the look.
However, don't forget about the little details that will truly make your wedding unique. For example, set a bucket at the beginning of the aisle for your guests to switch out of their wedges and heels and slip on a pair of flip-flops, which will definitely be beneficial when walking in the sand. You can even use unique textiles to drape around beach totem poles, use starfish to accent the pews with, paper lanterns scattered along the beach for a night wedding, you can offer fans and sunglasses for your guests as favors to add unique features to your beach wedding. However, you can also go with a nautical theme as well by using stripes. Don't forget to take inspiration from the sea for your wedding food too.
The main key is to find inspiration from the beach, sea and ocean. You can truly find inspiration through the colors, serene setting and items found within each one.
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