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Beach Wedding Themes:
Fun In The Sun Marriage Celebrations
Beach wedding themes conjure up romantic thoughts that inspire many people. The gorgeous colors of sunsets dipping below the horizon; the dawning rays glinting over the water of the rising sun in the morning; they all create their own beautiful auras, mesmerizing many of us as we watch. And, the feeling of freedom that most of us feel while on a beach with the water stretching out before us is exhilarating. No wonder beach theme weddings are so popular.
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Your Choice of Seaside Themes
There's a large variety of beach wedding themes that you can focus on such as; nautical, ocean-themed, sand and surf, seashells, tropical, and many others. What appeals most to you should guide you in how to decorat, what favors you should give to your guests, what invitation styles you will select, and whatever else will be required to highlight your theme.
For example, a nautical theme wedding would be focused on decor and favors that feature boats, anchors, nets, and other such nautical paraphernalia; while a tropical luau theme will entail using grass skirting for tables, conch shells, palm trees, and coconuts.
Your selection of menu foods will also be determined by your choice of which of the beach wedding themes you choose. A luau would include roasted pig, exotic drinks, and other foods that are typical of tropical climates; an ocean theme would have an assortment of deep-sea delights such as shrimp, oysters, and perhaps a deep-sea fish dish. Nautical themes would serve lobsters, New England clam chowder, butter-milk biscuits, and other such selections.
Know The Rules of The Beach
However, before you begin your planning and organizing, there are certain things you should take into consideration, especially if your wedding will actually be taking place on a beach. The following two articles explain more fully what you need to be aware of.
Beach Wedding Information: Planning Basics Part 1
The realities of planning a beach wedding can be a bit more confusing and stressful than most couples realize. Here are some guidelines that you need to take into consideration to help you keep things under control.
Beach Wedding Information: Planning Basics Part 2
In addition to the rules regarding the use of beaches, you will find there are many other considerations you will need to take into account when planning this type of wedding. Here are some additional questions you should answer when planning any beach wedding themes.
As you can see, planning to actually have your wedding on a beach brings its own set of difficulties that need to be addressed. It's wise to be informed and prepared.
From bridal gowns and music selections; favors and decorations; flowers and table centerpieces, there's a wonderful array of ideas that you can incorporate into your own seashore wedding plans.
I have also put together a selection of beach wedding quotes, sayings and short poems that can be used with your wedding stationary.
Have fun browsing through the ideas below, and keep in mind that nothing is set in stone. Mix and match different beach wedding themes to create your own unique wedding celebration.
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Inspiring Beach Wedding Themes
Sensational Seaside Weddings:
Your Complete Guide To Planning
A Beach Theme Wedding
A Pirate Wedding: Treasures in a Hidden Cove
"Har you maties! We've found two volunteers to walk the gang plank together!" How many of us played at being pirates as children? Let's pull some of the fun and excitement of childhood into this fabulous pirate wedding theme.
Beach Wedding Theme: A Sandcastle Wedding
If you've been to the beach, then you've probably tried your hand at building a sandcastle. What delightful fun that was as a child... and still is, even as an adult. Let's turn this favorite past-time into a unique beach wedding theme that's sure to bring back fond memories to your wedding guests.
Dolphin Wedding Theme
Let those playful, delightful dolphins entertain your guests at your up-coming wedding.
Ocean Theme Wedding: Under The Sea Nuptials
The ocean floor holds a fascinating variety of creatures and colors. Incorporate this beautiful sea life into your wedding celebration by exploring this underwater world.
Seashell Theme Wedding: Seashells By The Seashore
Beachcombing for seashells seems to be a particularly fun activity that most people enjoy. Let's take some of those beautiful shells and incorporate them into your wedding!
Surf and Sand Wedding Idea
The sand, the surf, the sea shells, the playful dolphins...deep blue waters and orange-red sunsets. All combine to make a refreshingly fun beach wedding.
Tropical Wedding Theme: A Luau Celebration
A tropical beach wedding is a very popular celebration theme for many couples. Break out the grass skirts and practice your conch shell blowing as you prepare for your tropical luau wedding.
Yacht Weddings
Yacht weddings offer a unique and imaginative alternative to catering hall, restaurant, and banquet style weddings. Once aboard your own private yacht guests enter a world that is usually reserved for the rich and famous.
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Other Beach Wedding Themes to Consider
There are many ideas that you can use to create a wedding beach theme or sea wedding theme. The following are just a few more suggestions that may appeal to you as well:
Seashells and Pearls - Incorporate a variety of different kinds of seashells and pearls within your theme. For example, there are clam shells, scallop shells, conch shells, snail shells mussel shells, etc. Pearl types are: Tahitian black pearls, fresh pearls, golden or white South Sea pearls.
Caribbean Calypso - Set your wedding theme in the Caribbean and surround your guests with island decorations and reggae music. Don't forget the rum bottles, pepper sauce, bajan seasoning, and cane sugar, which are very popular in the Caribbean.
New England Nautical Theme Wedding - Add maritime magic to your wedding. Decorate with lobster traps, wooden buoys and glass floaters, old salt figurines, lighthouse decorations, ship lanterns, wood dock pilings, and small sailboats.
Mythical Creatures From The Sea - You can plan a wedding theme around one or a variety of mythical sea creatures, such as mermaids/mermen, Nereid's, water sprites, seahorse, sea lion, etc.
Sailing the High Seas - Bring the "high seas" onto land with decorations and favors reflecting a time of tall schooner ships, carracks, galleons, and longships.
Exploring A Coral Reef - A coral reef is one of the most beautiful sights with its abundance of colorful fish and coral surrounded by a deep blue ocean. Use the brilliant colors and various fish species as inspiration for this wedding theme.
1950's Beach Party - Fifties party music, beach balls, and sunglasses fit this theme.
You could also base your wedding on a movie such as:
The Little Mermaid
Finding Nemo
Pirates of the Caribbean
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