Nautical wedding themes are quite popular, and can be achieved Whether the wedding is held on a beach held on dry land. If you and your partner are into all things nautical -- sailing, scuba diving, or just laying on the beach -- a nautical wedding theme might be the very thing for you.
Planning a Nautical-Themed Wedding
Many different elements go into achieving a nautical wedding theme
- invitations
- color scheme
- centerpieces
- flowers
- music
- wedding cake
- wedding favors
Consider colors like blue, turquoise, light green, silver or purple. Candles in shell shaped bowls filled with sand would be a nice decorating touch. They would also make nice center pieces for tables at the reception, as well.
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flowers could be anything from tropical arrangements such as Bird of Paradise, or as simple as potted palm trees.
As for the music,
songs by The Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffett or Hawaiian music would be appropriate.
Even the wedding cake can get into the nautical theme act. You can create a beach scene on your cake, or decorate it with seashell shaped candies.
Nautical-Themed Invitations
You can get really creative with the invitations, from going with invitations which feature sailboats, shells, palm trees, etc. If the two of you are into scuba diving, you could incorporate some aspect of it on your invitations as well. Below are some examples of simple nautical-themed wedding invitations.
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Island Love Wedding Announcement
$1.59
Whether you jetted off to distant shores for a destination wedding, or you tied the knot on the beach in your own backyard, make sure to celebrate in style with these charming photo marriage announcements from Le Papier Boutique.
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Palms Silhouette Wedding Announcement
$1.59
Send the word that you're now part of a perfect pair with these fun, modern marriage announcements from Picturebook! These two simple silhouettes will give your big news an extra burst of vibrant style.
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Tropical Tryst Wedding Announcement
$1.49
Get carried away by the tropical romance of a marriage announcement set in paradise. This charming card from Kinohi Designs is perfect whether you are planning a destination wedding or simply channeling the laid back style of island life.
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Nautical-Themed Wedding Favors
Here, too you can get super creative, with nautical-themed bookmarks, frames, shell candles, etc. Below are a few examples of some cool nautical-themed favors:
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Beach Tin Pail Candle Wedding Favor
$11.20
A little bucket of fun! This cute beach pail is filled with a lightly scented candle with a surprise inside - three real shells suspended in the wax. Each favor is tied with an organza ribbon so it's ready to present, and liven up your tabletop. Pail measures 2"" tall, not including handle.
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Seashell Bottle Opener Wedding Favor
$3.86
A hand painted resin seashell makes this bottle opener look like the real thing. The favor arrives tucked in a clear top gift box finished with a raffia tie and matching thank you tag so it's ready for presentation at your seaside themed event. Each opener measures 4"" long and 1.5"" wide and is made with high quality stainless steel and durable resin for years of use.
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A Jewel From the Sea Bookmark Wedding Favor
$1.98
This stunning stainless steel bookmark carved into a delicate seashell is the perfect complement to a relaxing seaside atmosphere. Each silver colored seashell comes in its very own shimmery white folder with a white satin ribbon closure. Folder is shown here with matching personalized labels which are available separately. Bookmarks are strung to a white tassel that dangles from the top of each folder. And here's an idea - try slipping in this sophisticated bookmark along with your save-the-date cards to make sure guests ""mark"" the date for your beach themed event! Bookmark measures 2.5"" the finished folder is 2.75"" x 4.25"".
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Beach Towel Wedding Favor
$13.00
Greet guests at your destination wedding with this generously sized, thirsty beach towel imprinted with your names and wedding date. You choose from more than two dozen personalized wedding designs, or have one custom made just for you. The 100% cotton terry velour is highly absorbent, the hemmed edges provide extra durability. Each towel measures 35"" wide and 62"" long. Available in a variety of colors.
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