A Nautical Theme Wedding
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Just a relaxing but fun day for you to share with your love ones.
So let's begin...
The colors...
Which colors should you use for a nautical theme wedding?Navy blue (of course), white and gold. You may want to add a little bit of red or yellow as a detail to create some contrast but don't overdo it!
Use your contrasting color wisely. Maybe in your flowers, swizzle sticks or napkins should be enough for you to set the right balance.
Sailing away
The ideal places for this type of theme will be the beach, a yacht or dock.If your celebration will be in a traditional venue, set the scene by placing wooden birds in a post,
maritime anchors
and/or
boat's steering wheels
as decorations.
Use white or blue for your linen. This theme is so informal that it is not necessary for you to deal with chair covers.
You don't have to have solid linens. You can use a table runner to create contrast on the tables. Or a lined pattern in navy blue and white will fit perfectly for the occasion.
Instead of napkin rings use sailor rope tied around the napkin.
Make a simple bow with it, or if you know how to do it, make a sailor knot instead.
Keep it simple on your centerpiece. Pillar candles work very well.
Start your theme by sending a
Nautical Theme Bottle Invitation
.
If you decide to have a flower arrangements go with white flowers in small but tall arrangements. You could use sailor rope around the vases to go with a nautical theme wedding.
For something a little more sophisticated, place a mirror as your base and place on top a
sailboat centerpiece
or
Sailboat shaped tealight holders
To give this centerpiece a vintage touch, use a map of the old world as your base instead of the mirror. (you can get any of this items to put the centerpiece together at any Arts and Crafts store).
Another idea is to use a wooden lighthouse as your centerpiece.
Remember, you want to create a relaxed but fun atmosphere.
Dressing the part
The best dresses for this theme are strapless slim fit, in a light flowy material.Another type of dress you may want to considerate is the mermaid cut dress.
If you want to match the theme even more, wear a dress with some type of navy blue detail (a sash at waist level will be an example of how to achieve this).
Accessorize your look with pearl or gold jewelry.
The menu
Serve a light seafood menu, especially if you are celebrating outdoors.Consider any dishes or appetizers that include fish, lobster, shrimp or crabmeat.
Canapés, salads and pasta will be ideal.
And for your bar, keep it simple. Wines, spritzers, fruit juices and-or champagne should be sufficient.
(Photo courtesy of WishLaura)
A little something for your guests
You'll find many types of favors for a nautical theme wedding.Metal Boat Personalized Favors
Small ships in a bottle are one of my favorites along with lighthouse figurines.
Personalized beach mats, water bottles and nautical tote bags are among the most unique ones.
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