Fun Ideas for Your Beach Themed Wedding

Posted on April 9, 2009 @ 4:40 am
by Sophia C.

Your mate has popped the question and you are all excited about your upcoming wedding day. As a couple you decide to make it extra special by holding the ceremony at the beach, with beautiful sands coupled with a backdrop of the beautiful blue waters of the sea. It’s the wedding day of your dreams, and you want everyone to remember it just as you will.

The entire beach themed wedding should be fun and vibrant, not only with abundant sunshine, but in all aspects of decorations and attire of the wedding party. This will remind guests of that special vacation of their own, while adding your wedding day to memory with its color and style. The theme of beach weddings also incorporates the wonderful idea of bringing the exotic feel of a tropical resort to your special day. You will find some great ideas in this document for your beach themed wedding, and the favors you could add to this seaside celebration.

Seashells. This is by far the most favorite and elegant of all beach themed items this year. The sheer variety of colors, shapes and sizes of seashells make them ideal for use in wedding dcor and favors. Seashell wedding favors can come in many different forms like candles, votive holders, bottle and can openers, or candy dishes and favor boxes. They come in natural and metallic finishes or even glass to match the mood of your wedding. Groupings of seashells in glass vases or as part of candle displays are always beautiful. Sometimes, you can even find larger seashells which can function as card holders or even serving dishes for the beach style food you will be serving. The seashell wedding favor is as versatile and unique as you can imagine.

Sand castles. As a child you may have spent hour upon hour building sand castles. Take this opportunity to relive those childhood memories with wedding favors shaped as sand castles. These precious wedding favors are available in many different styles, and you may choose one specific style, or provide a variety of them for your beach wedding souvenirs. Some of the choices you have are candles, votives or picture frames, just to give you an idea. And don’t forget letter openers, bookmarks or other practical wedding favors in this style which is usable for your guests, and they will appreciate the gift being practical at the same time as memorable.

Flip Flopping. For a unique flare to your beach wedding you have the opportunity to do something fun for everyone. With the universal symbol of summer being flip flops, you can take this opportunity to use this as a whimsical addition to your decorative planning for your beach wedding. You can easily find flip flop paraphernalia such as note pads, place card holders as well as note pads or even luggage tags with the bride and groom’s names and wedding date. It’s easy to coordinate flip flop favors with your other beach themed wedding decorations. Why not go all out and have your guests all wearing flip flops as part of your beautiful day. Maybe have them decorate them with scrapbooking accents such as flowers or shells, adding fun for everyone.

Sailing away. Perhaps your perfect idea for a romantic wedding day celebrated at the beach is sailing into the sunset with your new spouse, another theme you can consider for your wedding favors and decorations could be a sailboat theme. Many different wedding favors such as place card holders, crystal votive holders and even coasters are available to enhance this theme for your wedding at the beach. With everything so pleasantly available to you near the ocean, paired with your love of everything sailboat related, this is the perfect theme you need to convey this dream to all of your guests.

A day at the beach will never be as memorable as your beach themed wedding day. With favors and decorations coordinated around the theme of your choice at the beach, you are ensuring that everyone has extra special memories of your ocean-side wedding day.

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