If you and your other half enjoy the fresh sea air, why not incorporate this into your wedding day? Nautical-themed weddings are becoming increasingly popular. They’re perfect for the bride who craves a perfect mix of classy and cute. Not only does this theme look amazing, but it’s also really easy to bring this theme to life on your special day. From your invites to your party favours, we’ve picked our top 10 nautical themed wedding ideas. For your colour scheme, the classic navy and white works beautifully, creating a classic elegance.
Let’s start with your location. Nautical themed weddings obviously work best by the sea, so if you’re choosing this theme, a stunning setting by the coastline is the perfect choice. If you crave a full blown beach wedding, then maybe a location, where there’s not 90% chance of rain like Ireland is the better option. Destination weddings are the ultimate choice for beautiful beach weddings and they’re the perfect setting to bring this theme alive. If you’re staying in Ireland, don’t worry, the nautical theme translates beautifully with the idyllic Irish coastline, just make sure you have a hotel or a marquee.
The theme of your wedding should always start with your invites, so if you’re having a nautical themed wedding, it’s imperative you incorporate this into your invitations. This is so easily done, whether you have anchor designed invites or pretty sea shells on them, your guests will be in on the theme. Another great way to integrate this theme into your special day, is having a stunning sailor cake. Your cake is one of the main focal points of your wedding, so if you’re including a theme it’s always a great idea to incorporate it into your cake.
Blue and white flowers are the perfect centrepiece idea for nautical themed weddings. This simple and stunning choice will tie in perfectly with your colour scheme and theme. Using sea shells and anchors as centrepieces, not only looks amazing, but it’s also great for the bride who’s looking to save on costs. For your party favours, bottled sea glass candy or sand in a mini bottle favour, is perfect for this theme. Your guests will leave with the perfect memory of your stunning special day.
- Jenny Mooney
Image credits: Invites: Henry Photography | Beach: Blenda Montoro | Bridesmaids: Brea McDonald Photography | Flower girl: Wedd Book | Tying the knot: Inspired Photography | Buttonhole: Etsy | Centrepiece: Shannon Moffit Photography | Oar signs: Best Photography | Cake: Gormelicious |