A Dreamy Beach Setting at Sunset
More and more, couples are planning their wedding day at the beach. Fortunately, for you there are many beautiful and unique decorations for you to choose from when you decide to have a beach wedding.
Whether you’re looking to have a Caribbean beach wedding, a Hawaiian or other tropical beach wedding, or just a fantasy beach wedding there are so many different ways you can go.
For example, maybe you want a romantic wedding ideas then a dawn or dusk seaside ceremony; a fabulous sunrise or beautiful sunset can provide a truly spectacular background for your ceremony and wedding photographs.
But, the thing that causes problems is finding the right decorations.
Don’t worry, your beach wedding will be less stressful and a lot more fun with these helpful beach wedding decoration ideas…
Beach Wedding Aisle Runner
Wedding aisle runners help make your grand entrance memorable but finding one that works well on a beach is harder than finding one for an indoor or even a wedding on a surface harder than sand.
You need on than uses a tougher, water and sand proof material that is also soft and beautiful enough for your wedding; rayon is one fabric that works well.
Fortunately, the Internet comes to the rescue as there are a number of choices for beach wedding aisle runners and they come in a wide variety of colors and can even be personalized just for you.
Then scatter real or silk petals down the sides of the runner or have your flower girl do the job for you.
Ceremony and Reception Guest Chairs
When you have a beach wedding you need to match your guest chairs to the venue so here are a couple of ideas to dress up your guest chairs.
Tie a length of theme colored tulle around the chair and tie a huge bow in the back. Then, add a lovely flower and a six to eight inch palm leaf to the center of the bow.
As an alternative, you can tie a ribbon around the back of the chairs and than a bow you can tie a cluster of seashells to the middle of the ribbon.
Ceremony Arch or Canopy
Dreamy Beach Wedding Arch
Many brides want a ceremony arch or canopy, they serve as an wonderfully touch when getting married by the sea.
An arch shouldn’t look too imposing, even a simple one will powerfully frame you as you’re standing against the giant sweep of the ocean.
Here are a couple of ideas for you to use with your arch or canopy:
Cover the arch with tulle in your theme colors and decorate with small seashell and starfish for an almost magical look.
If you are having a canopy, drape strings of simulated pearls along with small tropical flowers to make a perfectly dreamy place to exchange your vows.
Beach Wedding Photo Backdrop
You can find a huge number of really nice backdrops for beach weddings on the Internet.
You can set one up and a beach pail of disposable cameras where guests can grab one and take pictures; you can use then as fun wedding favors.
Reception Area Decorations
For the reception area, put flaming tiki torches around the perimeter of the reception area (assuming it’s fire safe); and what is more beach and romance than the glow of tiki torches.
For a retro look, you can drape nets from the walls or ceiling and hang tropical flowers or seashells and starfish from the netting.
Wedding Table Centerpieces
In keeping with your dreamy beach theme, how about filling a clear glass bowl with sand and add small seashells, glass marbles, faux pearls and small starfish.
Place a glass votive in the center and see how the light from the candle reflects beautifully off the shells, marbles and whatever else you have put in the sand.
Miniature lanterns are available in black or white and arrange in the middle of your tables with either a candle or seashells, starfish and other beach items.
Use a reflective mirror or sand under the lanterns for a finished look.
Dreamy Beach Wedding Cake
Beach Wedding Cakes
A beach themed wedding cake is a way you can use your personality and creativity in a tasty way.
Look through the Internet sites and wedding books for ideas and then you need to find a baker that will turn your dream wedding cake into a cake to celebrate your day.
It might take time but will really be worth it.
Beach Wedding Music
As you plan your beach wedding music, the two of you should sit down and discuss the music you like and means the most to both of you.
Your wedding is the perfect time to choose those songs you want for your beach theme and your wedding day. If you are using a DJ make sure he knows all your desires well before the day.
A gorgeous rendition for your first dance music might be Sam Harris doing Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Take a listen to it on this YouTube video; I bet it gives you goose bumps.
Check out this list of 54 songs picked just for a beach wedding.
That’s it, I truly hope these dreamy beach wedding ideas are helpful and ay the two of you enjoy your day with family, friends, the sea and the soft warm sand.
If you have any tips of comments on beach weddings please leave them below. Thanks so much…
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