I returned just yesterday from the beautiful Newport Beach area in California (where I excitedly celebrated my baby sister's law school graduation!) Sitting on the sand, listening to the waves, and smelling the salt water would inspire anyone, but specifically, it put me in a Bohemian Beach Wedding frame of mind. Who wouldn't want to get married on the beach???
The Dress:
When I think of a Bohemian wedding dress suitable for a beach wedding, I think of off-whites, eco-friendly fabrics, simple, close to the body, minimal decoration and beading, no train, breathable and light.
Stationary:
Stationary should be simple and timeless, neutral colored papers (recycled products when possible,) no colored inks. Think Kraft papers, twine and seashells.
Accessories:
Contradict your simple dress with a stunning headpiece, bird cage veil or hair pins. Incorporate beach elements such as seaglass, stones, seashells or sand dollars into your bridal jewelry. If you aren't going truly barefoot on the beach, try a pair of "barefoot sandals."
For Him:
Get your groom to look beachy with a unique boutonnière or tie pin. He should stay cool too, so light cotton fabrics are a must, no jacket needed.
Bouquet:
Not that you HAVE to use seashells and starfish in your bridal bouquet, but aren't these beautiful?
Decor:
Nothing on your table should look like it wasn't found on the shore or in the ocean. Ok, with the exception of your fine china, glass and silver. Use sea urchins, sea glass and driftwood in your centerpieces. Keep any mood lighting low, (ideally, after the sun goes down, the moon will be your main source of light.)
Awesome post!
ReplyDeleteI had a beach wedding with crochet barefoot sandals and boho maxi dress.. so beautiful!
You made my day..
Thank you Katie...
Thank you Parasol Vintage! I would love to have my vow renewal ceremony on a beach some day.... I love those sandals, of course I don't live anywhere near a beach, so I think it'd look silly if I just wore them around......What beach did you get married on?
ReplyDeleteI do not live close to the beach either, But I always said I was going to get marry at the beach... So we did it!! I got marry at Bal Harbour beach in Florida. :) Beautiful place!
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Samantha
That sounds gorgeous Samantha! Congratulations! I hope to be able to visit there some day.
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