Beach Wedding Details

Since it is nearly July (already!) most beach brides have already planned their weddings and the major pieces should be all set. But if you are looking for a few last minute details to make your wedding extra special, I have a couple of cute Etsy finds. And who can resist online shopping for a few last minutes touches? I know that I (and my credit card) definitely can’t.

perfect for a loose, beach hair updo

perfect for a loose, beach hair updo

Large headpieces with touches of sparkle are my basic default choice. I love them all. You just can’t go wrong with them whether it be a headband, hair clip or even some fabulously big earrings. (And don’t even get me started on statement necklaces…)

starfish wreath with a nautical bow

starfish wreath with a nautical bow

Also, I just love this starfish wreath. It’s so soft, romantic and totally appropriate for bringing your beach wedding theme into an indoor reception.

beach themed wedding details.

Beach themed weddings are usually more laid back – it’s just the nature of the setting. This can allow you the opportunity to have a little more fun with the reception details. Like with these crab wine bottle holders. When else would it be appropriate to use these little cuties besides at a beach side wedding reception? My Wedding Favors recommends using them as a gift for guests, but purchasing just a few for the reception tables is a great way to extend your beach theme.

crab wine bottle holders

crab wine bottle holders

These mini beach chair place cards also offer a way to have a little more fun with your reception table settings. The beach towel stickers are also a simple, do it yourself project that makes this unique element very affordable for any brides working with a budget. Line them all up in sand and decorate with drink umbrellas for a fun way for guests to discover where they’re sitting.

beach chair escort cards

beach chair escort cards

destination wedding. the maldives.

There are pros and cons to a destination wedding. I could argue for either side and totally understand how it could work for some couples and be completely wrong for another. But one huge pro for a destination wedding is a view like this:

little wooden path to paradise

little wooden path to paradise

Imagine a small group of your close family and friends getting the chance to go on an amazing island vacation together. The resorts tend to take care of all the details upon arrival, so it would just be a few days of relaxing, celebrating, drinking and eating delicious food with the people you care most about. And the Maldives… if you’ve looked at the pictures you’ll understand. You must go there. Imagine a short reception on the beach in late afternoon. Your feet in sandals instead of heels. Relaxed wavy beach hair. Your wedding night in a hut like this:

hut home in the maldives

hut home in the maldives

Also, the Maldives are home to Ithaa – an undersea restaurant 16 feet below sea level with 180o views of reef and marine life. Imagine sipping champagne in an aquarium for your reception. If you invite me, I promise to drop everything to be there.

underwater restaurant

underwater restaurant

If you’re not interested in a destination wedding, this would be a great honeymoon spot too. Though you might never come back and I wouldn’t blame you.

a feather themed wedding. too much?

Can you have an entire wedding themed on feathers? Take a moment to picture this with me before the skepticism sets in. This notion began based on this fabulous chandelier that I just have to have (by Haldane Martin, a South African designer).

ostrich feather chandelier

ostrich feather chandelier

It’s romantic and refined, simple yet sophisticated. It needs to be in my apartment stat.

You won’t be limited in finding a wedding dress, the feather silhouette is everywhere. This dress by Project Runway designer Kenley is one I’m currently lusting after but it’s by far not the only option.

feather wedding dress

feather wedding dress

And large feather headbands for the bridesmaids’ updos? Check. And to top it all off, imagine running to your honeymoon getaway car not showered by the traditional rice, but the much more eco-friendly, modern girl twist of feathers. Perfection.

Yes it may – fine does – make more sense to play it down into a feather accessorized wedding. I get it. I just got caught up in the moment, but admit it, you were tempted there for a minute. That’s what I thought..