| The crisp classic flair of a nautical theme wedding is | | | | you have selected a green and navy color palette, the |
| timeless. Always appealing, classic, and elegant, it is | | | | obvious choice is green hydrangeas. They make |
| hard to go wrong with this inspiration for your wedding | | | | beautiful bouquets, gorgeous ceremony decorations, |
| design. Get started on your wedding planning by | | | | and stunning centerpieces - how perfect and easy is |
| checking out these wonderful nautical wedding details. | | | | that? White roses and white tulips would be other |
| The first place to begin when planning a nautical | | | | great flower choices. If you have opted for red and |
| inspired wedding is by selecting an appropriate location. | | | | yellow accents to the nautical navy, tightly gathered |
| Without a doubt, a venue by the sea would be best. A | | | | bouquets of red tulips or round nosegays of yellow |
| yacht club would be particularly good, as would an | | | | button mums would be ideal. Wrap the stems with |
| outdoor setting overlooking a harbor or the ocean. Of | | | | navy and white grosgrain ribbon secured with pearl |
| course, if you live in a landlocked area, many other | | | | tipped pins in a straight row down the handle. |
| wedding venues can be decorated with a nautical | | | | The wedding attire for a nautical wedding will naturally |
| theme, including country clubs, backyards, and other | | | | be crisp and classic, without being too formal or stuffy. |
| outdoor sites. | | | | An A-line bridal gown is ideal, in a fabric like silk mikado, |
| It would seem virtually impossible to plan a nautical | | | | organza, faille, or silk pique. This is not the time for the |
| wedding without including the color navy in your color | | | | poufy satin ballgown with tons of beading! Add a peal |
| palette, so why fight it? Add a bright white and apple | | | | necklace and simple fresh makeup to complete the |
| green for a fresh modern take on nautical design, or | | | | look. As for the bridesmaids, knee length strapless |
| add red and dashes of yellow to the navy for a very | | | | dresses in navy would be just about perfect. If you |
| traditional nautical palette. The overall look of the | | | | want, a patterned dress would also be a great option, |
| wedding decor should be very crisp and streamlined. | | | | either in a nautical motif (think Vineyard Vines) or a |
| Stripes, solids, and one or two nautical motifs will be | | | | striped design in your wedding colors. Once again, the |
| ideal. | | | | classic pearl necklace is ideal to complete the effect. |
| Some of the best nautical motifs include anchors, | | | | The groom and groomsmen will look great in navy |
| sailboats, nautical flags, compasses, and ships' wheels | | | | jackets with khaki trousers (or red one if your wedding |
| (and maybe whales for the ultra-preppy bride and | | | | is on Nantucket). Choose striped ties or ones with a |
| groom!). Pick one or two of these motifs to focus on, | | | | nautical theme to complement the bridesmaid dresses. |
| rather than jumbling up a whole bunch of them. It will | | | | Another great option for the guys is khaki suits. |
| lend the wedding design more clarity and precision. Be | | | | Finish off your nautical theme wedding with an eye for |
| wary of adding too many shells, sand dollar, or starfish | | | | details. Little touches like lanterns on the reception |
| elements to your nautical wedding, lest it blend into the | | | | tables, sailor's knots, and mini sailboats for escort cards |
| more generic beach wedding theme. Think regatta, not | | | | will bring your theme to life without going overboard |
| just seashore. Once you have your signature wedding | | | | (pardon the pun). The understated elegance of a |
| motif selected, you can carry it throughout the entire | | | | nautical theme is always beautiful for a wedding, |
| wedding, from the invitations to the menu cards to the | | | | whether you and your groom are seasoned sailors or |
| favors. | | | | total landlubbers. |
| Classic flowers work best for a nautical wedding. If | | | | |