How to Plan an Island Style Wedding
Beach Wedding Theme
Couples who are planning a beach wedding have to determine the color palette, style of invitation, reception decorations, and more. Read this article to get ideas on how to plan a swanky, island style wedding that guests will never forget.
Beach Wedding Basics
One of the first things a couple has to consider when planning a wedding is the color palette. A great color palette for this wedding theme is crisp white, chocolate brown and bright teal. These colors look fantastic together.
Send out invitations that set the tone of the wedding. Use white invitations with teal accents and brown lettering. Consider sending more casual invitations to set the theme for a island style wedding.
Attire is a main component of wedding planning. Have the groom and groomsmen wear tan, linen suits so they can remain comfortable. Tie in the teal color by having each groomsmen wear a teal pocket handkerchief and tie. Many bridesmaids would not be able to wear a bright teal dress again, so pick something that is more versatile such as a chocolate brown dress with a teal sash or wrap. The bride should wear a dress that will be comfortable on the beach. Wearing a dress with a lot of layers or a long train is not ideal for a beach wedding.
The Beach Wedding Ceremony
The ceremony should take place on the beach with the ocean as the backdrop. Start the ceremony one hour before sunset, so the temperature can cool which will allow for everyone to be more comfortable. Seat the guests on long, brown benches that won’t wobble or fall over, and get married under a canopy decorated with sheer white fabric. The bride could carry a bouquet of white roses tied with teal ribbon.
To make sure the wedding guests are comfortable, the couple could place brown baskets filled with teal flip flops at the ceremony entrance for the guests to wear during the ceremony. Also, place a basket with essential items such as sunscreen, bug spray, and paper fans in a visible location.
Reception
Set up a tent for the reception to take place under or have the reception indoors.
To make the place cards unique follow these steps:
- Fill large, glass jars with coffee beans.
- Take bright teal place cards and fasten them to cocktail skewers.
- Stick the cocktail skewers into the coffee beans.
Skip the wedding cake. Instead of having a traditional wedding cake, substitute it with chocolate cupcakes. Paint white cake stands a bright teal color to match the theme.
Couples have a few options for centerpieces that would match the theme. If the couple wants to set a romantic mood, they could use chocolate brown table cloths, teal napkins, and white rose centerpieces with white tapered candles. If the couple wants a laid back, beach feel to the reception, they could decorate the tables with white or brown table cloths with teal napkins and hurricanes filed with sand, seashells, and one large candle.
End the night by giving the wedding guests favors that tie into the island style theme. Some ideas for these favors are a large seashell, a sugar cookie with teal icing, or a sea-scented candle.
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